Last updated: 11/6/2013
Dearborn, Michigan
Address
13624 Michigan AvenueDearborn, MI 48126

Hours

Wednesday, Friday - Saturday
10 AM - 6 PM
Thursday
10 AM - 8 PM
Sunday
12 PM - 5 PM

Admissions

Adults: $8
Seniors: $4
Members: free
Students (): $4
Children (6-12): $4
Children under 5: Free

Staff

Devon Akmon
phone: 313-624-0200
Jumana Salamey
phone: 313-624-0203
Maia Asshaq
phone: 313-624-0226
Elizabeth Chilton
phone: 313-624-0227
Mattew Stiffler
phone: 313-624-0205
Elizabeth Barrett Sullivan
phone: 313-624-0234
Kim Silarski
phone: 313-624-0206
Fay Saad
phone: 313-624-0200
Andrew Mcbride
phone: 313-624-0223
Description

The Arab American National Museum (AANM) is the first and only museum in the United States devoted to Arab American history and culture. The AANM is located in the heart of metro Detroit's Arab American community. Through its interactive hands-on exhibits, the AANM documents and presents the Arab American story. By bringing the voices and faces of Arab Americans to its audiences, the AANM affirms its commitment to dispel the many misconceptions about Arab Americans and other minorities. The museum brings to light the shared experiences of immigrants and ethnic groups, while paying tribute to the diversity of our nation.

History

The Arab American National Museum opened its doors on May 5, 2005. Prior to the opening of the museum, ACCESS had established a cultural arts department. The cultural arts department moved into the museum and expanded its outreach and mission.

Artifact Collections

The museum's collections include ancient Arab world artifacts and more modern Arab American artifacts. These include personal items, stories, artwork, and media.

Research Collections

The AANM's Library and Resource center has a collection of nearly 3,500 books, magazines, manuscripts, dvds, videos and other publications.

Educational Programs

The Arab American National Museum provides cultural competency workshops, docent led tours, lectures, curriculum materials, gallery tours, and conferences.

Governance

The Arab American National Museum's parent organization is ACCESS, Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services. We also have a national advisory board.

Publications

We send out an electronic newsletter every week, plus have an annual report, brochures and other promotional materials. Plus we have authored books and catalogs.

Telling our Story: The Arab American National Museum
Etching Our Own Image: Voices From Within the Arab American Art Movement
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Exhibitions
Museum Events
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MUSEUM CONFERENCES

Museum Trustee Association Spring Forum 2024

April 10 - 14, 2024

Atlanta, Georgia

Texas Association of Museums 2024 Lubock Annual Conference

April 14 - 17, 2024

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2024 Colorado-Wyoming ANNUAL MEETING

May 1 - 4, 2024

Worland, Wyoming

West Virginia Association of Museums 2024 Conference

June 6 - 8, 2024

Shepherdstown, West Virginia

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