International African American Museum

Museums, Historical Sites, and ZoosSouth Carolina, United States51-200 Employees

Based in Charleston, South Carolina, the International African American Museum is a cultural institution focused on the transatlantic journey of Africans, their labor, resistance, and the enduring influence of their descendants on world history. Its narrative centers on the Middle Passage and the enslaved people who arrived at Gadsden’s Wharf and other Atlantic ports. As part of the Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos sector, the museum presents historical context through exhibitions and interpretation that connect past events to their present-day significance. 

Its audience includes visitors seeking historical context and education, as well as local communities interested in cultural heritage. The organization operates as a mid-sized cultural institution offering public programs and initiatives related to African American history and memory. In 2026, IAAM announced a partnership with the South Carolina American Revolutionary Sestercentennial Commission (SC250) to support interpretive displays and community initiatives aligned with the state's 250th anniversary of independence.

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