Arab American National Museum

Since opening its doors in 2005, the Arab American National Museum (AANM) remains the nation’s only cultural institution that documents, preserves and presents the history, art and culture of Arab Americans. Located in Dearborn, Michigan, amid one of the largest concentrations of Arab Americans in the United States, AANM presents original exhibitions, cutting-edge art, film screenings and performances in Michigan and in major cities across the U.S., and continually documents the history and experiences of Arab Americans. AANM has one of the most extensive archives of Arab American historical documents, oral histories and artifacts. We are the only museum in the country that actively collects Arab American art. AANM is one of just six Michigan Affiliates of the Smithsonian Institution and is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. AANM is a founding member of the Detroit area arts collective CultureSource as well as the Immigration and Civil Rights Network of the International Coalition of Sites of Conscience and the Michigan Alliance for Cultural Accessibility, and is a member of the National Performance Network. MISSION The Arab American National Museum documents, preserves and presents the history, culture and contributions of Arab Americans. We serve as a touchstone that connects communities to Arab American culture and experiences. The Arab American National Museum (AANM) is a national institution of ACCESS. Photo: Arab American National Museum exterior

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