Select the "Other Dates" or "Other Times" buttons above to select the date and time of available consults. All Consultations times are for the Eastern Time Zone.
Want to get additional support from our expert staff on your ancestry journey? The Center for Family History team can point you to online and brick-and-mortar archives, repositories, and specialist collections that hold invaluable African American records and documents that documented the lives of enslaved people as well as free people of color. The team will also point you to digital and physical resources and records you may not be aware of – or thought of – to help you break through a research brick wall. Our services provide you with deeper insight into how to research and where to look for records.
Please note, all sales are final and non-refundable.
Download the IAAM app to explore the Finding Freedom tour. Through immersive audio and augmented reality, children’s voices share stories of Black life, resistance, and freedom during the Revolutionary era. Access all 12 stops on your device - and don’t forget to bring your own headphones for the best listening experience.
Google Play:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=co.guruexperience.iaam&pcampaignid=web_share
Apple Store:
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/iaam-museum-app/id6769495866
We recommend purchasing timed tickets in advance to guarantee your entry and preferred visit time, as entry is permitted only during your half-hour window. Limited same-day tickets may be available for purchase at the Museum’s front desk, but please note same-day tickets are not guaranteed and depend on availability.
Select the "Other Dates" or "Other Times" buttons above to change the date and time of your visit. Entrance is permitted only during your half-hour window.
South Carolina Residents - please Sign In or Register in the top right corner and log in before selecting tickets to receive your special reduced pricing.
Members - please also Sign In or Register. Your free tickets will be reflected on the check out page. Not a member? Sign up now and get immediate access to member benefits!
All sales are final. Tickets are non-refundable.
Advance timed tickets are required for all visitors. Please select your desired date and time of visit. Popular dates may sell out quickly.
Select the "Other Dates" or "Other Times" buttons above to change the date and time of your visit. Entrance is permitted only during your half-hour window.
South Carolina Residents - please Sign In or Register in the top right corner and log in before selecting tickets to receive your special reduced pricing.
Members - please also Sign In or Register. Your free tickets will be reflected on the check out page. Not a member? Sign up now and get immediate access to member benefits!
All sales are final. Tickets are non-refundable.
IAAM Homecoming on the Yard
Join us for Homecoming on the Yard, a vibrant cultural gathering where community, creativity, and celebration come together on the grounds of the International African American Museum.
Designed for all ages, IAAM Homecoming on the Yard invites you to gather, connect, and celebrate Black culture through a dynamic afternoon of entertainment, food, community, and shared experiences.
Come home to the culture. Be a part of the IAAM community. This is where you belong.
Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
Location: International African American Museum (14 Wharfside Street | Charleston, SC 29401)
Time: Noon-5:00pm
Paid parking is available at the South Carolina Aquarium Parking Garage (24 Calhoun Street), located a short walk from the Museum. If the Aquarium Garage reaches capacity, guests are encouraged to utilize the Charleston Gaillard Center Parking Garage (33 Alexander Street), also conveniently located within walking distance of the Museum.
Part conversation. Part cultural gathering. Part call to action.
Join us for an afternoon exploring IAAM’s 2026 theme, Soul(Food) of Freedom. From the culinary histories and traditions that have sustained generations to an important conversation about history, ownership, memory, and cultural stewardship.
The afternoon will feature a special panel conversation bringing together descendants to explore the repatriation of historic daguerreotypes, the return of these historic images to descendant communities, and what it means for the descendants, institutions, and communities connected to their histories.
Guests will also enjoy refreshments, live entertainment, and a vendor fair, with an exclusive VIP Meet & Greet and book signing following the symposium.
- Date: Friday, October 16, 2026
- Location: Marriott Charleston (170 Lockwood Drive Charleston, SC 29401)
- Time: 1pm-3pm
- Doors open at 12pm
- Symposium 1pm-3pm
- VIP Meet and Greet 3pm-4pm
Select your experience:
- VIP Meet & Greet — $50
Includes access to the VIP Meet & Greet and book signing with featured panelist(s) from 3:00–4:00 PM.
- Symposium | IAAM Member — $15 (discount applied at checkout)
- Symposium | Adult General Admission — $25
- Symposium | Student — $10
How to Receive Your Member Discount- please also 'Sign In' to received your discounted rate. Your tickets will be reflected on the check out page. Not a member? Sign up now and get immediate access to member benefits!
All sales are final. Tickets are non-refundable.