Visit the AAAMC
All visitors are welcome at the AAAMC. Come visit and learn more about how we are preserving and sharing African American Music & Culture collections.
Researchers interested in using AAAMC collections during their visit should contact us in advance. This allows our staff to prepare materials for research in advance, which means you can get more done during your visit!
Address and Contact Info
Archives of African American Music and Culture
Indiana University
Herman B Wells Library, West Tower, Suite 305
1320 E. 10th St., Bloomington, IN 47405
Phone: (812) 855-8547
Fax: (812) 856-0333
aaamc@iu.edu
Map
Hours and Closures
Fall and Spring semesters
Monday - Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Summer sessions
Monday - Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and by appointment
Please note that the AAAMC may close or operate by appointment only during holidays and IU breaks. See below for exceptions to our normal hours:
Closures
Labor Day: CLOSED
Thanksgiving Break: BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
Winter Break: BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
MLK Day: CLOSED
Spring Break: BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
ARSC Conference (May 9-13, 2016): CLOSED
Memorial Day: CLOSED
Staff Vacations: BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
4th of July weekend: CLOSED
Parking
There is an Indiana University parking lot outside the Wells Library building with spots for IU parking permits and paid visitor parking options.
There is also a large parking lot within walking distance on 10th St. east of Wells library with both permitted and visitor parking options.
More information about visitor parking options can be found on the IU visitor parking page.