Located in the historic DeLand in the Volusia County, AAMA is a non profit arts facility dedicated to providing artistic excellence. The exhibits here reflect the culture of African Americans and Caribbean Americans and the museum offers opportunity and provides a platform for the budding artists in the fields of visual, literary and performing arts
Devoted primarily to African American and Caribbean American cultures and art the museum opened its doors 1995. The museum houses a revolving gallery where visitors will find works of both established and emerging artists. Six major exhibitions are displayed annually. it also showcases a permanent collection of more than 150 artifacts, including sculptures and masks, from countries of Africa.
In addition to the visual arts, the Museum offers lectures, drama, dance, reading and creative writing programs that celebrate the rich cultural heritage of people of African descent.

This 1880's house homes artifacts and historic items that reflect that era. It is also a headquarter for the West Volusia Historical Society.
It was actually built in 1886 by DeLand's first attorney, George Hamlin, the entrance is done by Dr. Farriss' with leaded and stained glass.
The other unique feature of the museum is the firewood trolley by the wood burning fireplaces where the stored logs could be pulled back and forth between the rooms to feed the fires as needed.
The architectural beauty is the point of focus here especially the beautiful South Parlor as it is believed to be a part of the original construction. The well preserved floors, stairway and woodwork are of heart and curly pine.
The museum displays the collection of period photographs and the memorabilia displayed in the cabinets and cupboards trace the history of DeLand.