The A League Apart exhibition showcases the importance of breaking barriers through the stories of the Philadelphia Negro Leagues and their ongoing legacy.
It focuses on four Barrier Breakers in particular: Octavius Catto, Ed Bolden, Richard “Dick” Allen, and Mo’ne Davis.
Exhibit address:
121 N. Columbus Blvd.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Directly below the Ben Franklin Bridge just south of Race Street Pier.
The exhibit is free and open to the public during operating hours:
Sunday: 11 AM–9 PM
Mon-Thurs: 12–9 PM
Friday: 12–11 PM
Saturday: 11 AM–11 PM
Breaking Barriers
This Summer, discover the Barrier Breakers from the Philadelphia Negro League and beyond.
You’re invited to the A League Apart exhibit, showcasing the history of Philadelphia Negro Leagues teams, players and owners – along with their ongoing legacy of today.
With photos and stories from the past, A League Apart focuses on the people who stepped up to the plate to change the biases and traditions of baseball.