Attractions
Museums
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Philadelphia has dozens of museums highlighting everthing from the American Revolution, the US Constitution, art and science. Given the diverse nature of Philadelphia there are ethnic and cultural museums highlighting Aftican American, Swedish and Jewish history among others.
The Art Museum area provides access to The Philadelphia Museum of Art, The Academy of Natural Scienes and the Frankilin Institute.
The area around Independence Hall contains the Liberty Bell, Constitution Center and the location of the Home of Benjamin Franklin.
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Philadelphia is a great cultural center. If you have a limited time to visit, keep in mind that the Art Museum area is home to a number of museums such as the Academy of Natural Sciences, the Franklin Institute and the Philadelphia Museum of Art. |
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Academy of Natural Sciences 1 Benjamin Franklin Parkway A museum with everything from full size Dinosaur Fossils to Dioramas featuring animals from around the world. There are plenty of interactive exhibits for children. |
| African American Museum 701 Arch St |
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| American Swedish Historical 1900 Pattison Ave |
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| Awater Kent Museum 15 S 7th St A museum detailing the history and culture of Philadelphia. |
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Betsy Ross House
The house where Betsy Ross created the first flag of our new nation. It is open for tours. |
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Carpenter's Historic Hall 320 Chestnut St Carpenter's Hall is part of the Independence National Historical Park. It hosted the first Continental Congress in 1774. |
| Civil War Library & Museum 1805 Pine St This is a small museum located in what was once a row home on Pine Street . The museum has an interesting and varied collection of Civil War memorabilia . Civil War library and museum website |
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Edgar Allen Poe National Historical Site 532 N. 7th Street Once the home of Edgar Allen Poe, this building is now under the National Park Service. |
| Elfreths Alley Museum 126 Elfreths Alley Elfreth's alley is a collection of original 300 year old Philadelphia homes with museums and events. It is located just off 2nd Street just south of Race Street. |
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Franklin Institute 222 N 20th St The Franklin Institute is a must see if you're visiting Philadelphia . It provides an excellent learning experience , especially for kids . Exhibits range from a electricity demonstrations , aeronautics , the famous walk-through heart and the equally famous locomotive in the basement . If that isn't enough there's a planetarium and hundreds of other exhibits . Every area of the museum has hands on , interactive exhibits . |
| Henry George Birthplace Museum 413 S 10th St |
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Independence Seaport Museum 211 S Columbus Blvd A collection of maritime exhibits including hands on activities for children. You can also tour the USS Olympia and the Submarine USS Becuna |
| National Constitution Center 525 Arch St, Independence Mall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19106 Dedicated to exploring the United States Constitution and the Bill of Rights |
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| National Museum of American Jewish History 55 N 5 St Independence Mall |
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Philadelphia Museum of Art 143 Benjamin Franklin Parkway The Art Museum hosts one of the largest collections in the United States. |
| Philadelphia Zoo 3400 W Girard Ave A 42 acre Victorian garden with over 1500 animals. |
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| Please Touch Museum 210 N 21st St A great place to take the kids with plenty of hands on exhibits. |
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Rodin Museum Benjamin Franklin Parkway and 22nd Street One of the largest collections of Rodin's works outside of France. |
| Romanian Museum & Gallery 1606 Spruce St |
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| Rosenbach Museum & Library 2010 Delancey St |
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Vintage PTC Trolley at the Septa Building 1234 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA
This restored PTC trolley is in the basement of the Septa Building. You can go inside and step back in time. |
| University of Pennsylvania: Museum Archaeology & Anthropology 3260 South St |
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| University of Pennsylvania: Institute of Contemporary Art 118 S 36th St web |
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| Glen Foerd Mansion 5001 Grant Ave A beautiful mansion situated on 18 beautiful acres on the Delaware River Waterfront. It is located in the Far Northeast section of Philadelphia at the end of Grant Avenue |
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| Knowlton Mansion 8001 Verree Rd A mansion designed by Frank Furness. It is open to the public by appointment. It is located in the Northeast section of the city at Rhawn and Verree Roads. |
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