Van Pelt Library, Philadelphia

Name: Van Pelt Library
Address: 3420 Walnut St, Philadelphia, 19104, United States
Telephone: (215) 898-5924

#352 among attractions in Philadelphia

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The Charles Patterson Van Pelt Library is the primary library at the University of Pennsylvania. ()

Coordinates: 39°57'9"N, 75°11'37"W

Address

3420 Walnut StWest Philadelphia (University City)Philadelphia 19104 United States

Contact

(215) 898-5924

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Van Pelt Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Walnut Street, Penn Museum, Institute of Contemporary Art, Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral.

0.4 miE
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Walnut Street, Philadelphia
11 min walk • Walnut Street in Philadelphia is a bustling shopping district that serves as a premier destination for both locals and tourists seeking a high-quality retail experience. This vibrant thoroughfare boasts an eclectic mix of stores, ranging from high-end boutiques...
~1340 ftSE
Museum of archaeology and anthropology
Penn Museum, Philadelphia
7 min walk • The Penn Museum, formally known as the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, is a revered institution in the heart of Philadelphia. Established in 1887, the museum is dedicated to the understanding of human history and diversity.
~720 ftNW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Institute of Contemporary Art, Philadelphia
4 min walk • The Institute of Contemporary Art or ICA is a contemporary art museum in Philadelphia. The museum is associated with the University of Pennsylvania, and is located on its campus. The Institute is one of the country's leading museums dedicated to exhibiting the innovative art of our time.
~1710 ftNW
Church, Romanesque revival architecture
Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral, Philadelphia
9 min walk • Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral, located at 38th and Chestnut Streets in West Philadelphia, is the cathedral church of the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania.
0.4 miW
Dancing, Nightlife
Chestnut Cabaret, Philadelphia
12 min walk • Chestnut Cabaret was a nightclub located at 38th & Ludlow Streets in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was later named the Blockley before its closure in 2013.
~600 ftS
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Irvine Auditorium, Philadelphia
3 min walk • Irvine Auditorium is a performance venue at 3401 Spruce Street on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia. It was designed by the firm of prominent Philadelphia area architect Horace Trumbauer and built 1926–1932.
~400 ftSE
Library
Fisher Fine Arts Library, Philadelphia
2 min walk • The Fisher Fine Arts Library was the primary library of the University of Pennsylvania from 1891 to 1962. The red sandstone, brick-and-terra-cotta Venetian Gothic giant—part fortress and part cathedral—was designed by the acclaimed Philadelphia architect Frank Furness.
~230 ftSW
Park, Universities and schools
College Green, Philadelphia
2 min walk • College Hall is the oldest building on the West Philadelphia campus of the University of Pennsylvania. Prior to its construction, the university was located on Ninth Street in Center City, Philadelphia.
~970 ftNW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Annenberg Center, Philadelphia
5 min walk • The Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts is a theatre, dance and world music venue in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It helped to popularize the works of composers like Steve Reich and Philip Glass; the Center has also hosted shows by performers ranging from the Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra to Ladysmith Black Mambazo.
0.4 miE
Bridge
Harrisburg Subdivision, Philadelphia
11 min walk • The Harrisburg Subdivision is a railroad line owned by CSX Transportation in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. The line is located in the city of Philadelphia, connecting Greenwich Yard and the Philadelphia Subdivision with the Trenton Subdivision along a former Pennsylvania Railroad line.
~1000 ftS
Gothic Revival architecture, Universities and schools
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
5 min walk • The University of Pennsylvania is a private Ivy League research university in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The university, established as the College of Philadelphia in 1740, is one of the nine colonial colleges chartered before the U.S.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Van Pelt Library?

Nearby attractions include College Green, Philadelphia (2 min walk), Fisher Fine Arts Library, Philadelphia (2 min walk), Irvine Auditorium, Philadelphia (3 min walk), Institute of Contemporary Art, Philadelphia (4 min walk).

How to get to Van Pelt Library by public transport?

The nearest stations to Van Pelt Library:

Tram

36th Street • Lines: 11, 13, 34, 36 (3 min walk)
36th Street Portal • Lines: 10 (6 min walk)

Metro

34th Street • Lines: Mfl (7 min walk)
30th Street • Lines: Mfl (14 min walk)

Train

Penn Medicine (10 min walk)
Philadelphia 30th Street Station (17 min walk)

Bus

Market St & 39th St • Lines: 40 (12 min walk)
Megabus (15 min walk)