Memorial Hall, Philadelphia

Name: Memorial Hall
Address: 42nd and Parkside Streets, Philadelphia, 19131, United States
Telephone: +1 215-334-3472

#86 among attractions in Philadelphia

Museum, Historical place, Art gallery, View point, More...

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Facts and practical information

Memorial Hall is a Beaux-Arts style building in the Centennial District of West Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Built as the art gallery for the 1876 Centennial Exposition, it is the only major structure from that exhibition to survive. It subsequently housed the Pennsylvania Museum of Industrial Art. Since October 18, 2008, the Hall has served as home to the Please Touch Museum. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1976. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1876 (148 years ago)Coordinates: 39°58'45"N, 75°12'35"W

Address

42nd and Parkside StreetsWest Philadelphia (West Park)Philadelphia 19131 United States

Contact

+1 215-334-3472

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Day trips

Memorial Hall – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Please Touch Museum, Fairmount Park, Sedgley Woods, Mount Pleasant Mansion.

~200 ftNE
Museum, Specialty museum
Please Touch Museum, Philadelphia
1 min walk • The Please Touch Museum in Philadelphia is a vibrant and interactive institution dedicated to enriching the lives of children by providing opportunities for learning through play. This unique museum, designed specifically for children aged seven and younger, is housed...
0.8 miNE
Park, Georgian architecture
Fairmount Park, Philadelphia
21 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Philadelphia, Fairmount Park is a verdant oasis sprawling across the urban landscape. As one of the largest urban park systems in the world, it encompasses over 2,000 acres of rolling hills, gentle trails, and lush woodlands.
1 miE
Golf
Sedgley Woods, Philadelphia
25 min walk • Nestled within the green expanse of Fairmount Park in Philadelphia, Sedgley Woods stands as one of the oldest disc golf courses in the United States. This haven for disc golf enthusiasts offers a serene escape from the bustling city life, providing a unique blend of...
0.6 miNE
Museum, History museum, Georgian architecture
Mount Pleasant Mansion, Philadelphia
16 min walk • Mount Pleasant Mansion is a historical gem nestled in the heart of Philadelphia's Fairmount Park. This Georgian country house, built in 1761-1762, stands as a testament to America's colonial architecture and the sophisticated taste of its early inhabitants.
~1200 ftNW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Shofuso Japanese House and Garden, Philadelphia
6 min walk • Shofuso, also known as Japanese House and Garden, is a traditional 17th century-style Japanese house and garden located in Philadelphia's West Fairmount Park on the site of the Centennial Exposition of 1876.
0.6 miE
Monuments and statues
Equestrian statue of Ulysses S. Grant, Philadelphia
17 min walk • The equestrian statue of Ulysses S. Grant is a public monument in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Located in Fairmount Park, the monument honors Ulysses S.
~1560 ftNE
Monuments and statues
Statue of Alexander von Humboldt, Philadelphia
8 min walk • The Alexander von Humboldt statue is a monumental statue of Alexander von Humboldt in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Located in Fairmount Park, the statue was completed in 1871 and donated to the city in 1876.
0.9 miE
Bridge
Girard Avenue Bridge, Philadelphia
22 min walk • The Girard Avenue Bridge is an automobile and trolley bridge in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, that carries Girard Avenue over the Schuylkill River. It connects the east and west sections of Fairmount Park, and the Brewerytown neighborhood with the Philadelphia Zoo. The current bridge is the third built on the site.
0.6 miE
Monuments and statues
Playing Angels, Philadelphia
15 min walk • Playing Angels is a sculpture series along the Schuylkill River and Kelly Drive in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It consists of three boy-shaped angels standing about six feet tall with wings and musical instruments.
~1450 ftE
Museum, History museum
Cedar Grove, Philadelphia
8 min walk • Cedar Grove Mansion, located in west Fairmount Park, was the summer residence for five generations of Philadelphia families. The house was built as a rural retreat from city life, and was originally located within the present day Frankford neighborhood of Northeast Philadelphia, about 4 mi beyond the colonial-era city limits.
0.8 miW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Mann Center for the Performing Arts, Philadelphia
20 min walk • The Mann Center for the Performing Arts is a nonprofit performing arts center located in the Centennial District of Philadelphia's West Fairmount Park, built in 1976 as the summer home for the Philadelphia Orchestra.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Memorial Hall?

Nearby attractions include Please Touch Museum, Philadelphia (1 min walk), Equestrian statue of George Meade, Philadelphia (4 min walk), Smith Memorial Arch, Philadelphia (6 min walk), Shofuso Japanese House and Garden, Philadelphia (6 min walk).

How to get to Memorial Hall by public transport?

The nearest stations to Memorial Hall:

Tram

Girard Avenue & 42nd Street • Lines: 15 (10 min walk)

Train

Wynnefield Avenue (30 min walk)