Belmont Mansion, Philadelphia

Name: Belmont Mansion
Address: 2000 Belmont Mansion Dr, Philadelphia, 19131-3713, United States
Telephone: +1 215-878-8844

#164 among attractions in Philadelphia

Museum, History museum, Palladian architecture

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Facts and practical information

Belmont Mansion is a historic mansion located in Fairmount Park in Philadelphia. Built in the early 18th century, the mansion is one of the finest examples of Palladian architecture in the United States. Since 2007, the mansion has hosted the Underground Railroad Museum. ()

Coordinates: 39°59'27"N, 75°12'48"W

Address

2000 Belmont Mansion DrWest Philadelphia (West Park)Philadelphia 19131-3713 United States

Contact

+1 215-878-8844

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Belmont Mansion – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Please Touch Museum, Fairmount Park, Mount Pleasant Mansion, Shofuso Japanese House and Garden.

0.8 miS
Museum, Specialty museum
Please Touch Museum, Philadelphia
21 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...
0.6 miE
Park, Georgian architecture
Fairmount Park, Philadelphia
15 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.
0.9 miSE
Museum, History museum, Georgian architecture
Mount Pleasant Mansion, Philadelphia
23 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.
0.6 miS
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Shofuso Japanese House and Garden, Philadelphia
17 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.
0.9 miE
Museum
Ormiston Mansion, Philadelphia
24 min walk • Ormiston Mansion is a 2+1⁄2-story, red brick, late Georgian period house located in east Fairmount Park, Philadelphia.
1.1 miSE
Monuments and statues
Equestrian statue of Ulysses S. Grant, Philadelphia
28 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.
0.7 miSE
Monuments and statues
Statue of Alexander von Humboldt, Philadelphia
19 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.
0.8 miS
Museum, Historical place, Art gallery
Memorial Hall, Philadelphia
21 min walk • 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.
1.1 miSE
Monuments and statues
Playing Angels, Philadelphia
27 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.
0.9 miSE
Museum, History museum
Cedar Grove, Philadelphia
24 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.
0.7 miSW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Mann Center for the Performing Arts, Philadelphia
19 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)

When is Belmont Mansion open?

Belmont Mansion is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 11 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 11 am - 5 pm
Thursday 11 am - 5 pm
Friday 11 am - 5 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Belmont Mansion?

Nearby attractions include Ohio House, Philadelphia (11 min walk), Centennial Arboretum, Philadelphia (12 min walk), Fairmount Park Horticulture Center, Philadelphia (14 min walk), Boelson Cottage, Philadelphia (14 min walk).

How to get to Belmont Mansion by public transport?

The nearest stations to Belmont Mansion:

Train

Wynnefield Avenue (17 min walk)
Bala (27 min walk)

Tram

Lancaster Avenue & 52nd Street • Lines: 10 (31 min walk)
Lansdowne Avenue & Lancaster Avenue • Lines: 10 (31 min walk)