Civil War Museum of Philadelphia, Philadelphia

#269 among attractions in Philadelphia

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The Civil War Museum of Philadelphia in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, claims to be the oldest chartered American Civil War institution in the United States. The museum was founded in 1888 by veteran officers of the Union Army, Navy and Marine Corps. ()

Established: 1888 (136 years ago)Coordinates: 39°56'47"N, 75°10'18"W

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Center City (Rittenhouse Square)Philadelphia United States

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Civil War Museum of Philadelphia – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Liberty Place, Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, Rittenhouse Square, Academy of Music.

0.4 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre, Architecture
Liberty Place, Philadelphia
12 min walk • Liberty Place is an iconic commercial hub nestled in the heart of Philadelphia, United States. This shopping center, a distinctive feature of the city's skyline, offers a vibrant mix of retail, dining, and entertainment options.
~1650 ftE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, Philadelphia
8 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Philadelphia, the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts stands as a beacon of cultural sophistication and architectural beauty. This preeminent music venue, inaugurated in 2001, was designed by the renowned architect Rafael Viñoly and has since...
~1490 ftN
Park
Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia
8 min walk • Rittenhouse Square is the name of both a public park and the surrounding neighborhood that is also referred to as Rittenhouse in Center City, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
~1930 ftE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Academy of Music, Philadelphia
10 min walk • The Academy of Music, also known as American Academy of Music, is a concert hall and opera house located at 240 S. Broad Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
~1700 ftNE
Church
Liberti Church, Philadelphia
9 min walk • First Baptist Church of Philadelphia is a Baptist church founded in 1698 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
~610 ftNE
Church
Tenth Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia
3 min walk • Tenth Presbyterian Church is a congregation of approximately 1,600 members located in Center City, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Tenth is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church in America, a denomination in the Reformed tradition.
~360 ftNE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Plays & Players, Philadelphia
2 min walk • Plays and Players Theatre, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is one of the oldest professional theater companies in the United States, founded in 1911. The theater building was designed and constructed in 1912 by Philadelphia architect Amos W.
~710 ftNE
Museum, Specialty museum, Art gallery
Philadelphia Art Alliance, Philadelphia
4 min walk • The Philadelphia Art Alliance at University of the Arts is a multidisciplinary arts center located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the Rittenhouse Square neighborhood.
~1090 ftNE
Museum, Art gallery
The Print Center, Philadelphia
6 min walk • The Print Center is a nonprofit gallery located in Rittenhouse Square in Philadelphia. Originally known as The Print Club, the gallery's mission is to "encourage the growth and understanding of photography and printmaking as vital contemporary arts through exhibitions, publications and educational programs".
~1790 ftNW
Church, Sacred and religious sites
First Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia
9 min walk • The First Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is located on 21st and Walnut Streets, built in an array of architectural styles of leading Philadelphia architects.
~980 ftW
Museum, Specialty museum, Library
Rosenbach Museum and Library, Philadelphia
5 min walk • The Rosenbach is a Philadelphia museum and library located within two 19th-century townhouses. The historic houses contain the collections and treasures of Philip Rosenbach and his younger brother Dr. A. S. W. Rosenbach.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Civil War Museum of Philadelphia?

Nearby attractions include Plays & Players, Philadelphia (2 min walk), Tenth Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia (3 min walk), Horace Jayne House, Philadelphia (4 min walk), Philadelphia Art Alliance, Philadelphia (4 min walk).

How to get to Civil War Museum of Philadelphia by public transport?

The nearest stations to Civil War Museum of Philadelphia:

Bus

Rittenhouse Sq & 18th St • Lines: 12 (4 min walk)
Walnut St & 18th St • Lines: 12, 9 (7 min walk)

Metro

15th-16th & Locust • Lines: Patco (8 min walk)
Lombard-South • Lines: Bsl (10 min walk)

Tram

19th Street • Lines: 10, 11, 13, 34, 36 (13 min walk)
15th Street • Lines: 10, 11, 13, 34, 36 (14 min walk)

Train

Suburban Station (15 min walk)
Philadelphia 30th Street Station (22 min walk)