Hill–Physick–Keith House, Philadelphia

Name: Hill–Physick–Keith House
Address: 321 S 4th St, Philadelphia, 19106-4218, United States
Telephone: +1 215-925-7866

#165 among attractions in Philadelphia

Museum, History museum, Historical place, Vernacular architecture

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The Hill–Physick–Keith House, also known as the Hill–Keith–Physick House, the Hill–Physick House, or simply the Physick House, is a historic house museum located at 321 S. 4th Street in the Society Hill neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Built 1786, it was the home of Philip Syng Physick, who has been called "the father of American surgery". The house was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1976. It is now owned and operated by the Philadelphia Society for the Preservation of Landmarks as a house museum. ()

Built: 1786 (238 years ago)Coordinates: 39°56'39"N, 75°8'55"W

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321 S 4th StCenter City (Society Hill)Philadelphia 19106-4218 United States

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+1 215-925-7866

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Hill–Physick–Keith House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Merchants' Exchange Building, Philadelphia Korean War Memorial, Theatre of Living Arts, Powel House.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Hill–Physick–Keith House open?

Hill–Physick–Keith House is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday closed
Wednesday closed
Thursday 12 pm - 5 pm
Friday 12 pm - 5 pm
Saturday 12 pm - 5 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Hill–Physick–Keith House?

Nearby attractions include Society Hill Synagogue, Philadelphia (2 min walk), Old Pine Street Church, Philadelphia (2 min walk), Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial, Philadelphia (3 min walk), St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Philadelphia (3 min walk).

How to get to Hill–Physick–Keith House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Hill–Physick–Keith House:

Bus

Spruce St & 6th St • Lines: 12 (5 min walk)
Washington Sq & Locust St • Lines: 12, 47 (9 min walk)

Metro

5th Street • Lines: Mfl (12 min walk)
2nd Street • Lines: Mfl (12 min walk)

Train

Jefferson Station (20 min walk)
Suburban Station (31 min walk)

Tram

13th Street • Lines: 10, 11, 13, 34, 36 (24 min walk)
15th Street • Lines: 10, 11, 13, 34, 36 (27 min walk)

Light rail

Adventure Aquarium • Lines: River Line (27 min walk)
Entertainment Center • Lines: River Line (28 min walk)