Philadelphia History Museum, Philadelphia

Name: Philadelphia History Museum
Address: 15 S 7th St, Philadelphia, 19106-2395, United States
Telephone: +1 215-685-4830

#175 among attractions in Philadelphia

Museum, History museum, Greek Revival architecture, Specialty museum

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Philadelphia History Museum, Philadelphia

Facts and practical information

The Philadelphia History Museum was a public history museum located in Center City, Philadelphia from 1938 until 2018. The museum occupied architect John Haviland's landmark Greek Revival structure built in 1824–1826 for the Franklin Institute. The Museum operated as a city agency as part of Philadelphia's Department of Recreation. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 1, 1979. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1825 (199 years ago)Coordinates: 39°57'1"N, 75°9'7"W

Address

15 S 7th StCenter City (Old City)Philadelphia 19106-2395 United States

Contact

+1 215-685-4830

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Day trips

Philadelphia History Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Independence Hall, Liberty Bell, National Museum of American Jewish History, Independence National Historical Park.

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~950 ftE
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~810 ftE
National shrine with the Liberty Bell
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~780 ftSE
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~510 ftE
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~710 ftE
Park
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4 min walk • Independence National Historical Park is a federally protected historic district in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States that preserves several sites associated with the American Revolution and the nation's founding history.
~570 ftSE
Georgian temporary congress building
Congress Hall, Philadelphia
3 min walk • Congress Hall, located in Philadelphia at the intersection of Chestnut and 6th Streets, served as the seat of the United States Congress from December 6, 1790 to May 14, 1800.
~730 ftNE
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Independence National Historical Park, Philadelphia
4 min walk • Independence National Historical Park is a federally protected historic district in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States that preserves several sites associated with the American Revolution and the nation's founding history.
~1220 ftNE
Cemetery
Christ Church Burial Ground, Philadelphia
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~1220 ftE
Nightlife, Cinema
Philadelphia Bourse, Philadelphia
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Philadelphia History Museum open?

Philadelphia History Museum is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday 10:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday 10:30 am - 4:30 pm
Friday 10:30 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday 10:30 am - 4:30 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Philadelphia History Museum?

Nearby attractions include Chestnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia (2 min walk), President's House, Philadelphia (3 min walk), Liberty Bell, Philadelphia (3 min walk), Society Hill, Philadelphia (3 min walk).

How to get to Philadelphia History Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Philadelphia History Museum:

Bus

FlixBus Philadelphia Market Street • Lines: 2602, 2680, N2610 (2 min walk)
Washington Sq & Locust St • Lines: 12, 47 (7 min walk)

Metro

8th & Market • Lines: Bsl, Patco (3 min walk)
8th Street • Lines: Mfl (3 min walk)

Train

Jefferson Station (10 min walk)
Suburban Station (23 min walk)

Tram

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