Atwater Kent Museum of Philadelphia History

Atwater Kent Museum of Philadelphia History

Designed by John Haviland, the Greek-Revival style building was the original home to the Franklin Institute, which opened for students in 1826. It has been the city's history museum since 1938.

Location

15 South 7th Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
USA

Getting There

The Atwater Kent Museum of Philadelphia History is no longer open to the public. It was located at 15 South 7th Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. However, the Philadelphia History Museum at the Atwater Kent building is now the Philadelphia History Museum and is located at 15 South 7th Street.

If you are interested in visiting the Philadelphia History Museum, you can get there by taking public transportation. The closest subway station is the 5th Street/Independence Hall Station on the Market-Frankford Line. You can also take several bus routes that stop near the museum, including the 17, 33, and 38 routes.

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