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Maneesh N. • May 6, 2017Incredible museum for history lovers. I spent 2.5 hours here and felt a little rushed, so make sure you leave enough time
8.8History Museum •109 Spruce St, Philadelphia
Henry F. • July 14, 2010Good site to see! Really close to the Hyatt and, obviously, the river
8.8History Museum •101 S Independence Mall E (at 5th & Market St), Philadelphia
William • January 6, 2013An awesome place to spend an afternoon. Need to make at least two visits to even start to see it all!
Thomas G. • October 25, 2016Very interesting museum about the American constitutional history. Visit if you are ever close to Philadelphia.
LoriPA • June 14, 2014Those nostalgic for the old telephones and dioramas will be pleasantly surprised by the newly renovated museum. The graphic look is beautiful, the layout perfect for kids.
8.3Museum •113 S. 3rd St (3rd Street), Philadelphia
8.1History Museum •Located inside Independence Visitors Center, Philadelphia
Brenton M. • April 18, 2022Nice theater! Always busy, so plan to spend some time here!
Ivy Agnes N. • July 1, 2015Lot to learn here at this excellent museum dedicated to black history. Definitely worth a visit when in the area.
7.9History Museum •318 Market St (in Franklin Court), Philadelphia
James C. • April 11, 2015Awesome park site. Rangers have an amazing demonstration.
visitPA • November 2, 2011Carpenters' Hall stands out architecturally. Its proportions are perfect; it has a sense of balance, of time & place. Carpenters’ Company (oldest trade guild in US, founded in 1724) still owns it!
Adam C. • November 23, 2014Beautiful area of Philadelphia with a plethora of landmarks and history. Try a tour and learn all that you can about the area!
Gene A. • September 22, 2011Great stop on a school trip visit to Historic Philadelphia. Have the kids go upstairs and try on the turnout gear.
Concierge • May 21, 2012All active duty, National Guard and Reserve military personnel and their families can enjoy free admission from Memorial Day through Labor Day.thanks to the Blue Star Museum program!
RC • December 7, 2015They do a nice job at informing the average person about chemicals and their relation to your own life. Nice exhibits.
Nick S. • August 17, 2015Fantastic staff, information, and the best place to start for your historic trip in Philadelphia.
7.723. Franklin Court
Historic and Protected Site •318 Market St (btwn S 3rd & 4th St), Philadelphia
Angelica D. • October 31, 2014Cool space, leads to a number of other historical spots!
Claudio C. • March 2, 2016In addition to his work as an educator and anti-bullying advocate, Claudio Cerullo is also a published author.
Visit Philly • December 14, 2011Carrie Bradshaw has nothing on this museum, a small shoe library that displays 250 pairs from ancient Egyptian burial sandals to Joan Rivers’ Manolo Blahniks & Bernie Parent’s Stanley Cup skates.
6.4History Museum •900 Market St (Entrance on Chestnut St between 9th and 10th), Philadelphia
US National Archives • February 1, 2011Remember the movie “National Treasure”? Come inside to discover local stories of national significance – without lemon juice or Franklin’s glasses. Free access to ancestry.com as well.
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