The Franklin Institute
On February 5, 1824, Samuel Vaughan Merrick and William H. Keating founded The Franklin Institute of the State of Pennsylvania for the Promotion of the Mechanic Arts. Located in the... famplosion.com
Philadelphia Zoo
The Philadelphia Zoo has the distinction of being the first in America, founded in 1859, to advance discovery, understanding and stewardship of nature through compelling exhibition and... visitpa.com
Philadelphia Museum Of Art - Philadelphia, Pa
As one of the largest museums in the United States, the Philadelphia Museum of Art invites visitors from around the world to explore its renowned collections, acclaimed special exhi... waymarking.com
Eastern State Penitentiary
Pennsylvania Historical Marker Location: Original prison built 1822--1836 on a radial plan by John Haviland. Linking solitude with moral and vocational instruction, it exemplified t... waymarking.com
Mutter Museum
Established by Thomas Dent Mütter in 1856, the Museum was intended to display medical rarities. Today its collections contain some 20,000 human specimens and medical instruments fr... waymarking.com
National Liberty Museum
Located in the heart of historic Philadelphia, the National Liberty Museum is dedicated to defusing violence and bigotry by celebrating Americas heritage of freedom and the wonderfu... museumsusa.org
The Academy Of Natural Sciences
For 200 years, the Academy has connected people to nature. As Philadelphia's natural history museum, we educate visitors of all ages. Our scientists study evolution, biodiversity an... museumsusa.org
Independence Seaport Museum - Philadelphia, Pa
The museum is dedicated to exploring the maritime history of the Delaware River, the Delaware Bay and tributaries. The museum opened on Philadelphia’s waterfront in July 1995... waymarking.com
National Constitution Center - Philadelphia, Pa
The National Constitution Center is located within Independence National Historical Park. It is only fitting this living lesson on our country's independence is located in the "inde... waymarking.com
Elmwood Park Zoo
Montgomery County, Pennsylvania (near Philadelphia) is home to beautiful Elmwood Park Zoo. Our mission is "to foster an appreciation of wildlife and their habitat that will inspire ... museumland.net
University Of Pennsylvania Museum Of Archaeology And...
The University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology advances understanding of the world's cultural heritage, through its research, collections, exhibitions, and e... ettractions.com
Fairmount Park
Every city touts its beauties, but few cities can lay claim to the sylvan beauty on the banks of the Schuylkill River known as Fairmount Park. Fairmount is the largest landscaped p... ettractions.com
Valley Creek
Valley Creek flows through the historic Village of Valley Forge to its confluence with the Schuykill River, just downstream of this point. Once the primary source of water and power for a... hmdb.org
Independence National Historical Park, Pa
Independence Hall was constructed between 1732 and 1756 as the State House of the Province of Pennsylvania. From 1775 to 1783 (except for the winter of 1777 - 1778 when Philadelphia... recreation.gov
The African American Museum In Philadelphia
Founded in 1976 in celebration of the nation's Bicentennial, the African American Museum in Philadelphia (AAMP) is the first institution funded and built by a major municipality to ... museumland.net
National Museum Of American Jewish History
On Independence Mall. The only major National Museum dedicated to telling the story of the Jews in America from 1654 to present. Explore the promise and challenges of libert... philadelphiausa.travel
Carpenters' Hall
. . . for the purpose of obtaining instruction in the science of architecture and assisting such of their members as should by accident be in need of support, or the widows and minor chil... hmdb.org