Philadelphia Museums

Philadelphia Museums, Parks, National historic sites and other places of interest and tourist attraction

Franklin Institute Science Museum

Kid Science: The Island of the Elements
Tuttleman IMAX Theater
The Sports Challenge
Fels Planetarium

222 N. 20th St.
(215) 448-1200
www.fi.edu

Masonic Temple

Many key figures in the American Revolution were members of the centuries-old fraternal society, the Free and Accepted Masons

1 N. Broad St.
(215) 988-1917
www.pagrandlodge.org

Edgar Allan National Historic Site

The visitor center offers an audiovisual program, a library and great exhibits on Poe's life. Rangler-led tours are also available.

532 N. Seventh St.
(215) 597-8780

University of Penssylvania Museum of Archaeology & Anthropology

For more than a century, the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology & Anthropology has conducted hundrets of research expeditions

33rd and Spruce streets
(215) 898-4000
www.upenn.edu/museum

Fairmount Park

Fairmount Park is 14 square miles of history, culture, recreation and scenic beaty along the blanks of the Schuylkill River.
Philadelphia Zoo
(215) 243-1100
Philadelphia Museum of Art
(215) 763-8100
Historic Houses
(215) 684-7926

Interstate 76 and U.S. 1
(215) 685-0000

Independence National Historical Park

Independence Hall
Declaration House

313 Walnut St.
(215) 597-8787
www.nps.gov/inde

Little Italy

South Philadelphia is probably best know for its Italy district, where wonderful Italian food can be found in family-owned eateries and elegant restaurants alike.
Here are a couple of other attractions that add to Little Italy's charm

East of Broad Street,
between Penn's Landing and Veterans Stadium
(800) 537-7676

Mario Lanza Museum

This museum celebrates the life of a South Philly native who gained world fame as an opera tenor and film star.

416 Queen St.
(215) 468-3623

Ninth Street Italian Market

This open-air market, the oldest and largest in the country, hasn't changed much since Italian immigrants set up shop here more than 100 years ago.

Ninth Street between Wharton and Christian streets
(215) 922-5557

Penn's Landing

Penn's Landing is a 37-acre area that marks the spot where William Penn first came ashore in 1682

Delaware Riverfront, between Market and Lombard streets
(215) 629-3200
(215) 922-2386

Independence Seaport Museum

This 100,000-square-foot museum has more than 20 interactive exhibits and audiovisual games that provide a dynamic maritime experience for visitors.

211 S. Columbus Blvd.
(215) 925-5439
seaport.philly.com

American Swedish Historical Museum

In 1926, Sweden's Crown Prince Gustav placed the cornerstone for the American Swedish Historical Museum.

1900 Pattison Ave. in FDR Park
(215) 389-1776
www.americanswedish.org

Philadelphia Museums

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