Philadelphia History Museum
The Philadelphia History Museum was a public history museum located in Center City, Philadelphia from 1938 until 2018. From 1938 until 2010, the museum was known as the Atwater Kent Museum.| Tap on a place to explore it |
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- Type: Historic building
- Description: museum in Philadelphia, United States
- Also known as: “Atwater Kent Museum of Philadelphia”
- Address: 15 South 7th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Liberty Bell and Independence Hall.
Liberty Bell
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The Liberty Bell, previously called the State House Bell or Old State House Bell, is an iconic symbol of American independence located in Philadelphia. Liberty Bell is situated 540 feet southeast of Philadelphia History Museum.
Independence Hall
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Independence Hall is a historic civic building in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where both the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States were debated and adopted by the Founding Fathers of the United States. Independence Hall is situated 720 feet southeast of Philadelphia History Museum.
Congress Hall
Museum
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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. Congress Hall is situated 580 feet southeast of Philadelphia History Museum.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Chinatown and Center City East.
Chinatown
Neighborhood
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Philadelphia Chinatown is a predominantly Asian American neighborhood in Center City, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Philadelphia Chinatown Development Corporation supports the area.
Center City East
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City Center East is the most dense section of Philadelphia, home to City Hall, the Convention Center, Chinatown, Washington Square West, and Gayborhood.
Old City
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Philadelphia's Old City is home to many historical sites, galleries, restaurants, and bars. It is known for its active nightlife and cultural opportunities.
Philadelphia History Museum
- Categories: museum, cultural institution, building, historic site, tourist attraction, and tourism
- Location: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Region, Pennsylvania, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America
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Latitude
39.95026° or 39° 57′ 1″ northLongitude
-75.15189° or 75° 9′ 7″ westElevation
33 feet (10 metres)Operator
Philadelphia Department of RecreationOpen location code
87F6XR2X+46OpenStreetMap ID
way 925361561OpenStreetMap feature
building=yesOpenStreetMap feature
historic=building
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In Other Languages
From French to Spanish—“Philadelphia History Museum” goes by many names.
- French: “Atwater Kent Museum”
- French: “Musée Atwater Kent”
- French: “Philadelphia History Museum at the Atwater Kent”
- French: “Philadelphia History Museum”
- Spanish: “Museo de Historia de Filadelfia”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Washington Square West and Jefferson Plaza.
Nearby Places
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