Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Military
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Military
Jenkintown, Pennsylvania
Art
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
History, Library, Nature Centers, Science
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 and ecology, providing information critical to understanding the natural world. These efforts are supported by a collection of 17 million biological specimens and a celebrated natural-history library.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Historic House
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Art
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Arboretum
Glenside, Pennsylvania
Art
Abington, Pennsylvania
History, Nature Centers, Park, Science, Specialized
Briar Bush grounds feature over a mile of trails winding through a variety of natural habitats. Native plants and wild animals can be found here year round, especially at the Bird Observatory. The Museum is full of interactive exhibits, touch tables and play areas and is home to over 30 resident animals.
Langhorne, Pennsylvania
Park
Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania
History, Historic House, University
Designed by the renowned architectural firm of Carrere and Hastings to be a home for the industrialist John Pitcairn and his young family, Cairnwood evokes the grandeur of the Gilded Age with its intimacy, beauty and elegance. Today, while it maintains the atmosphere of a private home, Cairnwood is a National Historic Landmark and is open to public, featuring guided tours, and special programs.
Haverford, Pennsylvania
Arboretum
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Culture
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Historical Society
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
History, Library, Military
The museum was founded by many Civil War veterans as they started collecting their mementos from the war. Eventually they moved the collection to its present site. We have objects ranging from Meade's uniform to Jefferson Davis' smoking jacket, field medical kits, weaponry, even the head of General Meade's favorite horse, Old Baldy!
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Warminster, Pennsylvania
Historic House, Historical Society
An 1840's restored manor house with exquisite Greek Revival architecture. Earlier wing has working cooking fireplace. Educational programs for young people a main focus. Also varying programs for adults. History focuses on John Fitch, steamboat inventor, Revolutionary War battle of Crooked Billet crossed this farm in 1778. Also William Tenent,founder of the Log College.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Art
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Art
The Fairmount Park Art Association is the nation's first private, nonprofit organization dedicated to integrating public art and urban planning. Founded in 1872, the Art Association commissions, interprets, and preserves public art in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Arboretum, Botanical Garden, Park
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
History, Specialized
Bethayers, Pennsylvania
Historical Society
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Science
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Library
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
History
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Historical Society
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
History
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania
Church
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Horsham, Pennsylvania
Historic House
Graeme Park, a 42-acre estate, is home to the Keith House, the former residence of Pennsylvania colonial Governor, Sir William Keith, as well as a reconstructed summer kitchen and 19th century barn. The site features a nature trail and picnicing facilities and offers regular house tours.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Library
Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania
Hatboro, Pennsylvania
Historical Society
Gladwyne, Pennsylvania
Botanical Garden
The Henry Foundation boasts 50 acres of spectacular views and dazzling plantings with trails for hiking and horseback riding along Rock Creek.
Fort Washington, Pennsylvania
Historical Society
Langhorne, Pennsylvania
History
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
History
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
History
Bensalem, Pennsylvania
Historical Society
Fort Washington, Pennsylvania
Historical Society
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Historical Society
Blue Bell, Pennsylvania
History, Historical Society
Same as under present Museum Info. Please add: The main project for the Society is the restoration and preservation of the Franklinville one-room school house. It is the last remaining one-room school house in the area open to the public.
Blue Bell, Pennsylvania
Historical Society
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Church, Culture, General, History
Using the resources of the museum, our mission is to educate Delaware Valley students and adults, personalizing the Holocaust so that they learn the consequences of racism, ethnic cleansing, and intolerance. The Holocaust was a watershed event, not only in the 20th century, but in the entire history of humanity.
Fort Washington, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Culture
Penndel, Pennsylvania
Historical Society
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Art
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Botanical Garden
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
History
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Art
Lansdale, Pennsylvania
History, Historical Society, Library
The Lansdale Historical Society operates from a two-building complex at 137-141 Jenkins Ave. One of the buildings - the Jenkins Homestead - is a Federalist style house that dates to 1770. The land was owned by the Jenkins family as far back as 1743. At one time the farmstead encompassed more than 120 acres - a tract larger than the Borough of Lansdale.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Art
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Botanical Garden, General, History, Historic House, Library
Historic Federal Style House Museum. Collection period 1800 = 1834 Philadelphia. Built 1800.
Gwynedd, Pennsylvania
History
Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania
Historical Society
Feasterville, Pennsylvania
Historical Society
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
History
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Art
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Arboretum, Botanical Garden, Children's, Library, Science, University
More than 13,000 labeled plants of over 2,500 types are growing in the Arboretum’s living collection. These include representatives of the temperate floras of North America, Asia, and Europe. This historic collection traces its foundation to John Morris’s interest in plants from around the world, and includes plants collected in China by E.H. Wilson at the turn of the century.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
History
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Newtown, Pennsylvania
History
Jenkintown, Pennsylvania
Historical Society
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
History
Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania
Historical Society
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Art
Hatboro, Pennsylvania
Historical Society
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
History
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
History
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Art
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
History
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Children's, History
Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania
Historical Society
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
History
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
History
Haverford, Pennsylvania
University
Gladwyne, Pennsylvania
History
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Art, Children's, Culture, History, Historic House, Library, Park
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
History
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Library
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
History, Historical Society
The Roxborough Manayunk Wissahickon Historical Society welcomes those interested in local history, the Roxborough Library Archives and public and monthly Society Meetings, bringing forth educators specializing in area history. For questions about history or interest in becoming a Historical Society Member, please call.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
History
Oreland, Pennsylvania
Historical Society
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
History
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
History
Elkins Park, Pennsylvania
Elkins Park, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
History
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Historical Society
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
University
Upper Darby, Pennsylvania
Historical Society
Fort Washington, Pennsylvania
History
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Science
Ambler, Pennsylvania
Historical Society
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
History
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Art
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
History
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Zoo