Suggestions for History Museum near Center City East, Philadelphia

James C. • February 22, 2019The best museum to the Revolution that is in America. It’s lay out is great the movies and exhibits are fantastic. The staff is friendly knowledgeable and informative. Great museum.

Henry F. • July 14, 2010Good site to see! Really close to the Hyatt and, obviously, the river

Diana • April 7, 2015Beautiful, well designed space. So much to see.

cc • December 16, 2010Beautiful little street - worth the stroll, day or night

Justin L. • December 7, 2016Nice museum to see some history. Good shop and parking.

Marie L. • November 24, 2018Cool museum about the life of Ben Franklin. Interactive exhibits, you can visit in less than 1 hour.

Brenton M. • April 18, 2022Nice theater! Always busy, so plan to spend some time here!

James C. • April 11, 2015Awesome park site. Rangers have an amazing demonstration.

Visit Philly • May 1, 2012The PHLASH trolley runs Fri, Sat & Sun from 10-6 pm May-October 28, 2012. Just head to stops 2 or 18, buy a $2 ticket & you'll be on your way to seeing more of Philadelphia's attractions and museums.

Nick S. • August 17, 2015Fantastic staff, information, and the best place to start for your historic trip in Philadelphia.

Reign L. • February 2, 2018Philadelphia’s oldest landmark located on the corner of 7th and Market. The Declaration House is the place where Thomas Jefferson signed The Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776.

Image by #. • September 26, 2011Nice bench to enjoy ;)

Visit Philly • May 1, 2012The PHLASH trolley runs Fri, Sat & Sun from 10-6 pm May-October 28, 2012. Just head to stops 2 or 19, buy a $2 ticket & you'll be on your way to seeing more of Philadelphia's attractions and museums.

Angelica D. • October 31, 2014Cool space, leads to a number of other historical spots!

WorldStrides • April 5, 2011Don't miss the breathtaking view of Philadelphia from the observation deck of Old City Hall, where a 37-foot bronze statue of William Penn crowns the 548-foot tower.

Mural Arts P. • January 12, 2010History of Philly's public transit, old trolleys, a Thomas the Tank Engine play table for kids, & a gift shop full of loot for train-lovers.

PHL Science Fest • January 10, 2011The American Philosophical Society was founded by Benjamin Franklin in 1743. The museum is the only venue in Independence National Historical Park to host exhibitions exploring history, art + science.

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.

Samantha M. • January 17, 2016Tour is a must. Guide was amazing, left feeling super patriotic.

LoriPA • May 27, 2012A lesser-known stop on Independence Square, but don't miss it. Home of the first peaceful transition of power in a representative democracy.

Jack Miller Center • August 23, 2011If you pay extra for a map of the grave yard, be sure and ask them where the secret tunnels are beneath the graves in the central part of the graveyard.