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Philadelphia is naturally full of museums that address American history — the fight for freedom took hold here at Carpenters Hall in 1774, site of the First Continental Congress. In July 1776, independence rang out with the signing of the Declaration of Independence (at what is now Independence Hall).
But you can explore much more than American History while you're here. Start by discovering ancient Egypt at the
University of Pennsylvania Archeology and Anthropology Museum.
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Fireman’s Hall
Stained glass window in Fireman's Hall created by The Willet Stained Glass Studios
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National Liberty Museum
Honoring our heroes and our heritage of freedom
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Philadelphia Athletics Museum and Library
Fans memorialize their well-loved, long-departed team
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Polish American Cultural Center
Presenting the customs and spirit of Poland
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Ryerss Library and Museum
A family’s fanciful collection of souvenirs and heirlooms
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Stephen Girard Collection
The treasures of a man of good taste and good deeds
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The African American Museum in Philadelphia
Celebrating and interpreting African-American history and culture
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The Atwater Kent Museum
Philadelphia’s history museum, and Norman Rockwell, too
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The Christian C. Sanderson Museum
A history buff’s astonishing personal collection
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The Library Company of Philadelphia
The country’s first lending library still displays its vast holdings
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The Mario Lanza Museum
A glimpse at the life of America’s opera and movie icon
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The Philadelphia Contributionship
A compelling collection of firefighting and fire insurance memorabilia
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The Philadelphia Doll Museum
Presenting black dolls as artifacts of history and culture
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The Philadelphia Jewish Sports Hall of Fame and Adolph and Rose Levis Sports Museum
Saluting the accomplishments of the city’s Jewish athletes
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The Rosenbach Museum and Library
The personal library of famed twentieth-century book dealer A.S.W. Rosenbach
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The Shoe Museum
Tiptoe through the ages with the story of footwear
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The University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
Unearthing the riches of the world’s cultural heritage
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The Wagner Free Institute of Science
An unusual natural science and history museum in its original Victorian setting
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The Weaver Dental Museum of Temple University
You’ll appreciate your own dentist after a visit to this museum of dental history
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United States Mint
Where pocket change and commemorative coins are made
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