Philadelphia Speciality Museums
Your guide to non-art museums in Philadelphia including including cultural, medical and science museums.
Academy of Natural Sciences
An international museum of natural history operating since 1812 focusing on the environment and its diverse species. This is a very nicely done website.
An international museum of natural history operating since 1812 focusing on the environment and its diverse species. This is a very nicely done website.
African-American Museum
Located at 7th and Arch Streets this museum maps the cultural and historical record of Philadelphia's African-American community.
Located at 7th and Arch Streets this museum maps the cultural and historical record of Philadelphia's African-American community.
American Swedish Historical Museum
Located in FDR Park in South Philadelphia near the Sports Complex at 1900 Pattison Avenue, this museum is dedicated to preserving and promoting the contributions of Swedes and Swedish-Americans in the United States.
Located in FDR Park in South Philadelphia near the Sports Complex at 1900 Pattison Avenue, this museum is dedicated to preserving and promoting the contributions of Swedes and Swedish-Americans in the United States.
Atwater Kent Museum
This museum is located at 15th south of 7th Street which was the original site of the Franklin Institute.
This museum is located at 15th south of 7th Street which was the original site of the Franklin Institute.
Edgar Allan Poe National Historical Site
Poe's home in the Spring Garden section of the city (where the author lived in 1843-44) is today preserved by the National Park Service as a memorial to one of our most influential and fascinating American authors.
Poe's home in the Spring Garden section of the city (where the author lived in 1843-44) is today preserved by the National Park Service as a memorial to one of our most influential and fascinating American authors.
Franklin Institute Science Museum
One of the most unique museums in the world whose mission is to stimulate interest in science, to promote public understanding of science, and to strengthen science education.
One of the most unique museums in the world whose mission is to stimulate interest in science, to promote public understanding of science, and to strengthen science education.
Independence Seaport Museum
Located on the waterfront the museum features more than 20 interactive exhibits and audio-visual games throughout the galleries, plus actual ships to explore including Admiral Dewey's 1898 flagship at the Battle of the Manila Bay, OLYMPIA.
Located on the waterfront the museum features more than 20 interactive exhibits and audio-visual games throughout the galleries, plus actual ships to explore including Admiral Dewey's 1898 flagship at the Battle of the Manila Bay, OLYMPIA.
Insectarium
If bugs are your thing, this is the place to see at at 8046 Frankford Avenue in Northeast Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
If bugs are your thing, this is the place to see at at 8046 Frankford Avenue in Northeast Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Mütter Museum
Part of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia this museum's collection includes over 20,000 objects, including fluid-preserved specimens, medical instruments, and memorabilia of famous scientists and physicians.
Part of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia this museum's collection includes over 20,000 objects, including fluid-preserved specimens, medical instruments, and memorabilia of famous scientists and physicians.
National Museum of American Jewish History
Located across the mall from the Liberty Bell this museum offers visitors the opportunity to learn about American Jews in the social, cultural, economic and political life of this nation
Located across the mall from the Liberty Bell this museum offers visitors the opportunity to learn about American Jews in the social, cultural, economic and political life of this nation
New Jersey State Aquarium
Philadelphia doesn't have its own aquarium but this one is right across the river in Camden on the waterfront.
Philadelphia doesn't have its own aquarium but this one is right across the river in Camden on the waterfront.