Things to do in Philadelphia

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History Museums and Sites

African American Museum in Philadelphia

  • Price: 
    • Adults: $20
    • Youth (4-12): $10
    • Students (w/ ID): $10
    • Seniors: $10
  • Location: 701 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
  • Phone: 215-574-0380
  • Hours:  Sunday-Thursday: 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
  • Website: https://www.aampmuseum.org/

 

American Philosophical Society Museum

  • Price: Free (Donations Recommended)
  • Location: 104 S. 5th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
  • Phone: 215-440-3400
  • Hours: Thursday-Sunday: 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. 
  • Website: https://www.amphilsoc.org/visit-museum

 

Benjamin Franklin Museum

 

Betsy Ross House

 

Christ Church Burial Ground

 

Eastern State Penitentiary 

  • Price: 
    • Adults: $21
    • Seniors: $19
    • Youth: $17
  • Location: 2027 Fairmount Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19130
  • Phone: 215-236-3300
  • Hours: Daily: 10:00 a.m-5:00 p.m.
  • Website: https://easternstate.org/

 

Elfreth's Alley Museum

  • Price: 
    • Adults: $3
    • Children (7-12): $2
  • Location: 126 Elfreth's Alley, Philadelphia, PA 19106
  • Hours: Friday-Sunday: 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
  • Website: https://www.elfrethsalley.org/

 

Fireman's Hall Museum

  • Price: Free (Donations Appreciated)
  • Location: 147 N 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
  • Phone: 215-923-1438
  • Hours: Tuesday-Sunday: 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
  • Website: https://www.firemanshallmuseum.org/

 

Fort Mifflin

  • Price: 
    • Adults: $16
    • Seniors: $14
    • Veterans: $12
    • Children (6-12): $10
  • Location: 6400 Hog Island Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19153
  • Phone: 856-831-5690
  • Hours: Wednesday-Sunday: 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
  • Website: https://www.fortmifflin.us/

 

Independence Seaport Museum

  • Price: 
    • Adults: $23
    • Youth: $18
    • Seniors: $18
  • Location: 211 S Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19106
  • Phone: 215-413-8655
  • Hours: Daily: 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
  • Website: https://www.phillyseaport.org/

 

Mütter Museum

  • Price: 
    • Adults: $25
    • Youth (6-18): $20
    • Seniors: $23
  • Location: 19 S 22nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
  • Phone: 215-563-3737
  • Hours: 
    • Wednesday-Monday: 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
    • Tuesday: 3:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
  • Website: https://muttermuseum.org/

 

National Liberty Museum

  • Price: 
    • Adults: $15
    • Seniors (65+): $12
    • Students (with valid ID): $10
    • Youth (ages 6–17): $8
    • Children (under 5): Free
  • Location: 321 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
  • Phone: 215-925-2800
  • Hours: Daily: 
    • Saturday-Tuesday: 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
    • Wednesday-Friday: 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
  • Website: https://www.libertymuseum.org/

 

Penn Museum

  • Price:
    • Adults: $23.00
    • Youth (6 to 17 yrs.): $14.00
    • Children (5 and under): FREE
    • Seniors (65+): $21.00
  • Location: 3260 South St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
  • Phone: 215-898-4000
  • Hours: Tuesday-Sunday: 10:00 a.m-5:00 p.m.
  • Website: https://www.penn.museum/

 

Rosenbach Museum and Library

  • Price: 
    • Adults: $20.00
    • Seniors (ages 65 & older): $13.00
    • Students (with a valid student ID): $10.00
    • Children 12-17: $10.00
  • Location: 2008 - 2010 Delancey St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
  • Phone: 215-732-1600
  • Hours:
    • Sunday: 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
    • Thursday-Saturday: 10:30 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.
  • Website: https://www.rosenbach.org/

 

Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History

  • Price: Free (Donations Recommended)
  • Location: 101 S Independence Mall E, Philadelphia, PA 19106
  • Phone: 215-923-3811
  • Hours: Sunday-Wednesday: 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
  • Website: https://theweitzman.org/

 

Other Museums and Sites

Franklin Institute

  • Price:
    • Adults: $29
    • Teens: $25
    • Child: $23
  • Location: 222 N 20th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
  • Phone: 215-448-1200
  • Hours: Daily: 9:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
  • Website: https://fi.edu/en

 

Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center

  • Price: 
    • Adults: $15
    • Child (5-17): $10
    • Seniors: $10
  • Location: Lansdowne Dr & S Horticultural Dr, Philadelphia, PA 19131
  • Phone: 267-237-3550
  • Hours: Wednesday-Sunday: 11:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
  • Website: https://japanphilly.org/shofuso/

 

Woodmere Art Museum

  • Price:
    • Adults:  $15
    • Seniors: $10
  • Location: 9201 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19118
  • Phone: 215-247-0476
  • Hours: Wednesday-Sunday: 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
  • Website: https://woodmeremuseum.org/

 

Philadelphia Museum of Art

  • Price: 
    • Adults: $30
    • Seniors: 28
    • Students: $14
  • Location: 2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA 19130
  • Phone: 215-763-8100
  • Hours: Thursday-Monday: 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (Open until 8:45 p.m. on Friday)
  • Website: https://www.philamuseum.org/

 

Restaurants 

Al-Baik Shawarma & Grill

 

Alif Brew

 

Barclay Prime

 

Bolo

 

Cafe Nhan

  • Price: $$
  • Type: Vietnamese
  • Address: 1606 W Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19145

 

Center City Pretzel Co.

 

Char

 

Dante and Luigi's

 

El Chingon Philly

 

Fork

 

Friday Saturday Sunday

 

Honeysuckle

 

John's Roast Pork

 

Kalaya

 

Little Susie’s Coffee & Pie

 

Little Walter’s

 

Little Water

 

Louie Louie

 

Meetinghouse

 

Megobari Cafe

  • Price: $$
  • Type: Georgian
  • Address: 13328 Philmont Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19116

 

Middle Child Clubhouse

 

Mish Mish

 

Oyster House

 

Pat's King of Steaks

 

Pietramala

 

Ralph's Italian Restaurant

 

Royal Tavern

 

Sang Kee Peking Duck House

 

Sarcone's Bakery

 

Silk City Diner

 

South Philly Barbacoa

 

Tabachoy

 

Vernick Food & Drink

 

Virasat Haveli

 

White Dog Cafe