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Home / Regional / North America / United States / Pennsylvania / Localities / P / Philadelphia / Arts and Entertainment / Museums
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- African-American Museum - Dedicated to collecting, preserving and interpreting the material and intellectual culture of African Americans in Philadelphia, the Delaware Valley, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the Americas.
www.ushistory.org/tour/tour_afro.htm
- Atwater Kent Museum of Philadelphia History - Philadelphia's history museum was founded in 1938 by radio pioneer A. Atwater Kent, and gave it to Philadelphia to become a museum devoted to the history of the city.
www.philadelphiahistory.org
- Awbury - A visit to the largest remaining island of open space in the Germantown section of Philadelphia. 55 extraordinary acres of green space.
www.awbury.org
- Blue Bell Hill Museum - Collection of the history, culture and traditions of the Philadelphia Blue Bell Hill neighborhood. Notable characters, childhood memories, the Wissahickon, art, architecture and lore.
www.bluebellhill.org
- Independence Seaport Museum - Dedicated to exploring the maritime history of the Delaware River, Bay and tributaries, opened on Philadelphia's waterfront in July, 1995 after more than 35 years of rich history as the Philadelphia Maritime Museum.
www.tfaoi.com/newsmu/nmus121.htm
- Mütter Museum - Medical science. Includes fluid-preserved anatomical and pathological specimens, medical instruments, items of memorabilia of famous scientists and physicians, and medical illustrations.
www.collphyphil.org/muttpg1.shtml
- National Museum of American Jewish History - The only museum in the nation dedicated exclusively to collecting, preserving, and interpreting artifacts pertaining to the American Jewish experience.
www.ushistory.org/tour/tour_jewish.htm
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts - Featuring a renowned collection and compelling exhibitions, as well as producing some of the greatest artists in this country, the Academy today continues its vital and unique role in shaping American art.
www.pafa.org
- Philadelphia Jewish Sports Hall of Fame - Includes profiles of inductees, along with information on founders, officers, links and contacts.
www.pjshf.com
- Philadelphia Museum of Art - Seeks to preserve, enhance, interpret, and extend the reach of its great collections in particular, and the visual arts in general, to an increasing and increasingly diverse audience as a source of delight, illumination, and lifelong learning.
www.philamuseum.org
- Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show - An annual show, site includes show information and an archive of photos.
www.philamuseum.org/pmacraft
- Philadelphia Museums and Galleries - Guide featuring information on admission prices and opening hours to city attractions.
www.philadelphia-museums.com
- Rosenbach Museum and Library - Information on exhibitions and events, collections, education programs and projects, research areas and memberships.
www.rosenbach.org/main.html
- The Academy of Natural Sciences - International museum of natural history with focus on the environment and its diverse species. Information on exhibits, events, education programs and memberships. Includes directions with parking information.
www.acnatsci.org
- The Franklin Institute Science Museum - Dedicated to a hands on look on science and technology in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
www.fi.edu
- The National Constitution Center - A nonprofit organization established to increase awareness and understanding of the U.S. Constitution. Includes historic documents, details about the museum, information for kids and teachers, news and events.
www.constitutioncenter.org
- The Pretzel Museum - Philadelphia might be best known for cheese steaks, cream cheese, scrapple and the soft pretzel. In Philadelphia, pretzels are peddled from food carts at major intersections and hawked by roadside hucksters at traffic lights.
www.ushistory.org/tour/tour_pretzel.htm
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