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The Philadelphia History Museum was a public history museum located in Center City, Philadelphia from 1938 until 2018. From 1938 until 2010, the museum was known as the Atwater Kent Museum. The museum occupied architect John Haviland's landmark Greek Revival structure built in 1824–1826 for the Franklin Institute.
This site is a work in progress as we navigate the inventory and evaluation of the collection of the former Philadelphia History Museum at the Atwater Kent. Check back regularly for updates - you can discover history through a searchable Online Collection portal.
Jun 28, 2018 · Kent purchased the site in 1938 on the condition that it reopen as a city history museum. The Atwater Kent Museum, dedicated on April 19, 1941, eventually amassed a collection of over 100,000 items. It was renamed the Philadelphia History Museum at the Atwater Kent in 2010. The Power of Objects.
Philadelphia History Museum. Just steps from the Liberty Bell the new Philadelphia History Museum showcases an array of historical objects, art, and artifacts that tell the story of Philadelphia, from its founding in 1680 to present day. The Museum features eight renovated galleries, containing stunning items from its vast holdings of over ...
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Philadelphia History Museum at the Atwater Kent. 15 S. 7th Street Philadelphia, PA 19106 (215) 685-4830 Visit Website
Brief Timeline of the Atwater Kent Collection: 1938: Atwater Kent Museum founded, as the city history museum of Philadelphia. 1941: Atwater Kent Museum opened to the public. 2009-12: Museum closed for major renovations; renamed Philadelphia History Museum at the Atwater Kent in 2010; reopened in 2012.
The Atwater Kent Collection at Drexel houses a number of Special Collections. Together, they provide a broad perspective of three centuries of culture and life in the city. The following list includes some of the different collections represented:
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