Athenaeum of Philadelphia

Address: 219 S 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106

Neighborhood: Society Hill

Social Media:

Instagram and Twitter - @philaathenaeum
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/philaathenaeum

Contact: 215-925-2688

Description: Built between 1845 and 1847, this is one of the first Renaissance Revival buildings in the nation. Architect John Notman, who won the design competition, described the facade as “an excellent specimen of the Italian style of architecture,” and the commission helped him gain a reputation as one of the leading architects of his time. Notman’s use of brownstone was also innovative and helped promote the material in Philadelphia and beyond. The Athenaeum was founded in 1814 and continues as a major force in the intellectual life of the city and the nation.

Resources for Researchers & Educators

Collections and Catalogues
http://www.philaathenaeum.org/catalog.html
Digital Resources
http://www.philaathenaeum.org/RDIC/index.html

Information for Visitors

Hours
- Mon - Fri: 9AM - 5PM
Accessibility Info
- The Athenaeum of Philadelphia has a parking lot and ramp for accessible entrance as well as an elevator on-site and a wheelchair accessible unisex bathroom on our first floor, see website: http://www.philaathenaeum.org/access.html
SEPTA Routes
- Walkable from the 5th St MFL station and the bus stop at 7th and Walnut
Current Exhibitions
- http://www.philaathenaeum.org/current.html
News and Events
- http://www.philaathenaeum.org/events.html