South/Center City Philadelphia Museums and Culture

Wander through an elegant Victorian mansion filled with rare books, vintage manuscripts, and fine art collected by two passionate brothers. Explore literary treasures and decorative masterpieces that showcase American culture and the art of collecting itself.

Explore 200 years of natural history and science at Philadelphia's premier museum. Connect with nature through interactive exhibits, stunning specimens, and discoveries about evolution and wildlife.

Explore a fascinating collection of anatomical specimens, medical artifacts, and human oddities that reveal the strange and remarkable history of medicine and the body. This unique museum challenges how you think about health, history, and what makes us human.

"Resources for Science Learning" are activities and ideas for inspiring scientific curiosity at home, in school, or wherever you are. Find out about the Center for Innovation in Science Learning and its program offerings for learners and for educators.

Explore the rich heritage of Jewish Americans and America's commitment to religious freedom at this Independence Mall institution, home to a historic 1740s synagogue and the iconic Statue of Religious Liberty.