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Rated 4.5/5
Free museum
The Library Company
Philadelphia, United States
Always free
Confidence medium library, tourist_attraction, museum
About this museum
Founded in 1731 by Benjamin Franklin and his intellectual peers, the Library Company stands as one of America's earliest collaborative knowledge institutions. This historic Philadelphia library houses an extraordinary collection of rare books, manuscripts, and print materials that illuminate early American scholarly and cultural developments. Visitors can explore its free exhibitions, which offer intimate glimpses into the intellectual landscape of the nation's formative years through carefully preserved documents and scholarly resources.
Plan your visit
- Admission: Free admission every day
- Recommended time: Plan for 30-45 minutes
- Website
- http://www.librarycompany.org/
- Phone
- (215) 546-3181
- Address
- 1314 Locust St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
Opening hours
| Monday | 9:00 AM - 4:45 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM - 4:45 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM - 4:45 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM - 4:45 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM - 4:45 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |