Atwater Kent Museum of Philadelphia History

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Atwater Kent Museum of Philadelphia History
15 S. 7th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 685-4830

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Touted as "where history inspires the future," the museum is located just around the corner from the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall. It features a hands-on and comprehensive history of America's "birthplace" and founding city. The museum features a walk able map of the region on the floor of the museum. The Museum also houses a collection of 321 The Saturday Evening Post covers illustrated by Norman Rockwell The museum is open between 1PM and 5PM Wednesday through Sunday. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for seniors and children 13 - 17 years old, and free for children under 12 years of age. Open 5-8 p.m. on the first Friday of the month, free to the public.