Philosophical Hall
Philosophical Hall
- Address
- 104 S 5th St
- Phone
- 215-440-3400
- Price
- admission $1
- Hours
- 10am-4pm Thu-Sun Mar-Labor Day & Fri-Sun Labor Day-Feb
Lonely Planet review for Philosophical Hall
Philosophical Hall, south of Old City Hall, is the headquarters of the American Philosophical Society, founded in 1743 by Benjamin Franklin. Past members have included Thomas Jefferson, Marie Curie, Thomas Edison, Charles Darwin and Albert Einstein.
