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Atwater Kent Museum of Philadelphia History

15 South 7th Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19106

Atwater Kent Museum of Philadelphia History
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Designed by John Haviland, the Greek-Revival style building was the original home to the Franklin Institute, which opened for students in 1826. It has been the city's history museum since 1938.

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