Springfield Museums - Children's, Art & History Museums in Springfield PA
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ACivil War Library and Museum
- 1805 Pine St.
Philadelphia, PA 19103 - +1 215 735 8196
- Overview The Civil War Library and Museum was created more than 100 years ago to preserve the history of that great conflict and to promote public education. -- Founded in 1888 by veteran Union Army, Navy and Marine Corps ... more on MuseumStuff.com
- Overview Founded in 1888, the Civil War and Underground Railroad Museum of Philadelphia is the oldest chartered Civil War institution in America. The galleries are filled with artifacts including firearms, edged weapons, uniforms, paintings, photographs, and flags - a dream for Civil War buffs of all ages... more on GoCityKids.com
Civil War Library and Museum
1805 Pine St.Philadelphia, PA 19103
BRosenbach Museum & Library
- 2010 DeLancey Place
Philadelphia, PA 19103-6510 - +1 215 732 1600
- Overview An 1860s townhouse and garden once owned by the Rosenbach brothers is now home to the Rosenbach Museum & Library. Jam packed with rare books and decorative arts, the Rosenbach is a book lover's dream. The collection includes an entire section on Maurice Sendak's classic children's book Where The ... more on GoCityKids.com
- Overview The Rosenbach specializes in books: illuminated manuscripts, parchment, rough drafts, and first editions. If you love the variations and beauty of the printed word, they'll love your presence. The opulent town-house galleries contain 30,000 rare books and 270,000 documents. Some rooms preserve th... more on Frommers
Rosenbach Museum & Library
2010 DeLancey PlacePhiladelphia, PA 19103-6510
CEastern State Penitentiary
- 2200 Fairmount Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19130-2628 - +1 215 236 7236
- Overview "The House," as it was called by inmates and guards, was completed in 1829 and was a revolutionary concept in criminal justice. Criminals became part of a historical experiment in rehabilitation. The idea of a penitentiary, a place where a criminal could be alone to ponder and become pe... more on Weather.com
- My mom didn't want to go here, but we both found the experience to be very interesting and informative. I was glad that you could walk around and do things at your own pace. I thought the audio tour was wonderful, and it's a must if you go here. This is probably an experience ... more on Yahoo! Travel
Eastern State Penitentiary
2200 Fairmount AvePhiladelphia, PA 19130-2628
DRosenbach Museum and Library
- 2010 Delancey Pl.
Philadelphia, PA - +1 215 732 1600
- Overview The nation's preeminent museum for rare books and manuscripts continues to expand its collection, providing an important resource for literary scholars. Rare books dealer Dr. A.S.W. Rosenbach and his brother Philip H. Rosenbach, a local art dealer, lived on Delancey Street from 1926 until the ear... more on Weather.com
Rosenbach Museum and Library
2010 Delancey Pl.Philadelphia, PA
ERosenbach Museum and Library
- 2010 Delancey Pl.
Philadelphia, PA , USA - +1 215 732 1600
- Overview This 1863 three-floor town house, and an adjoining building are filled with Persian rugs and 18th-century British, French, and American antiques (plus an entire living room that once belonged to poet Marianne Moore), but the real treasures are the artworks, books, and manuscripts here. Amassed by... more on Fodor's
Rosenbach Museum and Library
2010 Delancey Pl.Philadelphia, PA , USA
FGrand Army of the Republic Museum and Library
- 04278 Griscom Street
Philadelphia, PA, USA
- Overview The Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) Museum is a non-profit, patriotic organization that actively seeks to preserve our American heritage and memorialize the history of the Civil War. -- Located in the historic Ruan House, the museum hosts scheduled roundtables, programs and tours of its extensiv... more on MuseumStuff.com
Grand Army of the Republic Museum and Library
04278 Griscom StreetPhiladelphia, PA, USA
GPenn's Landing
- 100 South Columbus Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19106 - +1 800 228 5150
- Highlights: wheelchair accessible more
- Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (7.1 miles from Springfield)
- Overview Penn's LandingThe area today known as Penn's Landing stretches along the Delaware River for about 10 blocks from Vine Street to South Street, and encompasses the spot where William Penn, Philadelphia's founder, first touched ground in his ""greene country towne."" After Penn's arrival, this area ... more on Famouslandmarks.net
- Overview Penn's Landing is Philadelphia's premier waterfront park, running along Columbus Boulevard from Washington Avenue to Spring Garden Street, and boasting great views of the Delaware River. The large open air venue is also home to the Independence Seaport Museum and the international Sculpture Garde... more on GoCityKids.com
Penn's Landing
100 South Columbus BlvdPhiladelphia, PA 19106
HThe Barnes Foundation
- 300 Latches Lane
Merion, PA 19066 - 6106670290
- My only regret while living in Philadelphia was that I discovered this place in my last month there. more on Yelp
- The Barnes is a gem. If you have any interest in impressionist art this place is a must see. Renoirs, Monets, Matisses and Picassos are everywhere in this museum. I've read estimates that the collection is valued at up to 25 billion dollars. I believe it has one of the largest, if not the largest... more on TripAdvisor
The Barnes Foundation
300 Latches LaneMerion, PA 19066
ISweet Mabel
- 41 N Narberth Ave
Narberth,PA,19072 - 6106673041
- This ecletic mix of jewerly, neckties, art, beer glasses and lawn decor is made with "found objects"- yes, trash picked. Sounds unappealing but when ... more on Yelp
Sweet Mabel
41 N Narberth AveNarberth,PA,19072
JArt Effects Gallery
- 350 Montgomery Ave
Merion Station, PA 19066-1202 - +1 610 668 0992
Art Effects Gallery
350 Montgomery AveMerion Station, PA 19066-1202
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