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Masonic Temple
1 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
+1 215 988 1900
site: Masonic Temple
#29 of 419 things to do rated by Real Travelers

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Quite apart from its Masonic lore, the temple -- among the world's largest -- is one of America's best on-site illustrations of the use of post-Civil War architecture and design. No expense was spared in the construction, and the halls are more or less frozen in time. Sitting directly across the street from City Hall, the historic megaplex houses seven lodge halls designed to capture the seven "ideal" architectures. Renaissance, Ionic, Oriental, Corinthian, Gothic, Egyptian, and Norman are all represented. This is the preeminent Masonic Temple of American Freemasonry. Many of the Founding Fathers, including Washington, were Masons, and the museum has preserved their letters and emblems. (For fun, ask the guard for the secret handshake.) Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

Price

Free admission

Credit Cards Accepted

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Directions

Bus: 17, 33, 44, or 48

Hours

Tours Mon-Fri 10am, 11am, 1pm, 2pm, and 3pm; Sat 10am and 11am

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