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This is the place to come to discover the finer points of Philadelphia's history. The small Atwater Kent Museum occupies an 1826 John Haviland building. With more artifacts than the Independence Visitor Center, it does a bang-up job of showing what Philadelphia was like from 1680 to today. Nothing, apparently, was too trivial to include in this collection, which jumps from dolls to dioramas, cigar-store Indians to period toyshops. Sunbonnets, train tickets, rocking horses, ship models, and military uniforms all fill out the display. A hands-on history laboratory lets you play with these historical objects. 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
Admission $5 adults, $3 seniors and children 13-17, free for children under 12 and membersCredit Cards Accepted
visaDirections
Bus: 17, 33, 42, or PHLASH
Area
Between Market and Chestnut sts
Hours
Wed-Sun 1pm-5pm. Group tours available on request
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