Atwater Kent Museum of Philadelphia

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The Atwater Kent Museum of Philadelphia (AKMP) is the gateway to city history. Founded 70 years ago as the history museum of the City of Philadelphia, students, families, metropolitan residents, national and international visitors discover the city and gain insight into contemporary urban life through exhibitions and programs. In 2009, major renovations to the historic, 1826 Museum Building are transforming exhibitions, programs, and public services.

Use these pages to learn about the renovation and the reopening in spring 2010.

During renovation to the Museum Building the Experience Philadelphia! simulation may be scheduled at off-site facilities by calling 215.685.4835. Click here to learn more about playing the simulation, watch the Experience Philadelphia Movie, or see pictures of the giant map of the Philadelphia region.

E-mail us with your questions concerning AKMP's Philadelphia Collection. Click here to learn how.

Streetcar to the Centennial, 1876. Edwin S. Haley,
Oil on canvas.
Historical Society of Pennsylvania Collection at the Atwater Kent Museum of Philadelphia.
Donated by Albert J. Edmunds, 1919.

Hermann Schwarzmann, 1876.
Frank Leslie's Illustrated Historical Register of the Centennial Exposition 1876.
From the facsimile published by Paddington Press, Ltd., 1974.

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Atwater Kent Museum of Philadelphia, 15 South 7th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
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