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The Philadelphia History Museum relies on the generosity of donors to sustain its mission to serve greater Philadelphia by fostering among its citizens and visitors a deeper understanding and appreciation of the city, its historical artifacts, and its rich legacy.

The Museum’s purpose is to educate present generations, especially school children, to learn from the past in ways that enrich their lives, and improve their futures.
 

Campaign for Exhibitions and Reopening

The Philadelphia History Museum is making historic changes to its home on South 7th Street. The renovation to the historic 1826 Museum Building addresses long-standing environmental, safety, and accessibility issues.

This is a pivotal time to support the Philadelphia History Museum’s ongoing mission of collecting preserving, and telling the stories of the city. Campaign gifts support:

  • Refurbishment of all gallery spaces
  • Increased capacity for video, interactive media, and other technologies
  • New cabinetry and cases
  • New exhibits incorporating recent additions to the collections as well as traditional favorites
  • Opportunities for multiple special exhibitions
  • A dedicated space for school and group programs
  • A Collection Study Center


Annual Appeal

A gift to the Philadelphia History Museum’s Annual Appeal is a wonderful way to support the preservation and presentation of our city’s heritage. Annual Appeal gifts support:

  • A dynamic program and exhibition schedule
  • Educational programs that provide resources for children to discover their personal connections with history through school lessons and Museum activities
  • The care and management of 100,000 Philadelphia history objects and images that reveal the many stories of Philadelphia

WAYS TO GIVE

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Donate Through Mail

If you would prefer to mail your contribution, please download and print our Donation Form and mail completed form to the address below. Enclosed check made payable to:
Philadelphia History Museum
Development Office
Philadelphia History Museum
15 South Seventh Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
 

Matching Gifts

You can double or triple your gift by mailing the matching gift form of your or your spouse’s company to:
Philadelphia History Museum
Development Office
15 South Seventh Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
 

Give Through the United Way

The Philadelphia History Museum is excited to announce that donors can now designate gifts to the museum through the United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey
To donate today:
- Fill out the top half of the United Way Campaign Pledge Form
-Write our Donor Number: 10008
-Write our Agency Name as the Philadelphia History Museum
-Designate the amount you want to give
Thank you for giving to the Philadelphia History Museum through the United Way.
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Request additional information on how to donate

To discuss other giving opportunities such as estate plans or gifts of stock, or for any other questions regarding gifts to the Philadelphia History Museum, please contact our development office at development@philadelphiahistory.org or 215.685.4829.