We are an historic and vibrant, Philadelphia-centered and member-supported circulating library, research archive, and cultural forum dedicated to harnessing our resources — our expert staff, our collections of books, art and architecture treasures, and our National Historic Landmark Building — to strengthen our growing urban community through cultural engagement and fellowship.
MORE ABOUT US

UPCOMING EVENTS

eventSpeaker Series
Thursday, October 17 at 6:00 PM
9 to 5: Philadelphia’s Postwar Workspaces
William Whitaker
eventCourse
Saturday, October 19 at 11:30 AM
Layers of Time: A Collage Workshop
Yannick Lowery
eventDiscussion Group
Saturday, October 19 at 12:30 PM
Young Friends Film Club: Megalopolis (2024)
Atheneaum Young Friends
eventFilm Screening
Monday, October 21 at 6:00 PM
Jamie Wyeth & The Unflinching Eye
Glenn Holsten
VIEW ALL EVENTS
The Athenaeum of Philadelphia operates the Regional Digital Imaging Center (RDIC), which provides digital imaging and printing services to members and clients, featuring a Cruse CS 220 ST model scanner. LEARN MORE

JOIN OUR MAILING LIST