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.
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UPCOMING EVENTS

eventNoon Talk
June 6 at 12:00 PM
5 Things You Need To Know About Collecting Contemporary Art
Alex Conner
eventConcert
June 9 at 6:00 PM
Classic Guitar Soirée
Hao Yang
eventSpeaker Series
June 13 at 1:00 PM
Disunion Among Ourselves: The Perilous Politics of the American Revolution
Eli Merritt
eventSocial Event
June 14 at 5:00 PM
New Members' Reception
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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

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