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
Concert
September 29 at 6:00 PM
Argentinean Classical, Folk, and Tango Guitar
Alejo de los Reyes
Special Event
October 1 through October 31
Member Appreciation Month
Film Screening
October 2 at 2:00 PM
Shadow of a Doubt (1943)
Carrie Rickey
Noon Talk
October 4 at 12:00 PM
Archaeology In and Of the City: Why Bother?
Rebecca Yamin
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
