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
Book ClubJanuary 17 at 12:00 PM
Books with Beth: Detransition, Baby by Torrey Peters
Beth Hessel
Special EventJanuary 17 at 5:00 PM
New Members' Reception
Staff
CourseJanuary 18 at 6:00 PM
19th Century Movements for Prison Reform and Anti-Slavery
Beth Hessel
Speaker SeriesJanuary 19 at 6:00 PM
Good Cop, Bad Cop: Matisse and His Publishers
John Bidwell
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
