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
Special EventApril 21 at 3:00 PM
Taste of the Opera: Rigoletto
Dr. Lily Kass
CourseApril 26 at 2:00 PM
Writings From the Anti-Slavery Fight
Richard Bell
Virtual Speaker SeriesApril 28 at 6:00 PM
Index, A History of the
Dennis Duncan
Speaker SeriesMay 4 at 6:00 PM
How America's Best Idea--National Parks--Came to Fruition
Dennis Drabelle and Shaun Eyring
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
