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Plan Your Visit

In-person research is available on a limited basis by appointment only. This temporary policy is to ensure the safety of visitors as well as our staff due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. If you intend to do research at PHS, we recommend that you review the catalogs and guides to our collections as well as the Information for Researchers page on our website and communicate with the reference staff about scheduling an appointment.

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Building Knowledge Breaking Barriers student exhibit installations inside the building remain closed to the public. Access them online here.

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Scheduling a research appointment

Reading room policies

Location and hours

Special events

Group Tours

Nearby Accommodations

Best Western Plus Independence Park Hotel
235 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Telephone: 215-922-4443

Hotel Monaco Philadelphia
433 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Telephone:215-925-2111

Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel
401 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Telephone: 215-925-0000

Philadelphia Marriott Old City
1 Dock Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Telephone: 215-238-6000

Holiday Inn Express Philadelphia
100 North Columbus Boulevard
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Telephone: 215-627-7900

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