Historic District Museums
Philadelphia is home to some of the premier museums in the United States, including a number of significant museums that provide an experience that cannot be found anyplace else. Here's a list of institutions in and around the Historic District where you will find inspiration, enlightenment, and entertainment.
Two patrons walk outside of the African American Museum of Philadelphia
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The fountain show at Franklin Square with flowers in the foreground
Park Rules
Young children lean over fence to watch the Franklin Square fountain show
Event Rentals
Tables set with colorful party supplies at the Franklin Square Pavilion room
Groups & Field Trips
A wide angle view of the Franklin Square park fountain with a sign in the foreground that says
Learn
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A boy puts a ball into a replica of the Liberty Bell on one of the holes at Philly Mini Golf in Franklin Square
Franklin Square
An Evening In Franklin Square
Historic Philadelphia Inc.'s annual fundraiser, An Evening in Franklin Square, is also the exclusive preview of the 2025 Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival!