About this Event
Join us for Weekend Open Houses at Founder's Hall
After being closed since May 2022 for building renovations, the Founder's Hall Museum is excited to be reopening January 3d. The museum is now self-guided, allowing more flexible visitation.
Regular visiting hours are Wednesday through Friday 10 AM to 4 PM, but join us for special weekend afternoon hours on Martin Luther King Day, January 27 and March 2d.
Housed in a magnificent Greek Revival landmark, the Founder’s Hall Museum offers a glimpse into the complex life of Stephen Girard, America’s first multi-millionaire, and illuminates the legacy of a school which he founded, which has fascinated Philadelphia visitors since the 19th century, became the focus of a key Northern civil rights case in the 20th century, and continues to educate youth today.
Come behind the wall at Girard College to explore our monumental building and historical collections. From 18th-century decorative arts to civil rights photographs to ginger cakes, the Founder's Hall museum is full of fascinating history and quirky surprises. In addition to our permanent exhibit, our new changing exhibition space currently features an exhibit on science education in the 19th and early 20th centuries
•Founder's Hall is a National Historic Landmark. The museum is located on the second floor and requires climbing a flight of stairs to view.
• Advance registration is helpful for us, but walk-in visitors are very welcome.
• Because Girard College is an active 1-12 school, all visitors must check in with security when arriving on campus
• There is parking available on-site; Founder's Hall is also accessible by several bus lines and is a half-mile walk from the Girard Ave. subway stop.
• Check our website for more information about our collections and other events
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Founders Hall at Girard College, 2101 South College Avenue, Philadelphia, United States
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