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Atwater Kent Museum Review
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Atwater Kent Museum
Museums / Galleries, Historic District
Fodor's Review:
Philadelphia's official history museum tells the city's story, beginning with its founding more than 300 years ago. Started in 1938 by Atwater Kent, a wealthy inventor, radio magnate, and manufacturer, the museum contains more than 100,000 objects -- everything from textiles to toys -- that illustrate what everyday life was like for generations of Philadelphians. It occupies an elegant 1826 Greek Revival building designed by John Haviland, who was also the architect of the Eastern State Penitentiary. The museum owns a sizable collection of works by Norman Rockwell, the most well-known American illustrator of the 20th century, including the artist's 332 covers for the Saturday Evening Post (about 50 are on display at any given time).
INFO
- Address: 15 S. 7th St., Historic Area, Philadelphia, PA
- Phone: 215/685-4830
- Web site
- Cost: $5
- Open: Wed.-Sun. 1-5
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