The Rosenbach offers exhibits, programs, and tours showcasing rare books, manuscripts, and art.
Plan Your Visit
Hours
Wednesday: Noon — 8pm
Thursday: Noon — 8pm
Friday: Noon — 5pm
Saturday: Noon — 6pm
Sunday: Noon — 6pm
Closed Mondays and National Holidays.
For reading room hours, click here.
Admission
Reservations for groups of 10 or more are required. For information about Group Tours click here.
Cost
Seniors (ages 65 & older): $8.00
Students & Children: $5.00
Children under 12: Free
Rosenbach Members: Free! Click here to learn how to become a member.
Members of AAM,ICOM, & the North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) Program: Free
Address & Directions
Philadelphia, PA 19103
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The Rosenbach is wheelchair accessible at our rear entrance - please call for assistance.
Current Exhibition On View
American Voyager: Herman Melville at 200
Few American writers have achieved the cultural impact of Herman Melville, author of the eternal classic Moby–Dick. Yet he died unrecognized for his genius by his contemporaries. To commemorate the two-hundredth anniversary of Herman Melville’s birth, The Rosenbach’s new exhibition, American Voyager, will explore the life, works, and legacy of this iconic but under-read author.
COMING SOON! Manjiro: Drifting, 1841–2020
Manjiro’s epic tale begins in 1841, when, as a teenager, he left his home village on a fishing trip. A violent storm left him shipwrecked and set the course that would lead Manjiro to become the first Japanese person to live in the United States. In partnership with the Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia’s JapanPhilly2020 initiative, The Rosenbach will present a special exhibition on Manjiro’s legendary life, featuring holdings from our collection along with partner loans.
Upcoming Events
May 10, 2020, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
May 17, 2020, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
May 24, 2020, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
May 31, 2020, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
June 14, 2020, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
June 21, 2020, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
June 28, 2020, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
July 5, 2020, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
July 12, 2020, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
July 19, 2020, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
July 26, 2020, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
August 2, 2020, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
August 9, 2020, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
August 16, 2020, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
August 23, 2020, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
August 30, 2020, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
September 6, 2020, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
September 13, 2020, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
September 20, 2020, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
September 27, 2020, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
October 4, 2020, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
October 11, 2020, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
October 18, 2020, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
October 25, 2020, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
November 1, 2020, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
November 8, 2020, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
August 12, 2020, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
September 16, 2020, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
October 14, 2020, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
August 19, 2020, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
September 23, 2020, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
October 21, 2020, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
November 18, 2020, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
December 16, 2020, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
January 27, 2021, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
February 17, 2021, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
August 20, 2020, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
September 17, 2020 - September 23, 2020, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
October 15, 2020 - October 21, 2020, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
November 19, 2020, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
December 17, 2020, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
From The Rosenblog
The Rosenbach’s upcoming online exhibition, programs, and educational opportunities use history and literature to spark civic engagement. “My fathers and mothers toiled to make an economic foundation for me! Every drop of my blood holds an heritage of patriotism. I am proud of my past; I hold faith in my future! I am …
This being the inaugural year of the Bloomsday art contest, none of us were sure how it would go. Were there artists out there who would be inspired to use Ulysses as the basis for some art? Well, the answer is yes, I said yes, there are, yes. Our first prize winner is Mike Sgier, …
In addition to the great pleasures of hearing and talking about Ulysses, a Rosenbach Bloomsday brings smaller pleasures, one of which is people-watching. Government officials and philanthropists, actors and academics, artists and students, dogs and babies mingle in the crowd. Some (well, not so many of the dogs or babies) bring their own well-worn books …
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The Rosenbach relies on contributions from our generous community of supporters to fund programs exhibitions, and collections care. Your generosity makes it possible for us to fulfill our mission of inspiring curiosity, inquiry, and creativity. There are a variety of ways to give: become a member, join the Delancey Society, or give an annual gift at any time.
