The Rosenbach offers exhibits, programs, and tours showcasing rare books, manuscripts, and art.
Plan Your Visit
Current Hours
Tuesday: closed
Wednesday: closed
Thursday: 10:30am — 4:30pm
Friday: 10:30am — 4:30pm
Saturday: 10:30am — 4:30pm
Sunday: closed
Admission
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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
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.
Digital Exhibition | “I Am an American!” The Authorship and Activism of Alice Dunbar-Nelson
This digital exhibition will be the first major public museum exhibition to examine the life and work of this important Harlem Renaissance author, educator, and Civil Rights activist.
Upcoming Events
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
January 31, 2021, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
February 7, 2021, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
February 14, 2021, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
February 21, 2021, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
February 28, 2021, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
March 7, 2021, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
March 14, 2021, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
March 21, 2021, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
March 28, 2021, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
April 4, 2021, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
April 11, 2021, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
April 18, 2021, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
April 25, 2021, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
May 2, 2021, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
February 3, 2021, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
February 24, 2021, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
March 10, 2021, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
December 3, 2020, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
January 7, 2021, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
February 4, 2021, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
From The Rosenblog
A nation divided. A hotly contested election. A president feverishly appointing judges favorable to his viewpoint in the twilight of his term of office. Rumors that the opposition will lead the nation into radicalism and violence. 2020? Perhaps. But I’m here to tell you about the presidential inauguration in the aftermath of the election of …
I am greatly looking forward to the time when visitors can return to The Rosenbach and enjoy the remarkable tours our guides provide of the historic house that was the home of Phillip and Abraham Rosenbach in the last two years of their lives. Giving a tour is one of my greatest pleasures. Starting in …
The following objects were selected by The Rosenbach’s Collections Department staff as examples from across our collections of women who broke barriers in their eras, cultures, and professions. They changed the world around them and became role models for those who followed in their footsteps. Amy Lowell (1874-1924), typed letter signed to A. Edward …
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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.
