We are an historic and vibrant, Philadelphia-centered and member-supported circulating library, research archive, and cultural forum dedicated to harnessing our resources — our expert staff, our collections of books, art and architecture treasures, and our National Historic Landmark Building — to strengthen our growing urban community through cultural engagement and fellowship.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Speaker Series
Thursday, May 28 at 6:00 PM
PHILLY UNFILTERED: Public Space
Shawn McCaney & Matthew Jordan-Miller Kenyatta
Film Screening
Monday, June 1 at 2:00 PM
MONDAY MOVIE MATINEE: Witness (1985)
Carrie Rickey
Discussion Group
Tuesday, June 2 at 3:00 PM
Italian Conversation Group
Speaker Series
Tuesday, June 2 at 6:00 PM
When The Declaration of Independence Was News
Emily Sneff
The Athenaeum of Philadelphia operates the Regional Digital Imaging Center (RDIC), which provides digital imaging and printing services to members and clients, featuring a Cruse CS 220 ST model scanner. LEARN MORE
