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
Wednesday, September 17 at 2:00 PM
Le Cercle Francophone d'Histoire: Jean-François Pilâtre de Rozier
Eric Simonis
Speaker Series
Thursday, September 18 at 6:00 PM
Seeing Better: A Conversation
Emma Copley Eisenberg & Jade Doskow
Trip
Friday, September 19 at 10:00 AM
Athenaeum Members Tour of Bartram's Garden
Mandy Katz, Head Gardener
Discussion Group
Saturday, September 20 at 1:00 PM
French Conversation Group
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
