Philadelphia, USA (Point of interest)

One of America's most important art museums, the wide-ranging permanent collection at Philadelphia Museum of Art contains 300,000 works spanning 2000 years. There are also special exhibitions that are put on each year. The museum is particularly k... Continue reading →

The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia has a permanent exhibit (Money Matters) that explains many aspects of the money and Federal Reserve Systems as well as banking. Discover the history of coinage and currency or examine a rare US$100,000 bill.... Continue reading →

Inspired by the spirit and inquisitiveness of Benjamin Franklin, Philadelphia's Franklin Institute science museum aims to instil those same qualities in others. Highlights include an IMAC cinema and large-scale walk-through human heart. Other attr... Continue reading →

Home of the famous Liberty Bell and "birthplace of America", this 45 acre park is a must-see Philadelphia landmark. One of the buildings of most interest within the Independence National Historic Park is Independence Hall. A World Heritage Site, t... Continue reading →

The oldest folk parade in America, Philadelphia's New Year Mummers Day is celebrated at the Mummers Museum. It houses a rich collection of Mummers paraphernalia and memorabilia, demonstrating the tradition of Philadelphia Mummery.... Continue reading →

Philadelphia's Mütter Museum was founded to educate future doctors about anatomy and human medical anomalies. Today, it serves as a resource for educating and enlightening the public about medicine and the changing attitudes of people towards heal... Continue reading →

Philadelphia's National Constitution Center opened to the public on 4 July 2003 and attracts one million visitors each year. Its stylish two-storey building houses more than 100 interactive and multimedia exhibits, photographs, sculpture, text, fil... Continue reading →

Philadelphia's National Liberty Museum is unusual in that its exhibits attempt to capture the spirit of liberty. It presents a roll of honour of 1000 heroes who have made the world a better place and works of art that try to represent the concept.... Continue reading →

Towering, ornate doors and intricate cornice work hides Philadelphia's Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. This is one of the most important collections of American genre and narrative painting, portraits, American Impressionism and sculpture.... Continue reading →

The Rodin Museum in Philadelphia is administered by the Philadelphia Museum of Art. It contains 124 sculptures, including bronze casts of some of the artist's greatest works. The Thinker - perhaps the most famous sculpture in the world - is here.... Continue reading →

The original US Mint - otherwise known as the home of the almighty dollar - is located in historic Philadelphia, the capital of the US from 1790-1800. It is open to schoolchildren and those with Congressional sponsorship for tours. This was the fi... Continue reading →