Wagner Free Institute of Science

Local nameWagner Free Institute of Science
LocationPhiladelphia

The Wagner Free Institute of Science is a natural history museum at 1700 West Montgomery Avenue in north Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Founded in 1855, it is a rare surviving example of a Victorian era scientific society, with a museum, research center, library, and educational facilities. Its buildings, developed between 1859 and 1901, present the collections of founder William Wagner in the style of the period, and have been designated a National Historic Landmark for their architecture and state of preservation.

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Second-floor Hall of the… @ Joseph Elliott, HABS photographer.
 

Opening hours

Tues - Fri: 9 am - 4 pm

Closed National Holidays.

Admission

A donation of $10 for adults and $5 for children is suggested.

Guided tours:
Adults:$15
Seniors: $10
Children: $5

More information and contact

Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wagner_Free_Institute_of_Science

Official website http://www.wagnerfreeinstitute.org/

Phone +1 215 763 6529

Address 1700 West Montgomery Avenue, Philadelphia, PA

Coordinates 39°58'50.974" N -75°9'44.611" E

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