74 PHILADELPHIA CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU THINGS TO DO/ATTRACTIONS Museum of the American Revolution The American Revolution is brought to life through the museum’s collection of historical artifacts showcased through innovative technologies and immersive exhibits. AmRevMuseum.org, 101 South Third Street, Philadelphia, PA, 215-253- 6731 h k ✔ ✔ ✔ National Constitution Center The National Constitution Center tells the story of the Constitution, its history and its contemporary relevance through more than 100 multimedia exhibits, photographs and artifacts. constitutioncenter.org, Independence Mall, 525 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, 215-409-6700 h k ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ 90 New Hall Military Museum First built by the Carpenters’ Company to provide rental space, the building now houses a museum about the Army, Navy and Marines from 1775 -1800 nps.gov/inde, Chestnut Street between 3rd and 4th streets, Philadelphia, PA, 215-965-2305 h k ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ 60 Old City Hall Originally Philadelphia’s City Hall. Home of the U.S. Supreme Court from 1791- 1800. nps.gov/inde, 5th and Chestnut Sts., Philadelphia, PA, 215-965-2305 k ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ 30 Philadelphia Hope Fence Located at the Penn’s Landing Promenade; the Philadelphia Hope Fence was created to inspire hope and provide a place for people to honor special life moments. EVERY ONE HAS A STORY TO TELL. philadelphiahopefence.com, 201 S. Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, 215-521-6500 Philadelphia Society for the Preservation of Landmarks Four 18th-century historic house museums: Powel House (3rd Street), Physick House (4th Street), Grumblethorpe (in Germantown) and Historic Waynesborough (in Paoli). philalandmarks.org, 321 S. 4th St., Philadelphia, PA, 215-925-2251 ✔ ✔ 60- 120 PingPod PingPod is a fully automated table tennis space, open day & night. Reserve tables, take lessons, throw a party, join a league, and more. pingpod.com, 325 Chestnut, Philadelphia, PA, 646-875-8977 h k Science History Institute Discover the science in your life. Explore the amazing successes, astonishing failures and strange surprises behind the scientific discoveries that changed our world. sciencehistory.org, 315 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, 215-925-2222 h k ✔ ✔ ✔ 60 Second Bank of the United States This bank, an excellent example of Greek Revival architecture, now houses a collection of 185 late 18th- and early 19th-century portraits of the famous people of the era. nps.gov/inde, 420 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, PA, 215-965-2305 h k ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ 30 The Clay Studio The Clay Studio inspires curiosity and discovery around the art and craft of clay, drawing together students, artists and an engaged public into a welcoming community. Together we are a force for good. theclaystudio.org, 1425 N. American Street, Philadelphia, PA, 215-925- 3453 ✔ 15 The Museum for Art in Wood The Center for Art in Wood offers activities from within several different program areas and displays wood art on site and in traveling exhibitions centerforartinwood.org, 141 N. 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA, 215-923-8000 h ✔ The President’s House: Freedom and Slavery in the Making of a New Nation History of the original executive mansion of Washington and Adams, including the obscured story of enslaved Africans in the house during Washington’s presidency. nps.gov/inde/planyourvisit/ presidentshousesite.htm, 600 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, 215-965-2305 k ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ 45 Todd House Home of Dolley and lawyer John Todd from 1791 - 1793, this building allows visitors a glimpse into the lives of a young, middle-class Quaker family and the yellow fever epidemic of 1793 that destroyed them. nps.gov/inde, 341 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, 215-965-2305 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ 30 United States Mint See the first coining press used to strike our nation’s first coins at the United States Mint. All tours are self-guided, do not require a reservation and admission is free. usmint.gov, 151 North Independence Mall East, Philadelphia, PA, 215-408-0114 h k ✔ Vietnam Veterans Memorial The names of 645 local soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice are etched in black marble. Scenes of the war make silent and sobering testimony to the lists of fallen heroes. pvvm.org, Spruce Street and Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, 267-973-0600 h k ✔ 30 bus parking comp driver comp guide free food service tour lenght (minutes)
