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103rd Engineers

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Military

1696 Thomas Massey House

Broomall, Pennsylvania

Historic House

The Thomas Massey House is a monument to the American dream - the home of an indentured servant who became a landowner, and like the American dream the house has endured almost 300 years. The Thomas Massey House is one of the oldest English Quaker homes in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

1st Troop Philadelphia City Cavalry

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Military

American Historical Society

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Historical Society

American Swedish Historical Museum

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Culture, History

Association for Public Art

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Art, Park

Over the years, the Association for Public Art (aPA) has commissioned, purchased, and placed an imposing selection of sculpture in various settings throughout Philadelphia.

Barnes Foundation

Merion, Pennsylvania

Brandywine Workshop and Archives

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Art

Dedicated to fine art printmaking and operates a lithography workshop and 3 galleries, which exhibit works on paper-prints,drawings, photographs, etc.

Carpenters' Hall

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Historic House

CIGNA Museum and Art Collection

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Art

Over 10,000 American fine and decorative art pieces; fire fighting and marine related objects; manuscripts.

Darby Borough Historical Preservation Society

Darby, Pennsylvania

Drexel University Museum, Nesbitt College of Design Arts

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Art

Fabric Workshop and Museum

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Specialized

Fleisher Art Memorial

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Art

The Samuel S. Fleisher Art Memorial is guided by the spirit of its founder, who first extended an invitation in 1898 for "the world to come and learn art." Samuel Fleisher's singular vision of high-quality, tuition-free art instruction continues uninterrupted at the Memorial.
Here, children from all economic and cultural backgrounds share in the commonality of the creative experience and the cultural diversity of the city.

Franklin Institute Science Museum

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Science

Friends Historical Association

Haverford, Pennsylvania

Friends of Independence National Park

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Park

Friends of the Grange, Inc.

Havertown, Pennsylvania

History

Henry George Birthplace

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Historical Society of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Historical Society

Huguenot Society of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Institute of Contemporary Art

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Art

John Coltrane Cultural Society

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Laurel Hill Mansion, Women for Greater Philadelphia

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Culture, History, Historic House, Park

Library Company of Philadelphia

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Library

Marine Corps League Museum

Wallingford, Pennsylvania

Marple Historical Society

Broomall, Pennsylvania

Historical Society

Media Historic Preservation Inc.

Media, Pennsylvania

Moore College of Art & Design

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Art

Morton Homestead

Prospect Park, Pennsylvania

History

Museum of Nursing History, Inc.

Springfield, Pennsylvania

History

Naomi Wood Collection at Woodford Mansion

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

National Liberty Museum

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Children's, General, History, Historical Society, Library, Science

Located in the heart of historic Philadelphia, the National Liberty Museum is dedicated to defusing violence and bigotry by celebrating America’s heritage of freedom and the wonderfully diverse society it has produced. The Museum includes 76 exhibits, 179 works of contemporary art, and stories of 1,993 heroes within eight expansive galleries and adjacent spaces.

Nether Providence Historical Society

Wallingford, Pennsylvania

Historical Society

Ormiston Mansion

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

History

Pennsylvania Hospital Archives

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

History

Philadelphia Mummers Museum

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

History

Philadelphia Museum of Judaica

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

History

Philadelphia Society for the Preservation of Landmarks

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

History

PMC Museum at Widener University

Chester, Pennsylvania

Culture, History, Historic House, Military, Specialized, University

The PMC Museum brings to life the history of Pennsylvania Military College, known in its time as the "West Point of the Keystone State." The museum's exhibits, through photographs, audio and video displays, and a wealth of artifacts, not only re-create life at PMC, but also tell the stories of the athletic and academic accomplishments of PMC students. As a lasting monument to PMC and its cadre of alumni, the PMC Museum honors the military and civilian achievements of its graduates.

Presbyterian Historical Society

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Historical Society

Print Club~The

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

History

Ray Gun Museum~The

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Rodin Museum

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

History

Rosenwald-Wolf Gallery

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

History

Scottish Historic & Research Soc. of Delaware Valley

Ardmore, Pennsylvania

Springfield Heritage Society

Springfield, Pennsylvania

Stephen Girard Collection

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Swarthmore College Peace Collection

Swarthmore, Pennsylvania

Art, Culture, Library

Swedish Colonial Society

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The Academy of Natural Sciences

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

History, Library, Nature Centers, Science

For 200 years, the Academy has connected people to nature. As Philadelphia's natural history museum, we educate visitors of all ages. Our scientists study evolution, biodiversity and ecology, providing information critical to understanding the natural world. These efforts are supported by a collection of 17 million biological specimens and a celebrated natural-history library.

The Athenaeum of Philadelphia

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The National Constitution Center

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The Thomas Leiper House

Wallingford, Pennsylvania

History, Historic House

The Thomas Leiper Estate is a Registered Historic Place in Nether Providence Township, Pennsylvania. Built by Thomas Leiper around 1785, the estate was named Strath Haven after Leiper's birth place in Strathaven, Scotland. The Friends of the Leiper House offers weekend guided tours of the house from April through December.

Tinicum Township Historical Society

Essington, Pennsylvania

History, Historical Society

The area now known as the Township of Tinicum in Delaware County Pennsylvania was originally inhabited by the Lenni-Lenape Indians. The name " Leni-Lenape " loosely interpreted in their Algonquian language meant "the real people" or "the original people."

University Gallery, Boland Hall

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

University

Upper Darby Historical Society

Upper Darby, Pennsylvania

Historical Society

Woodlands Trust for Historic Preservation

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

History

American Catholic Historical Society

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Historical Society

American Philosophical Society

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Art, History, Natural History, Science

American Women's Heritage Society, Belmont Mansion

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Historic House

Atwater Kent Museum

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Bellaire Manor

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Historic House

Campus Arboretum Association

Haverford, Pennsylvania

Arboretum

Chester Historical Preservation Society

Chester, Pennsylvania

Civil War and Underground Railroad Museum of Philadelphia

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

History, Library, Military

The museum was founded by many Civil War veterans as they started collecting their mementos from the war. Eventually they moved the collection to its present site. We have objects ranging from Meade's uniform to Jefferson Davis' smoking jacket, field medical kits, weaponry, even the head of General Meade's favorite horse, Old Baldy!

Delaware County Institute of Science

Media, Pennsylvania

Science

Eastern State Penitentiary

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

History, Specialized

Fort Mifflin on the Delaware

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Archaeology, Children's, History, Historic House, Military

Free Library of Philadelphia

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Library

Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College

Swarthmore, Pennsylvania

Art

Friends of the Blue Bell

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

History

Greek-American Hist. Soc. of Greater Phila. & Environs

Broomall, Pennsylvania

Historic Bartram's Garden

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Art

Horticulture Center

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Culture

Independence National Historical Park

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Park

Japanese House & Garden

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Botanical Garden

Klein Art Gallery at University Science Center

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Art

Lemon Hill Mansion

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Botanical Garden, General, History, Historic House, Library

Historic Federal Style House Museum. Collection period 1800 = 1834 Philadelphia. Built 1800.

Lower Merion Historical Society

Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania

Historical Society

Mario Lanza Institute and Museum

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

History

Masonic Library and Museum of Pennsylvania~The

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Library

Middletown Township Historical Society

Lima, Pennsylvania

Historical Society

Morton Historical Society

Morton, Pennsylvania

Historical Society

Moyamensing Historical Society

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Historical Society

Mutter Museum

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

History

National Archives - Mid Atlantic Region

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

History

National Museum of American Jewish History

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

History

Norwood Historical Society

Norwood, Pennsylvania

Historical Society

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Art

Philadelphia Folklore Project

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

History

Philadelphia Museum of Art

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Art

Philadelphia Sketch Club

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Art

The Philadelphia Sketch Club functions as a regional arts education center offering life model and printmaking workshops, exhibitions, a library, archive, and study collection. The intriguing history and legacy of the Philadelphia Sketch Club lends a distinct atmosphere to the organization today and continues to flavor the organization's contemporary initiatives, making for an extraordinary experience for those who participate in the PSC's activities.

Please Touch Museum

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Children's, History

Polish American Cultural Center Museum

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

History

Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

History

Quaker and Special Collections

Haverford, Pennsylvania

University

Richard Allen Museum

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Rosenbach Museum & Library~The

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Library

Scott Arboretum

Swarthmore, Pennsylvania

Arboretum

Shoe Museum~The

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Springfield Historical Society

Springfield, Pennsylvania

Historical Society

Strawberry Mansion

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Swarthmore Historical Society

Swarthmore, Pennsylvania

Historical Society

Sweetbriar

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

History

The African American Museum

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Culture

The Balch Institute for Ethnic Studies of The Historical Society of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Library, Specialized

In January 2002, The Balch Institute merged into The Historical Society of Pennsylvania. The archival and library collections of The Balch have been fully integrated into the Society and relocated to 1300 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107. The building at 18 S. 7th Street is for sale. There are no exhibitions nor programs being staged at the 7th Street site. All operations and staff have also been relocated to 13th Street. The URL for the combined organization is www.hsp.org and the contact phone number is 215-732-6200.

The Philadelphia Art Alliance

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Art

Thomas Eakins House

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

History

University City Historical Society

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Historical Society

University of Pennsylvania Museum

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

University

Widener University Art Collection & Gallery

Chester, Pennsylvania

Art, Culture, University

The Widener University Art Collection and Gallery is a unique campus and community resource for students, staff, employees, and the public.

Zoological Society of Philadelphia

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Zoo

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MUSEUM CONFERENCES

March 10 - March 13, 2026

California Association of Museums 2026 Annual Conference

California Association of Museums

Omni Hotel

Los Angeles, California

CAM is hard at work planning for the 2026 conference, set to take place from March 10–13, 2026 in Los Angeles. We look forward to highlighting best practices and innovative ideas from California's museum community at CAM 2026: Reframing

Reframing encapsulates the tangible nature of museum work–what we restore, revive, and rebuild–and the intangible nature of museum work–where we reflect, interpret, educate, and shift perspectives. On a larger scale, Reframing gives us the power to redefine who we are, why we’re important, and how we connect with and show up for our community. Reframing is resistance and resilience.

We look forward to reuniting with the California museum community in Los Angeles, March 10–13, 2026 at the Omni Hotel. Stay tuned for more annual conference developments.

April 29 - May 2, 2026

Oregon Museum Association 2026 Conference

Oregon Museums Association

Woodburn, Oregon

OMA will join forces with Oregon Heritage for a spring conference in Woodburn

Save the Date: 2026 Conference

For more information, please call !!!.

February 16 - February 18, 2026

Small Museum Association 42nd Annual Conference 2026

Small Museum Association

The Yorktowne Hotel, York, Pennsylvania

York, Pennsylvania

42nd Annual Conference: Climate Chang

Explore how museums are dealing with the challenges of climate change, from more extreme weather events to changing community needs. Join other small museum professionals and volunteers in discussing the key role small museums can play in educating, engaging, and supporting their communities in the face of changing physical and social climates

About the Conferenc

The annual SMA conference attracts more than 300 museum professionals, board members, and volunteers from a wide variety of small museums. They attend sessions on topics ranging from collections and education to staffing and board issues. We offer a large Museum Resource Hall and plenty of informal networking opportunities for you to talk with (and get ideas from!) other small museum professionals and volunteers.

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