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Where can I find the weather in Philadelphia?

Weather Link

Find up to the minute weather for Philadelphia, PA by the Weather Channel The weather can change any minute.

   
What does Philly mean?

Philly

Philly is a common phrase for Philadelphia.

   
Is there a zoo in Philadelphia?

Philadelphia Zoo

Visit America's First Zoo - The Philadelphia Zoo See tigers, lions, bears, and much more!

   
Who provides transportation in Philadelphia?

Smart Traveller

Smart Traveller gives updated information about traffic in Philadelphia.

   
what museums are in Philadelphia?

Philadelphia City Hall

Located at Broad and Market Streets. Tallest masonry building to be built unsupported by a steel structure. At 510 feet high, it is a commanding presence in Center City, at the exact geographical center of William Penn's original plan for Philadelphia.

Open Weekdays 9:30 am - 4:15 pm
90-minute tour, including tower, departs weekdays at 12:30 pm.

   
what museums are in Philadelphia?

Independence Seaport Museum

Located at Delaware Avenue and Walnut Street

Maritime heritage is the theme. Interactive exhibits invite the visitor to use hands-on technology to share a variety of experiences associated with the Delaware River and Bay. Great insight into the lives of American sailors.The USS Olympia is outside the museum in the Historic Ship Zone, along with the submarine USS Becuna, one of the few surviving World War II vessels on display in the country.

Open every day 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas.

   
what museums are in Philadelphia?

Academy of Music

Located in Broad and Locust Streets. The only surviving European-style opera house in America and is home to the Opera Company of Philadelphia and the Pennsylvania Ballet.

Box office hours Monday to Saturday 10 am - 5:30 pm and open until 8:30 pm on event nights.

   
what museums are in Philadelphia?

University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology

See life in ancient Egypt, stand in one of the world's best preserved Egyptian royal palaces and meet a Sphinx that is located on the Pennsylvania University Campus. The Chinese Rotunda has excellent art and history.

Hours: Tuesday to Saturday: 10:00 am - 4:30 pm, Sunday: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

   
What can I do in Philadelphia?

Philadelphia Guide

Looking for great things to do in Philadelphia? Check out Philadelphia.com. You'll find great accommodations and attractions.

   
What foods are in Philadelphia?

Favorite Foods

If you're visiting Philadelphia, PA you need to try certain foods.

  • Philly soft pretzel
  • Philly cheesesteak
  • Tasty Cakes

   
What should I take to the zoo?

Zoo Trip

If you visit the zoo, bring these items if needed. Sunblock, water bottle, sunglasses, straws (if you need them to drink), hand wipes, a camera, and money.

   
what museums are in Philadelphia?

Historical Society of Pennsylvania

Located at 1300 Locust Street in Philadelphia. The museum has several of America's most historical documents, more than 5,000 books, many thousands of graphics and 15 million manuscript items.

Open Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 9:30 am - 4:45 pm, Wednesday: 1 pm - 8:45 pm.
Closed Sunday, Monday and national holidays

   
Where can I visit in Philadelphia?

Independence Visitor Center

Visit the Independence Visitor Center. It's located at 6th and Market Street.

   
What can I do in Philadelphia?

Helicopter Museum

Visit the American Helicopter Museum located in West Chester, Pennsylvania. See all the helicopters that you want.

   
what museums are in Philadelphia?

African-American Museum

Located at 7th and Arch Street. Dedicated to the collection and preservation of cultural material that chronicles and illustrates the African American experience in Philadelphia, the Delaware Valley and the Americas. There are 400,000 objects and images.

Open Tuesday to Saturday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, Sunday 12:00pm - 5:00 pm
Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year and Easter

   
what museums are in Philadelphia?

Academy of Natural Sciences

Located at 19th Street in Philadelphia. Great museum for all ages - interactive, visit the Mesozoic period, view fossils, study 160 million years of dinosaur history and get familiar with a Giganotosaurus, at 45 feet long.

Open Monday to Friday: 10 am - 4:30 pm, Weekends: 10 am - 5 pm. Closed Thanksgiving, Xmas and New Year's Day

   
What is the weather like in Philadelphia?

Weather

The weather in Philadelphia is seasonal. During the summer, it's very humid. Usually, we don't have a lot of snow, and winters aren't extremely cold. Tree leaves start changing colors in mid-October and the signs of spring can be seen in April.

   
Where is the Franklin Institute?

Franklin Institute

The Franklin Institute is an amazing place to visit. Adults and children will enjoy it. They can learn about science by doing activities hands on. There is also a weather station. You can also see excellent shows in the IMax theater.

Museum

Hours:
Note: The Franklin Institute is CLOSED
on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve,
Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.

Science Center
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday through Saturday

Mandell Center
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday through Thursday
9:30 AM - 9:00 PM Friday and Saturday

Location:
222 North 20th Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103
215.448.1200

   
Is there a military museum in Philadelphia?

New Hall Military Museum

Located 320 Chesnut Street in Philadelphia. The museum is dedicated to documenting and preserving historical material relating to the Army, Navy and Marines in early American history. Open Wednesday to Sunday: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm.

   
Where can I find visitors information in Philadelphia?

Philadelphia Convention Center

The Philadelphia Convention Center has a lot of information for visitors. It's also a place for many city events.

   
Is there a military museum in Philadelphia?

Civil War Library and Museum

Located at 1805 Pine Street. 13,000 volume library and 5,000 photographs documenting the 'War of the Rebellion'. See uniforms, weapons, flags and personal effects, some belonging to Generals Reynolds and Meade, which survived the battle of Gettysburg. Abraham Lincoln has an entire room dedicated to him. The building dates from the nineteenth-century and is located in historic Rittenhouse Square.

Hours: Open Wednesday to Saturday: 11:00 am - 4:30 pm

   
what museums are in Philadelphia?

Independence National Park

Independence National Park is located in Center City Philadelphia, and often said the birthplace of America. Visitors can see the Liberty Bell, an international symbol of freedom, and Independence Hall, a World Heritage Site where both the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution were created.

   
What time zone is Philadelphia in?

Time Zone

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is on the eastern time zone. We do participate in daylight savings time.

   
Where can I go ice skating in Philadelphia?

River Rink

River Rink is where you can go ice skating at Penn's Landing. It's fun and exciting for the entire family.

   
Is there an art museum in Philadelphia?

Philadelphia Art Museum

This is where Sylvester Stallone became famous in the movie Rocky! The Philadelphia Art Museum is located at
Benjamin Franklin Parkway and 26th Street Philadelphia, PA 19130. The phone number is
(215) 763-8100. They have wonderful exhibits alll year and a gift shop. Museum Hours:
Tuesday through Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday and Friday evenings until 8:45 p.m.
Closed Mondays and legal holidays.

   
How can I contact Penn´s Landing?

Contact Penns Landing

If you wish to contact Penns Landing, call (215) 629-3200. It's Located at 211 South Columbus Blvd. and Walnut St. Philadelphia, PA 19106.

   
What is the traffic like in Philadelphia?

Traffic

Traffic in and around the city can be very heavy. The heaviest times are 6am-9am and 4pm-7pm. So, please keep that in mind when traveling the city.

   
Can I take a ferry ride in Philadelphia?

River Link Ferry

River Link Ferry is very popular in Philadelphia. You can take a ferry ride. The ferry is opened 7 days a week from April 1 - November 18 - 9:40am-5:40pm. It offers a scenic route of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

   
What can I do at Penns landing?

Visit Penns Landing

Penn's landing is a focal point of activities, fests, and concerts in Philadelphia. There is usually always something going on at Penn's landing.

   
When can I see the Liberty Bell?

Visit the Bell

You can visit the Liberty Bell from the hours 9am - 5pm. There are extended hours in the summer. The bell is always visible in glass. It's one of our national symbols for freedom.

   
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