Visit the Museum

Chemical Heritage Foundation
315 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106

Tel: 215.925.2222 • Fax: 215.925.1954
E-mail: museum@chemheritage.org

Museum hours

Monday–Friday, 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
First Friday of the month: 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.

Kindly note that the museum will be closed on these holidays:

  • New Year’s Day (January 1, 2011)
  • Martin Luther King Day (January 17, 2011)
  • Memorial Day (May 30, 2011)
  • Independence Day (July 4, 2011)
  • Labor Day (September 6, 2010)
  • Thanksgiving and the day after (November 25–26, 2010)
  • Christmas Eve (December 24, 2010)

Admission

Admission to the museum at CHF is free.

Viewing exhibits

The permanent exhibit, Making Modernity, and the changing exhibits in the Hach Gallery, DuPont Gallery, and Fisher Gallery can be viewed at any time during museum hours.

First Fridays at CHF

CHF participates in First Fridays, an open house occurring the first Friday of the month throughout Philadelphia’s Old City Arts District. In addition to extending our hours until 8:00 p.m., the Museum at CHF hosts fascinating special guest speakers and hands-on activities.

Directions, transportation, and parking

Get directions, transportation information, and parking information here.

Wheelchair accessibility

CHF’s exhibits are completely accessible by wheelchair. Please see “Wheelchair Access” here.

Get a Guided Tour

Upcoming Events

Meet us in person at one of these events:

Need Meeting Space?

CHF’s state-of-the-art conference center is in Philadelphia’s beautiful historic district.

 

First Fridays at CHF

CHF joins its Old City neighbors in hosting special events on the First Friday of most months. Learn more about our First Friday schedule.

Exhibits at CHF

CHF’s newest exhibit explores public responses to scientific breakthroughs with paintings, photographs, books, and cartoons. Marvels and Ciphers: A Look Inside the Flask is on view until December 10.

 

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