Athenaeum of Philadelphia — Attraction in Philadelphia

The Athenaeum of Philadelphia is a treasure trove of knowledge and culture! Founded in 1814, it’s a special collections library and museum that dazzles with its Italianate architecture and brownstone charm. It’s a place where history and the arts converge, housing an incredible collection of architecture and interior design history. Imagine walking through its doors and being surrounded by 180,000 drawings, over 350,000 photographs, and manuscripts from about 1,000 American architects. It’s not just a building; it’s a celebration of American creativity and heritage right in the heart of...

I'm an artist and have used their digital scanning service. The work is placed face up on a large (4'x8') bed with a vacuum surface that keeps the work flat while it slowly rolls underneath a wide format camera. They give you your scan on a disc and save a backup. This is great for some type of artwork. Some adjustments in Photoshop are needed. A scan costs $100 but you can scan multiple images in one scan and if you join their organization you receive 25% off. Great for some art but not necessarily...

Amazing environment — clean, lovely architecture, filled with polite and gentle people. An amazing and tranquil place. A great great great spot to work remotely and/or study. The loveliest place to ever work in in all of Philadelphia in my opinion. Always one of the best membership money I have ever spent in my life.

The only minus is that it can be quiet cold inside, which may probably be the ideal temperature for books preservation and wood condition but not...