Please Note: This tour has been cancelled.

Join us for this rare peek into some of the most personal and emotional writing in our collections. From the aching yearnings of poet John Keats to the dying wishes of a Civil War solider, the Rosenbach is home to a variety of love letters.

Led by a member of our staff, spend an hour getting up-close and personal with a variety of treasures, including correspondence from Marlene Dietrich to Mercedes DeAcosta and handwritten pages from James Joyce’s Ulysses.

About Hands-on Tours

Created especially for visitors who seek an in-depth and focused look at our collection, Hands-On Tours allow you unparalleled access to rare and important items that are not usually on view to the public. Depending on the tour, you will have the chance to handle historic items, be it by turning the page of a rare book, testing the weight of a delicate teacup, or reading from a manuscript. Click here for a list of all themes and an up-to-date schedule.

Advance Registration

This tour has been cancelled.

Drop-in Visitors

This tour has been cancelled.

Cost

$5 per person (in addition to the cost of general admission).