The Rosenbach Museum & Library

About the Rosenbach

Welcome to the Rosenbach Museum & Library. Home to a collection of nearly 400,000 rare books, manuscripts, and fine and decorative art objects, including some of the best known literary and historical objects in the world, the Rosenbach serves everyone from schoolchildren and families to advanced researchers, and casual visitors from around the corner or around the globe. More

Current Exhibition

Moore Adventures in Wonderland

Wednesday, September 23, 2009 - Sunday, June 6, 2010

Inspired by the Rosenbach’s extensive Lewis Carroll and Marianne Moore collections and the whimsical qualities of the exhibition space, Sue Johnson’s installation creates a poetic archive and a hyper-visual experience of Alice Through the Looking Glass. More

All Exhibitions

Programs & Events

Historic House Tour

Romance at the Rosenbach

A Thematic Tour of the Historic House

Wednesday, February 10, 2010 - 6:00pm

Discover the romantic side of the Rosenbach’s collections on this thematic tour of the Historic House. More

All Programs & Events

Featured Promotion

Dual-Admission Ticket with the Mütter Museum!

Jan 1 2010 - Dec 31 2013

The Rosenbach and the College of Physicians’ Mütter Museum have joined forces to offer a discounted dual-admission ticket. One can now save $5 when buying a ticket to visit both institutions, AND get discounts at Seafood Unlimited and T.A. Flannery’s!

Tickets are $15 each. Cannot be combined with other discounts and offers.

Click here for Mütter Museum’s Hours.

Museum Hours

Tuesday — Noon - 5pm
Wednesday — Noon - 8pm
Thursday — Noon - 8pm
Friday — Noon - 5pm
Saturday — Noon - 6pm
Sunday — Noon - 6pm

Research Hours

Wednesday — 10:30am - 12:30pm, 1:30pm - 6pm
Thursday — 10:30am - 12:30pm, 1:30pm - 6pm
Friday — 10:30am - 12:30pm, 1:30pm - 4:30pm

Reading room closed for lunch — 12:30pm - 1:30pm

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