Hours

Admission

Snow Closing Policy - The Rosenbach will close for snow or other inclement weather conditions on days when the Philadelphia parochial school system does so. Philadelphia-area radio station KYW Newsradio (1060) makes comprehensive school closing announcements. Information about school closings is also available on KYW's website. If snow is forecast on the day of your scheduled appointment, please consult KYW about school closings.

House Tours - Guided tours of the historic Rosenbach house at 2010 Delancey Place are scheduled on the hour from 10am to 4pm, with an additional 5pm and 6pm tour on Wednesdays.Groups of 10 or more must make a reservation for a group tour. For group tour information, click here.

Research Appointments - The Library collections are open to researchers by appointment. Hours of access vary from regular museum hours. Visit our Research Page for more information.

Museum Store - The Rosenbach's museum shop offers a variety of items relating to the collections--everything from signed first editions of Maurice Sendak books, to scholarly editions of Ulysses, to cards printed with illustrations from Alice in Wonderland. The shop is open during regular museum hours and is also open on Mondays, when the museum is closed. Items can be ordered by phone, letter, email, or online.

Policies - In order to protect the Rosenbach collections and create a safe environment for all visitors, please observe the following policies:

• Photography is not allowed in the museum.
• Food and drink are not allowed in the galleries.
• All bags and personal items must be stowed in lockers, which are available in the coatroom. Smaller bags may be carried.
• Children 5 and under must be attended by an adult at all times. Strollers are not permitted in any of the museum galleries.
• Please be considerate when using cell phones. Please silence the ringer or turn off your phone before entering the galleries or at the start of your tour.
• The use of pens is not permitted in the museum; only pencils may be used for taking notes or sketching.