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Chemical Heritage Foundation
315 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106-2702
Tel: 215.925.2222 • Fax: 215.925.1954
www.chemheritage.org
 

Public Tours of the Museum at CHF

10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Monday–Friday
(Please note our holiday closings.)

  • To arrange a guided tour, please complete a tour request.
  • For further details on visiting CHF’s exhibits, see our museum visitor information page.
  • You may take a FREE individual, self-guided tour using your cell phone by calling 215.525.1682.

Use of the Othmer Library

10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Monday–Friday
(Please note our holiday closings.)

  • Researchers are asked to contact staff to make an appointment in advance of a visit to the library. Please fill out an appointment request form or call 215.873.8205. A photo ID is required upon arrival.


Wheelchair Access

A wheelchair-accessible pedestrian gate is available at our parking lot entrance on 3rd Street, between Chestnut and Market streets. The pedestrian gate is unlocked during regular business hours and for events. If you’re traveling by car, drive up to the parking lot gate, which will open automatically during regular business hours and events. You may park in any open spot marked “Visitor” or in one of two handicapped spots. To enter the building, call our receptionist via the intercom at the East Entrance for Visitors and Staff.


Holiday Closings

When planning your visit to the museum or library of the Chemical Heritage Foundation, please note that CHF will be closed on the following dates in 2010–11:

  • Thanksgiving and the day after (November 25–26, 2010)
  • Christmas Eve (December 24, 2010)
  • 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 5, 2011)
  • Thanksgiving and the day after (November 24–25, 2011)

Directions ›

Located along Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia's Old City, CHF is within easy reach of Interstates 95 and 76, Philadelphia’s 30th Street Station, and the Philadelphia International Airport.

Hotels ›

CHF is situated within walking distance of several hotels. CHF visitors may be eligible for hotel discounts (subject to availability).

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