Location

The American Philosophical Society's Benjamin Franklin Hall is located at 427 Chestnut Street, across from the Portrait Gallery/ Second Bank of the United States.  Note:  The Philosophical Society owns two other buildings in the area (on 5th Street), but these are NOT associated with the concert.

About the Venue

Franklin Hall is a 375 seat auditorium offering plaza level and balcony seating.  All concerts at this venue are general admission seating.  Doors open 30 minutes prior to the performance.

There are many historic elements to the building.  Designed in the Italianate style, it features a visually striking white marble façade, and an impressive collection of paintings.  It was once home to the Farmers' and Mechanics' Bank, which was an important Philadelphia institution of long standing and the largest bank in the city during the latter part of the 19th century.  For more information on the building's history, please visit the American Philosophical Society's website.

Parking

Special discounted parking offered at the Ritz at the Bourse Garage (4th Street between Market and Chestnut Streets) - $4.50

After parking your car, as you enter the Philosophical Society, pick up a parking voucher at our Box Office table and present it to the person in the check-out booth as you leave the garage.