Such a lovely garden!I am thrilled that the board has decided to allow guests from the public to enjoy this beautiful piece of the city, so rarely seen.I was lucky enough to see it on a simply wonderful sunny day.I hope youll enjoy the photos, and that the photos encourage others to stop in and check out the garden.

A gem in Rittenhouse and Philadelphia. Well curated and interesting exhibitions, very friendly, helpful staff and excellent facilities. Very easy booking system online.

The Rosenbach is a pure delight for any literary enthusiast. The museum has early editions of some of the most celebrated works in the English language (Miltons Paradise Lost manuscript, Shelleys early poetry and prose works, Bram Stokers original notes on Dracula, Keats famous letters to Fanny Brawne, Conan Doyles first American edition of Sherlock Holmes, a rare edition of Robinson Crusoe, James Joyces early handwritten manuscripts etc). Admission is also very fairly priced ($10) given the invaluable treasures this museum houses.

This might be my favorite museum of all time! The collection of books is second to none. The atmosphere of the museum is cozy and unlike any place I’ve been before. The docents at the Rosenbach are thrilled to answer questions and give guided tours, which I recommend doing! This past year, I became a member of the Rosenbach, and I am so glad that I did.

Really interesting exhibits, good place for a date

There is a lot of amazing history found at this museum! The rare book collection is just the beginning of what is offered! I really enjoyed the tour and I learned and saw a lot! I will be back for the events hosted by the museum!

This place was great. I went for an event, bit I got to take a tour as well. The guide was fantastic. We were rushing a bit at the end because we spent so much time going over stuff earlier.There is a good amount of history and a lovely collection of rare books to see.The event in went to was great as well. It was a Burns Night celebration. Plenty of readings of his work, Celtic music, and Scotch.If youre interested in it already, youll enjoy it.

Nice place and very quiet, it is very relaxing, good discoveries about African art.

Went in not knowing anything except that there were a lot of old books here. Absolutely loved the tour that Steve gave and learned a lot! What a great collection. A must see for writers/book lovers! The furniture was beautiful too. Thank you!

Great place for some book loving history! I was fortunate enough to get a tour and all the guides there are extremely knowledgeable. 100% would go again

A true gem packed with stories and inspiring personalities.

Absolutely impressive collection. A bibliophiles dream.

The place was very attractive and knowledgeable. The atmospherics was very calm. Perfect place to bring your children because theres lot of thing to learn here.

Amazing books, most of which you’ll only see the spine of during the regular tour. This was the only real disappointment of our Philly trip. The tour focused on the history and personalities of people noteworthy primarily for their wealth. Lots of time spent in front of portraits. The book collection was impressive, but not labeled. The most noteworthy volumes are in slipcases, so you don’t see that handwritten Ulysses, you just see the box it’s stored in. The building is nice and the furniture well-crafted, but not so amazing that it warrants an hour.The hands-on tour, I imagine, is better, but I can’t speak to that.

Excellent docents....wonderfully informative....world class collection

Im currently taking a class on Philadelphia Gothic literature at the Rosenbach. The class has been great so far- good discussion among classmates, lots of interesting historical and literary information from the instructor, and the syllabus has introduced me to at least two authors with whom I was previously unfamiliar. Ill have to make it a point to come back and tour the rest of the facility- up to this point, Ive only been there for my classes. From what Ive seen, the organization frequently hosts events and lectures that would be of particular interest to the literary-minded. As someone with a lifelong love of literature, Im happy theres a place like this in my city

Great behind the bookcase tour about Maryanne Moore, the poet. Rosenbach has her living room in the museum. Also handled some of her letters.

We absolutely enjoyed the museum adventure program for kids, their free once a month program for toddlers.

One of the worlds greatest collection of rare books

A fine collection of rare books, first editions, and manuscripts. Very nice tour led by a volunteer docent. If you like books you must visit

$10 cool. quick. Tours on the hour

A must stop for bibliophiles. A collection of literary works, manuscripts and folios that must be seen to be believed. Knowledgeable tour guides and curators will enrich your visit.

Beautiful location with some great historical books. Good to go for an hour or so, tours start on the hour so make sure to not go too early.

If you love books this place is your mother ship. You wont want to leave! We toured the home then met with a librarian who showed us letters from Washington and Jefferson, first edition copies of Don Quixote, Alice in Wonderland, Dracula, and the Pickwick Papers. We were invited to touch and turn through the books! It wad absolutely incredible and any unforgettable experience.

Great place with tons of literature history !

An incredible, astounding collection of some breathtaking works. My guided tour with Charlie was fun, informative, and showed off the treasures this hidden gem has to offer. Planning my return trip already!!

Excellent tour Don thanks learned a ton!

Went here on a whim when I was in Philly for the day and my goodness was it a good choice! I love a good library, for a start, and also old books. I ended up arriving right at 3 oclock, and they do tours on the hour, so I was just in time for that. There were two of us on the tour, plus the guide, which I quite liked, because it was more of a conversation than a lecture. Lots of interesting old furniture and history to hear on the first floor, followed by rows on rows on rows of books on the upper floors! It was fascinating to see first editions and printings for friends of all these classics I had been forced to read in high school. The woman giving us the tour (and alas, I have forgotten her name) was wonderful, and very informative, but also not afraid to admit when she didnt know details on something such as Jewish literature. Perhaps the most exciting part was to hear that one can request to sit down in the reading room with a certain first edition or such, and I will definitely be adding that to my list the next time I come to Philly! Highly recommend this for anyone with any interest in history, books, or literature.

Only went here because it was free but it was a really cool museum. It has a lot of different book and art collections. The real educational treat was the staff. Everyone I talked too had so much history to teach and one particular staff member and I were straight geeking together over an old map. Bathrooms, see picture, have some sweet art in it too.

Amazing rare book and incredible artifact museum.Tenn dollar admission fee is well worth it.Most knowledgeable tour guides.We took a tour with a small child who is not allowed to touch anything in the museum and it still went 45 minutes and we saw everything.Such a beautiful building full of beautiful things. Highly recommended.Especially if you enjoy books and literature.

A very impressive home with some of the most impressive book collections I have ever seen. First editions of many books. The original manuscripts that Shakespeare wrote are a treasure to behold.

This place is a bit off from the central Philadelphia, but definitely worths a visit. It has a surprising collection of valuable books and manuscripts, with great art pieces well-preserved. Admission for an adult is $10, and a student $5. And believe me, it definitely worths to pay, because a guide will explain to you what great collections the Rosenbach brothers owned with great care. Please do make a visit, and enjoy as much as I did.

Great place for all book lovers and treasurers of antiques! A must visit place when you come to downtown Philadelphia. Our guide gave a great tour of the mansion and the library.

Collection incredible, staff learned and fun

We ate here on the night we left Yellowstone NP. Such a treat! Did not expect this good of a meal in a tourist town like Cody, but it was really good. We had flatiron steak and veal parmigiana. Both were delicious. Also split the grilled shrimp appetizer--super garlicky and very good! Washed all down with Damilano Barolo--perfectly bold and really good with both entrees. Highly recommend if you are in Cody!

Took the tour. The docent was enthusiastic and knowledgeable. The third floor, stuffed with first editions was the highlight of our time there. Another item of note was a vellum proclamation from Charles the Second on the first floor. One of the items in that declaration was that womens parts in plays should be performed by women instead of boys, neat!Well be back!

Intimate & educational.

This is an amazing find, but only if you have an interest in authors, literature, rare books, and/or history. What a collection of rare manuscripts and first editions. And the Rosenbach brothers obtained the core collection of books for Harvards Widener library (The Wideners were a Philadelphia industrialist family, two of whom went down on the Titanic. The library memorializes the son.)

Very interestingly museum. Defiantly ine of a kind. The guide lead house tour is amazing! Plenty of old and very rare books to see.

Good Historical place. The tour is worth the money+time. Tour gave me many subjects to read more about.

A cute, special library hiding in the corner of the Rittenhouse neighborhood. Be sure to arrive just before the hour, as thats when the tours start.

The Rosenbach is a sometimes-overlooked gem. Dr. A. S. W. Rosenbach was the foremost antiquarian bookseller in the U. S. for decades, and this was not simply a business for him--he loved books and other historically significant objects and many of his most valuable acquisitions remain at the Rosenbach--among them ms. of _Ulysses_, the papers of Marianne Moore, two early versions of _The Canterbury Tales_, a remarkable array of Conrads mss. as well as a top-notch Lewis Carroll collection and the autograph notes to Bram Stokers _Dracula_. And one of the finest Robert Burns collections in the world. Of course, these are not all on display, though there is almost always an exhibition of some of the treasures, and anyone is welcome to consult the collections if you call ahead (or fill out an online form). The staff is knowledgeable and helpful. And keep your eyes open for Burns Night (Jan. 25th)--excellent music, recitations, and, of course, haggis and whisky!

Fabulous tour.Great collection of books and house.

Interesing place to pop into. Worth the stop. Tour info so-so (limited knowledge, especially on the furniture), no printed info available on items in the rooms to supplement the tour.

Interesting collection of books and artifacts from the Rosenbach family. The volunteer tour guides were unclear on how to pronounce the family name, and the gardens were closed. There are some interactive exhibits, but overall was not worth the price of admission. If you can go on a free day, its worth it to learn the history of the book Ulysses.

A lovely collection for literary and decorative arts enthusiasts alike, housed in a lovely historic home.

Interesting off the beaten path museum, with an amazing rare book and artifact collection, in a historic location.

This place is awesome as others have noted, this is a hidden gem. Just saw Oscar Wilde exhibit. Loved it. Always do an excellent job mounting exhibits. Annual Bloomsday not to be missed.

A unique little museum tucked away in Rittenhouse. Definitely worth a visit.

Quaint museum for the bibliophile. The only down side is much of the museum is inaccessible unless youre on a docent-led tour.

Awesome place! For book lovers (which I am), this collection is certainly worth your time.

An extraordinary museum tucked in Philadelphia. The selection of programs is excellent.

If youre interested in history and old books, this is the place for you.

Super educational tour, led by a very experienced guide. It was a pleasure to spend an hour and a half at this house.

Fascinating if you like books or publishing. Also a good look at wealtt Jewish Philadelphia

Wheelchair entrance is around back (no sign or info)

A hidden gem, and worth a trip if you appreciate literature and the written word. Also got to see the Maurice Sendak _Where the Wild Things Are_ exhibit, with early sketches and drafts, and a standout in the regular collection is the first edition of _Alice Adventures in Wonderland_ by Lewis Carroll.

Oh a hidden gem in Philly. Especially appealing to fans of Maurice Sendak, and other old and rare books and manuscripts.

For lovers of the printed book, or of Philadelphia Jewish history this is a place to go. Unfortunately the Maurice Sendak collection is no longer here, but lots of other interesting books and manuscripts.

A hidden Treasure, featuring now the history of the gumshoe dectives, classic radio showes.

Why dont they tell visitors the second floor is closed? Who will pay 10 dollars to see an exhibition in a small room at 1F????

I may check this place out later

Unsure of this place

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A must see!!!

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Best walking tour ever.