American Philosophical Society 39.946644° N -75.14985° W
Description
The American Philosophical Society (APS) offers students a chance to go back through American history and science, ranging all the way from the Founding Fathers to the internet age.
Lunch Notes
The APS does not provide space or food for student lunches. There are plenty of lunch options to explore nearby. Space is often available at the Independence Visitor Center or other locations in the Old City District.
Bathroom Notes
The APS does not have public bathrooms. Public restrooms are available at the Independence Visitor Center, located nearby at 6th and Market.
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Grades
Cost
Accommodations
Learning Experiences
Field Trip
Guided Tours
Visit the APS Museum for a guided tour with one of our education staff members. Guided Tours take your class through our museum, provide moments of inquiry, and give your students a chance to better explore the themes presented.
For information on our current exhibition, please visit our website. Our museum exhibitions are open April through December.
Guided tours are offered on a first-come-first-served basis and only available on Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday.
Subjects Covered
history, 18th century, 19th century, science, social studies, primary sources
Grades
6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, adult, postsecondaryCapacity
20 stu., Max 3 chap.Activity
field trip
Duration
45 min.Price Options
$40.00 per Group for School Group
$5.00 per Person for Non School Group
$0.00 per Person for Title I School
Museum Planning
This mini-workshop gives students a chance to make their own exhibition. Using object trading cards based on our current exhibition, students have to trade objects, write an exhibition thesis, and create connections between objects. The mini-workshop ends with students mapping their exhibitions and sharing-out to the group.
It is suggested that this program is paired with a guided tour of the museum (which takes 45 minutes). This program is available on a first-come-first-served basis. Can be booked for Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday.
Subjects Covered
history, science, social studies, cultural connections, arts, primary sources
Grades
6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, postsecondaryCapacity
20 stu., Max 3 chap.Activity
field trip
Duration
45 min.Price Options
$40.00 per Group for School Group
$0.00 per Group for Title I School
School Partnership
A Malignant Tale: 1793 Yellow Fever Epidemic
Explore the 1793 yellow fever epidemic through this program. Students will use letters from the APS archive to piece together the experience of a son whose mother caught the disease. The program promotes empathy, historical thinking, and gets a little messy!
The yellow fever program is available on a first-come-first-served basis. This program may be booked Monday through Friday, with a preference for Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. If interested in expanding your visit to Old City, Historic Philadelphia, Inc has partnered with the APS on a similar program.
Subjects Covered
history, 18th century, science, social studies, cultural connections, reading
Grades
9, 10, 11, 12Capacity
40 stu., Max 4 chap.Activity
school partnership
Duration
45 min.Price Options
$2.00 per Person for School Group