Visit the Wagner Museum

Come see our National Historic Landmark building and museum collections, including rocks, minerals, fossils, taxidermy animals, mounted skeletons, and more! The exhibit hall is self-guided, allowing visitors to explore and learn at their own pace. For first-time visitors and anyone preferring a little more direction, we have scavenger hunts to guide you and knowledgeable staff on hand to answer any questions.

Museum Hours:

Office Hours:

  • Monday through Friday
    9:00am to 5:00pm

The Institute is closed on the following days:

  • Memorial Day: May 26, 2025

  • Independence Day: July 4, 2025

  • Summer Break: August 11 - 25, 2025

  • Labor Day: September 1, 2025

  • Sip of Science: November 13 - 14, 2025

  • Thanksgiving: November 26 - 28, 2025

  • Winter Holiday: December 22 - 26, 2025

  • New Year’s Day: January 1, 2026

Things to Note…

Accessibility: The Wagner’s building is a National Historic Landmark. The museum is located on the second floor and requires climbing a flight of stairs to view. Contact us for more information about accessibility.

Summer Heat Policy: The Wagner’s landmark building is not air conditioned. The Exhibit Hall is on the second floor and during protracted periods of hot weather the space can have a higher heat index than outdoors. For the safety of visitors and staff, the Exhibit Hall may be closed to the public when the heat index is too high. Closures for weather will posted on the Home page.

Directions:

Located at: 1700 West Montgomery Avenue, between North 17th Street & North Bouvier Street

By train: The Broad Street subway (Orange Line – local train only) stops at Temple University/Cecil B. Moore Avenue

By Bus: Bus Route 2 at the 16th Street and Montgomery Avenue stop