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:
Tuesday through Friday
9:30am to 4:30pmThe 1st Saturday of the month
(February-June & September-December) Noon to 4:00pm
Office Hours:
Monday through Friday
9:00am to 5:00pm
The Institute is closed on the following days:
Memorial Day: May 27, 2024
Independence Day: July 4-5, 2024
Summer Break: August 12 - 23, 2024
Labor Day: September 2, 2024
Sip of Science: November 14 - 15, 2024
Thanksgiving: November 27 - 29, 2024
Winter Holiday: December 23 - 26, 2024
New Year’s Day: January 1, 2025
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