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 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