The Arch Street Meeting House, built to reflect Friends’ testimonies of simplicity and equality, is little changed after more than two centuries of continuous use.
The historic Meeting House is open to the public and is a National Historic Landmark. It is a living Quaker meeting house to this day, home to the Monthly Meeting of Friends of Philadelphia and Philadelphia Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends.
Plan Your Visit
- Tours
- Group Reservations
- Exhibits
- Nearby Attractions
- Directions
- Public Transportation
- Facility Use
- Contact Us
We welcome individuals, families, groups and schools
Tours are available Tuesday – Saturday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
We are also open on summer holidays.
Our tour includes exhibits in the East Room, a visit to the West Room and an overview of Quaker faith. Our store offers books and gift items for adults and children.
We welcome groups of all kinds, including school groups.
Tours are available Tuesday – Saturday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
We are also open on summer holidays.
In-depth tours, information and interpretation are available on a wide variety of subjects. For more information about our tour services please see our page about Interpretive Subjects and contact us about your specific interests.
If you wish to schedule a group or school tour, please contact us in advance at (215) 413-1804 to make a reservation.
Our permanent exhibits include:
- William Penn dioramas
- Early Quaker artifacts
- 1844 Quilt from the “House of Industry” established by Anne Parrish & Quaker women in 1795.
- Needle work panels called “The ABC’s of Quakerism”
A self-guided tour includes an overview of the permanent and temporary exhibits as well as film presentations.
We are located in the heart of the nation’s most historic square mile.
- Two blocks to Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell and the National Constitution Center
- Four blocks to Penn’s Landing, the Betsy Ross House and Ben Franklin’s grave
- Eight blocks to the Philadelphia Convention Center and Reading Terminal Market
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
From I-95 southbound: take 2nd Street to Callowhill exit and continue on 2nd Street for four blocks; turn west onto Arch Street. Turn left at 4th Street. Entrance to our parking lot is on the left, about halfway down the block.
From I-95 northbound: take the Callowhill Street exit (left exit from I-95). Continue to 4th Street. Turn left onto 4th Street. Proceed to Arch Street. Cross Arch Street. The entrance to our parking lot is on the left, about halfway down the block.
From I-676 (Vine Street Expresssway) from points north and west: take 6th Street south to Race Street; turn left and head east on Race to 4th Street.
From Market Street and points south in Center City: head north on 3rd Street; turn left onto Arch Street.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
Access to the Arch Street Meeting House is easy via public transportation throughout the Philadelphia region.
AMTRAK: From the Philadelphia 30th Street Amtrak Station, take SEPTA Regional Rail, the SEPTA Market-Frankford subway, SEPTA bus or taxi.
SEPTA Regional Rail: Go to the Market East Station. Proceed on foot to 4th and Market Streets. Turn north on 4th Street one block to Arch Street. Turn east on Arch Street. The entrance to the Arch Street Meeting House is in the middle of the block.
SEPTA Market-Frankford subway: Go to the 5th & Market station. Proceed on foot to 4th and Market Streets. Turn north on 4th Street one block to Arch Street. Turn east on Arch Street. The entrance to the Arch Street Meeting House is in the middle of the block.
SEPTA buses: Take any bus to Market Street. Transfer to Market Street buses for Front Street or Penn’s Landing (both traveling east on Market Street). Proceed to 4th and Market Streets. After disembarking from the bus, turn north on 4th Street one block to Arch Street. Turn east on Arch Street. The entrance to the Arch Street Meeting House is in the middle of the block.
The Arch Street Meeting House is available for groups, meetings and events!
We have meeting spaces on two floors that accommodate groups from eight to eight hundred. We welcome wedding and commitment ceremonies of all traditions. Our historic meeting spaces, with fine acoustics, are well loved and appreciated by musicians and actors.
Please contact us by phone at 215/413-1804 or email us at archstreetmeetinghouse@pym.org for information and availability. Our fax number is 215/627-3624.
For guests requiring overnight lodging, the Wyndham Philadelphia Historic District hotel is located across the street from our facility; their telephone number is 215-923-8660.
The Arch Street Meeting House is located at 320 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA. Our front entrance is located on Arch Street mid-way between 3rd and 4th Streets. The entrance to our off street parking is located on 4th Street, mid-way between Arch Street and Market Street.
Please contact us at 215/413-1804 for opening times, information and group reservations. Our email address is archstreetmeetinghouse@pym.org.
About & History
Monthly Meeting of Friends Of Philadelphia (local congregation)