Rosenbach Museum & Library
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone: (215) 732-1600
Fax: (215) 545-7529
- Cross Street:
- 20th Street
- Hours:
- Tue, Thu-Sun 10am-5pm, Wed 10am-8pm
Editorial Review for Rosenbach Museum & Library – by Judy West
In Short
The Rosenbach houses the largest collection of portrait miniatures in the country, as well as a notable collection of furniture and book-related items, like Herman Melville's bookcase. Also inside: the first copy of the first edition of "Don Quixote," more than 600 letters from Lewis Carroll, personal letters from George Washington, and a collection of illustrations and manuscripts by Maurice Sendak.
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Insider Tips
When to GoEvery June, celebrities show up on the steps of the Rosenbach to read passages from "Ulysses," Joyce's seminal 20th-century novel. Bloomsday concludes with a boisterous party.
User Reviews for Rosenbach Museum & Library
05/23/2002 Posted by nkhan
I am such a book lover and was so surprised to find a museum filled with so many amazing rare books and manuscripts! You won't be disappointed!
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