Rare Book Department

Public library

attraction

1901 Vine St Third Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Rare Book Department

About

One of the largest public library special collections in the country, offering free guided tours daily at 11 am showcasing unique items like Charles Dickens' pet raven 'Grip', books laced with arsenic, ancient cuneiform tablets, and medieval manuscripts.

Why go

Must try

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Rating

4.7 / 5 (7 reviews)

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Website

Phone: +1 215-686-5416