Rosenbach Museum and Library
"Rare Manuscripts and First Editions"
The Rosenbach Museum & Library is cozily nestled away in a residential area within the two historic townhouses at 2008 and 2010 Delancey Place. The 19th-century townhouses boasts original manuscripts and handwritten copies of some of the world's most important literary works. The most highly prized of all the rarities on display is the original handwritten manuscript for James Joyce's 'Ulysses'. The museum celebrates 'Ulysses' every June 16th with the Bloomsday festival. Apart from the library's extensive collection, the historic house museum also showcases period furniture and decorative artwork from the 16th to the 20th Centuries making for a diverse chronicle of historic culture and the literary arts.
2008-2010 Delancey Place, Philadelphia, PA, United States, 19103
Today: 12:00 PM - 08:00 PM Closed Now
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Tuesday | 12:00 PM to 05:00 PM |
Wednesday to Thursday | 12:00 PM to 08:00 PM |
Friday | 12:00 PM to 05:00 PM |
Saturday to Sunday | 12:00 PM to 06:00 PM |
"Rare Manuscripts and First Editions"
The Rosenbach Museum & Library is cozily nestled away in a residential area within the two historic townhouses at 2008 and 2010 Delancey Place. The 19th-century townhouses boasts original manuscripts and handwritten copies of some of the world's most important literary works. The most highly prized of all the rarities on display is the original handwritten manuscript for James Joyce's 'Ulysses'. The museum celebrates 'Ulysses' every June 16th with the Bloomsday festival. Apart from the library's extensive collection, the historic house museum also showcases period furniture and decorative artwork from the 16th to the 20th Centuries making for a diverse chronicle of historic culture and the literary arts.
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