Founder’s Hall Museum
Plan Your Visit
Founder’s Hall Museum is self guided and visitors are welcome to stop in during open hours for as long or as little as they’d like.
No appointment is necessary during open hours, but because Girard College is an active school, all visitors must check in with security upon entering the campus.
General admission and parking are free.
Due to Girard College’s observance of the Juneteenth Holiday, the museum will be closed to the public on Thursday, June 19. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Weekday Hours: Every Wednesday-Friday 10-4.
Weekend Hours: Once a month, see schedule below
Founder’s Hall Museum hosts a monthly weekend open house, where visitors can enjoy special themed highlights and activities, along with the opportunity for a self-guided visit to the museum.
Saturday June 28, 10-2: Neighbor Day
Saturday July 19, 10-2: Vive La France
Sunday August 10, 12-4: Musical Memories
Historical Campus Tours
Join us in-person for a guided walking tour of the Girard College campus to explore its history and architecture and learn about the ongoing work of the school.
Saturday, June 28, 11 AM Register
Tuesday, July 15, 10 AM Register
Wednesday May 21, 3 PM Register
Special Events
The French Connection: Lafayette and Girard: July 18, 2 PM
French immigrant Stephen Girard settled in Philadelphia in 1776, but he would not cross paths with his famous countryman the Marquis de Lafayette until Lafayette’s triumphant 1824-1825 American tour. On this tour in honor of the Lafayette Bicentennial, visitors will see seldom-displayed material relating to Girard and Lafayette and explore the role of the French community in Philadelphia. More information and registration.
Founder’s Hall Museum is on the campus of Girard College, located at 2101 S College Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19121. (Intersection of S College Ave and Corinthian Ave)
Parking is available on campus. We are also located on SEPTA Bus Routes 15 & 33 and a 1/2 mile west of the Girard Ave station on the Broad Street subway line.
Founder’s Hall is a historic structure and is wheelchair accessible only on the first floor, via an exterior wheelchair lift. Stairs are unavoidable to access the museum exhibits, which are located on the second floor, but modified presentations are available for groups.
Food and beverages are not available at Founder’s Hall, but there are many options in the Fairmount and Brewerytown neighborhoods, ranging from coffee shops to fine dining. Visitors can also picnic in the nearby Corinthian Gardens.
If you are interested in arranging a museum tour for your group or class, in person or online, please contact the Director of Historical Resources, Kathy Haas
Adult group tours are $12/per person
Student groups are $5/per student
More information on field trip topics, lesson plans, and other resources for educators can be found on our Educator page
2101 S College Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19121
Intersection of S College Ave and Corinthian Ave