AMERICAN PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY

PHILADELPHIA, PA

The American Philosophical Society (APS) is a prestigious learned society located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was founded in 1743 by Benjamin Franklin, who believed that the pursuit of knowledge is essential for the betterment of society. The APS is one of the oldest learned societies in the United States and has played a significant role in the country's intellectual and cultural history.

The APS is a multidisciplinary society, and its membership includes scholars, scientists, and professionals from various fields, including the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences. The society's mission is to promote the discovery, exchange, and dissemination of knowledge, and to advance the fields of scholarship and science.

The APS has an extensive collection of manuscripts, rare books, and other historical materials that document the intellectual and cultural history of the United States. The society also sponsors research programs and fellowships, conferences, and other events that promote intellectual exchange and collaboration.

The APS is headquartered in a historic building in the heart of Philadelphia's Old City neighborhood. The building houses the society's library, museum, and offices, as well as meeting rooms and other facilities for scholarly activities. The APS is open to the public and welcomes visitors who are interested in learning more about its history, collections, and programs.

AMERICAN PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY is a Uncategorized or General Museum in PHILADELPHIA PA. US MID #8404200449

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mid-Atlantic (District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 8,807,410 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

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• telephone: 2154403440
• website: www.apsmuseum.org

AMERICAN PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY
104 S 5TH ST
PHILADELPHIA
PA
19106-3387

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