The Masonic Temple is a historic Masonic building in Philadelphia. Located at 1 North Broad Street, directly across from Philadelphia City Hall, it serves as the headquarters of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, Free and Accepted Masons. The Temple features the Masonic Library and Museum of Pennsylvania, and receives thousands of visitors every year to view the ornate structure, which includes seven lodge rooms, where today a number of Philadelphia lodges and the Grand Lodge conduct their meetings.
The Temple was designed in the medieval Norman style by James H. Windrim, who was 27 years old at the time he won the design competition. The massive granite cornerstone, weighing ten tons, was leveled on St. John the Baptist's Day, June 24, 1868. The ceremonial gavel used on that day by Grand Master Richard Vaux was the same gavel used by President George Washington in leveling the cornerstone of the nation's Capitol building in 1793.
Guided tours:
Tue - Fri: 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Sat: 10 a.m., 11 a.m. & noon
No tours on Sundays, major holidays, when Masonic functions are taking place, or during emergencies. Call prior to your planned visit to confirm the timings.
Admission + Guided tour:
Adults: $15
Students (with ID): $10
Seniors (65+): $7
Children (5-12): $5
Children (0-4), Military: free
Family (up to 6 people): $35
Library and Museum Only: $7
Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Masonic_Temple_(Philadelphia,_Pennsylvania)
Official website http://www.pagrandlodge.org/tour/mtemple.html
Phone +1 215 988 1900
Address 1 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
Coordinates 39°57'13.032" N -75°9'45.566" E