Visiting : Plan Your Visit : Historic Houses

Mount Pleasant

April through December
Monday – Wednesday: Closed*
Thursday – Sunday: 1:00pm and 2:30pm – Guided Public Tours
Self guided access is not available.

December hours are expanded with traditional Holiday Tours and activities.

Cedar Grove

Currently closed for restoration of its exterior façade.

Adults: $5
Seniors (65+): $3
Students (with valid ID): $3
Youth (13–18): $3
Children (12 & under): Free
Philadelphia Museum of Art Members: Free

Admission to Mount Pleasant is "Pay What You Wish" the first Sunday of every month.

Two-day ticket $20
Access for two consecutive days to the main Museum building, Perelman Building and Historic House Mount Pleasant.

* The Museum's Historic Houses, Mount Pleasant and Cedar Grove, follow the same holiday schedule as the main and Perelman Buildings.

Groups Visits

For groups of 15 or more, please call Group Sales at 215-684-7863.

For individuals and groups smaller than 15 who wish to gain access to the property outside of the scheduled tour times, please contact Education at 215-684-7580.

School Programs

For school group visits please contact School and Teacher Programs at 215-684-7580. All appointments should be requested with at least 2 weeks prior notice. View lessons offered >>

Gain a fresh perspective on a historic topic with one of the following engaging and affordable off-site slide lectures. A Museum-trained Historic House Guide will present the lecture of your choice at your facility. Topics include: Historic Philadelphia, Treasures of Fairmount Park, Eighteenth-Century Furniture, Sculpture of the City, Architecture, and Delftware.

$125 lecture fee.