VISIT

Visit the Johnson House, located at 6306 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19144, is easily accessible by public transportation. The SEPTA bus #23 stops right at our corner.

Explore the lives of men and women – black and white, free and enslaved who labored for the freedom of their fellow man; intentionally breaking unjust laws in the process.

Trace the paths enslaved Africans traveled to obtain their freedom. Try to grasp their struggles to be accepted as full human beings, and citizens.

Journey through history and become inspired as you envision the circumstances of a bygone era. Imagine the heroes that shaped these times. Reclaim the past and embrace the knowledge you’ve gathered; then allow this new awareness to guide you into the future.

TOUR SCHEDULE & ADMISSION FEES

 DAYS & HOURS     Saturday  12:00pm – 4:00pm

TOUR TIMES   12 pm, 1pm, 2 pm, 3pm  Appointments are required.  Contact us:     215-438-1768. email: info@johnsonhouse.org

ADMISSION

 Adult           $10.00

Senior         $7.00 (55+)

College       $4.00 (with ID)

Child            $4.00 (12 & under)

TRANSPORTATION

We are located in the heart of Germantown’s Historic Colonial District in Philadelphia. Getting here is easy!

SEPTA:  From Center City, take the Market-Frankford Line’s East or West bound train; take train to the 11^th and Market Street stop; walk one block to the corner of 12^th & Market Street; take SEPTA bus #23, which will stop right on our corner, almost in front of our door!   Visit SEPTA for additional routes and schedules online. 

AMTRAK:  From 30th Street Station, take the Market-Frankford Line’s East or West bound trains; take the train to the 11th and Market Street stop; walk one block to the corner of 12th & Market Street; take SEPTA bus #23, which will stop right on our corner, almost in front of our door.  Visit Amtrak for additional routes and schedules online.

PARKING

On street parking is available on Germantown Avenue (parking meters) and East and West Washington Lane (no parking meters).