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 Information
- Open to the public for walk-in tours
- School groups are welcome
- Interpreter led tours: (1) hour; customization available upon request
- Adult group tours: Minimum 12 people Maximum 25 -30 people
- Admission is free for bus drivers transporting groups
- To arrange group tours please contact us: (215) 438-1768; email info@johnsonhouse.org
Museum Tour Hours and Admission Fees
Museum Tour Days and Hours
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday (by appointment only with 2 weeks notice)
- Thursday, Friday Walk-in Tour Days: February 7th – June 7th, & September 5th – November 29th, 10 am – 4 pm ( 1:15pm, 2:15pm, 3:15pm (last tour)
- Saturday, Year Round Walk-in Tours: 1:15pm, 2:15pm, 3:15 pm
Admission Fees
Adults: $10.00 (effective May 1st)
Seniors: (55+): $7.00 (effective May 1st)
Children: (12 & under): $4.00
School Admission Fees
Chaperone: $5.00
Students: $4.00
Teacher: (1) FREE per group
Jazz in the Garden, Annual Event
Small Meeting Room and Facility Rentals
Impart a bit of history during your next business meeting, workshop, or community session; evoke the celebratory spirit of freedom during an upcoming birthday party, reception, or luncheon at the Johnson House. It’s the perfect location for gatherings of all kinds. Use the charming historic rooms, our lovely lawn, or both for your next meeting or event.
Directions and Parking
Directions
Parking
- Metered street parking available on Germantown Avenue
- Free street parking available on East and West Washington Lane (along the side of our site)