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.
IMPORTANT COVID-19 UPDATE: RE-OPENED for limited tours!
Johnson House will re-open for limited Saturday tours beginning March 13, 2021, 12 pm – 4 pm. Email us to schedule a tour at info@johnsonhouse.org This decision comes after Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney announced that museums were able to re-open practicing social distancing and wearing a mask.
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 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 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).