Memorial Hall

Centerpiece of the 1876 Centennial Exhibition

4231 North Concourse Drive
Philadelphia, PA
19131

Neighborhood: Fairmount Park

Phone: +1 215 636 3300
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Situated on a meadow in Fairmount Park, its high copper dome is visible for miles. Built in 1875, Memorial Hall was conceived as an international art gallery but became the central facility for the United States' Centennial celebration. President Ulysses S. Grant opened the Centennial proceedings in Memorial Hall's 150 foot-high 'Great Hall' on May 10, 1876. This is the only significant structure remaining from the Centennial festivities. An exhibition in the basement pays homage to the Centennial fairground, the first World's Fair ever held in America. Admission is free.

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A wonderfull experience
I liked the history of the building, and the size.The best time to visit,is in the summer time,becau...
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Be sure to take the tour!
The 45 minute tour was one of the best I've ever been on. Our guide really knew his history and...
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