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Chemical Heritage Foundation
315 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106-2702
Tel: 215-925-2222
Fax: 215-925-1954
www.chemheritage.org
CHF is located in the heart of Independence National Historical Park in the Old City neighborhood of Philadelphia. We are within easy reach of Interstates 95 and 76, Philadelphia’s 30th Street Station (for Amtrak trains from New York, Washington, D.C., and other popular stops along the Northeast corridor), and the Philadelphia International Airport.
Visiting Hours and Policies
Public Use of the Othmer Library:
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. – Open to the general public
Public Touring of the Facility:
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. – Open to the general public.
- To plan your visit and arrange a tour, please e-mail tours@chemheritage.org.
- All visitors on site are required to wear a visitor’s badge or name tag.
Wheelchair Access
A wheelchair-accessible pedestrian gate is available at our parking lot entrance on 3rd Street, between Chestnut and Market streets. The pedestrian gate is unlocked during regular business hours and for events. If traveling by automobile, drive up to the parking lot gate, which will open automatically during regular business hours and events. You may park in any open spot marked "Visitor" or in one of two handicapped spots. To enter the building, call our receptionist via the intercom at the East Entrance for Visitors and Staff.
Getting to the Chemical Heritage Foundation
Traveling by Car
You can either use our directions or get directions and maps online from MapQuest.
From Interstate 76 (Schuylkill Expressway)
Exit at I-676/US 30 East (Vine Street Expressway). Travel approximately one mile, and get off at the exit for I-676/US 30/Benjamin Franklin Bridge, which brings you onto 6th Street. Stay right as you exit to avoid going over the Benjamin Franklin Bridge. Follow 6th Street three blocks south to Market Street. Turn left onto Market Street (you will pass the Liberty Bell Pavilion on your right after you turn onto Market). Take Market to 4th Street and turn right onto 4th. Go one block, then turn left onto Chestnut Street. CHF is on the left between 4th and 3rd streets. Please see parking information below.
Traveling South on the NJ Turnpike
Take Exit 4 and follow Route 73 north to Route 38. Take Route 38 west to US 30. Take US 30 west over the Benjamin Franklin Bridge to I-676. Take the 6th Street exit and go south on 6th Street three blocks to Market Street. Turn left onto Market Street (you will pass the Liberty Bell Pavilion on your right after you turn onto Market). Take Market to 4th Street and turn right onto 4th. Go one block, then turn left onto Chestnut Street. CHF is on the left between 4th and 3rd streets. Please see parking information below.
Traveling North on I-95
Take Exit 22, following the signs for I-676 west and Callowhill Street. Take the Callowhill Street exit and go one block to 4th Street. Turn left onto 4th Street and go south about five blocks to Chestnut Street. Turn left onto Chestnut Street. CHF is on the left between 4th and 3rd streets. Please see parking information below.
Traveling South on I-95
Take Exit 22, following the signs for the Historic Area and Independence Hall. Go straight on 2nd Street to Market Street. Turn right onto Market and go two blocks to 4th Street. Turn left onto 4th Street and go one block to Chestnut Street. Turn left onto Chestnut Street. CHF is on the left between 4th and 3rd streets. Please see parking information below.
Traveling by Amtrak
Taxis are available from Philadelphia’s 30th Street Station for the two-mile trip to CHF.
From 30th Street Station you may also take the Market-Frankford Subway (the Blue Line), which is part of SEPTA, the public transportation system serving the Philadelphia area. Enter the subway at the corner of Market and 30th Streets. Take the eastbound train to the 2nd Street stop. Walk west on Market Street one block until you reach 3rd Street. Turn left onto 3rd Street. Walk one block to Chestnut Street; turn right onto Chestnut. You’ll see CHF’s main entrance shortly on your right.
Traveling by Airplane
Taxis are available from Philadelphia International Airport for the 11-mile trip to CHF. The rate from the airport to CHF is approximately $20–$25. The SEPTA R1 Airport train stops at each airport terminal and reaches both the 30th Street Station and the Market East Station, where you can change to the Market-Frankford Subway line (see under Traveling by Amtrak). Please see SEPTA online or ask at the airport information desk for schedules and directions. The Center City Hotel Shuttle System, located on the Baggage Claim level of Philadelphia Airport, is another option.
Parking
Due to the limited availability of parking at CHF, please use the Bourse Garage located on 4th Street between Market and Chestnut Streets. The CHF flat rate for the Bourse Garage is $6. Parking validation is available upon request at CHF. Metered street parking is also available throughout Old City, though can be difficult to find.
Hotel Information
CHF has established preferred room rates at the following hotels. When you call to reserve a room, mention the CHF rate. Rates are subject to availability.
Note: The rates below do not include applicable taxes, currently 7% hospitality tax and 7% city tax.
Independence Park Hotel (Best Western)
235 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Tel: 800-624-2988 or 215-922-4443
Fax: 215-922-4487
CHF rate: $159/night, includes continental breakfast
Distance from CHF: 1 block
Omni Hotel at Independence Park
401 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Tel: 215-925-0000
Fax: 215-925-1263
CHF rate: $199/night
Distance from CHF: 1 block
Penn's View Hotel
Front
and Market Streets
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Tel.:
800-331-7634
or 215-922-7600
Fax: 215-922-7642
CHF rate: varies from $120-$170/night
Distance from CHF: 4 blocks
Sheraton Society Hill
One Dock Street (2nd and Walnut Streets)
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Tel: 215-238-6000
Fax: 215-238-6652
CHF rate: $178/night
Distance from CHF: 3 blocks
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