The National Liberty Museum
The National Liberty Museum in Philadelphia in 2000
National Liberty Museum is located in Philadelphia
National Liberty Museum
Location within Philadelphia
Established2000
Location321 Chestnut St.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
TypeCommunity museum, history, art
Key holdingsFlame of Liberty, sculpture by Dale Chihuly
Visitors40,000 (2015)
CEOAlaine K. Arnott, PhD [1]
Websitelibertymuseum.org

The National Liberty Museum is located at 321 Chestnut Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The museum opened to the public in January 2000. The museum states that it is an independent learning and exhibit center supported by visitors, community leaders and foundations.[2]

A 20-foot tall glass art sculpture entitled Flame of Liberty created by American sculptor Dale Chihuly is on display at the museum.[3]

References

  1. "National Liberty Museum Names Alaine K. Arnott, Ph.D. as New Chief Executive Officer" (Press release). National Liberty Museum. January 20, 2022. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
  2. "National Liberty Museum Visit Philadelphia visitphilly.com". visitphilly.com. Retrieved 2014-05-24.
  3. "Throw open the windows: National Liberty Museum rebuilds its future".

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