Masonic Temple, Philadelphia PA

This was an AMAZING experience. To see the place all lit up with candles was just so beautiful and the staff was so kind. Highly recommend both this place and the Candlelight Concerts event.

I seen the masonic temple. It is truly a masterpiece in architecture. Picture doesn't define how massive and huge this place is.

What a fabulous building! A must see if you have any interest in architecture! The hour long tours are open to non Masons. We reserved in advance.

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Philadelphia Masonic Temple is a site to behold. Take the tour, visit the library, and museum.

This is my Masonic Lodge where I fellowship amongest my brethern.

Bro. Tirrick Obadiah Smith

I'm a BIG Architecture Fan & this building does NOT disappoint. It helps to do a little research regarding the Free Masons, but it's NOT a prerequisite to enjoy the architecture and details. You may also discover the Free Masons have a history of less than favorable mindset regarding human beings, but hey it was the 13th Century+ and everyone made mistakes then? ! But it's a NICE BUILDING

A beautiful, beautiful place they do have tours there as well as a library. My family had a Memorial Service there. Food was good.
Everyone was very pleasant and polite. You can have events there and of course you have to pay.

I lived in the area for decades and went for the first time today. $15 for adults, 1 hour tour This is a first-class tour where you visit rooms including the Norman Hall, Oriental Hall, banquet room where weddings and other functions are held, before returning to the Exhibit Hall (original library room). Energetic tour guide, we had brother John, will answer questions throughout and share corny jokes I loved. Look for George Washington's apron and Ben Franklin's sash.

A friend and I walked in on a whim because the beauty of the building appealed to our shared interest in architecture. Neither of us had more than the barest knowledge of freemasonry, so I found the guided tour informative and insightful - however it felt as if we had to rush to keep up with our guide as he led us from one meeting hall to another while we kept getting distracted by staircases and doorways and ceilings!

I am glad we went in and I think the tour is WELL worth the ticket price, but I also think they do themselves something of a disservice by not offering architectural tours to highlight the gorgeous details and designs of the building itself in addition to the tours which focus on masonic history and traditions

The one-hour tour will take you through a succession of grand, beautiful rooms in eclectic architectural styles. Our guide (himself a Mason) also gave us an intro into the history and purpose of the order and was happy to take questions about the symbols and architectural influences on display. The soaring (mainly neo-Romanesque) exterior is gorgeous. When we visited, they were setting up for a wedding, which gave the place an extra festive flair.

Flawless! Absolutely amazing. A review does not even explain how wonderful the architecture is.

Not going to lie, I originally thought of this place as a religious group and went in knowing only what little details I remembered from watching the movie National Treasure. So going in with a pretty much low expectation and no knowledge. This was actually the most informative and somewhat amusing tour guide I went on. Definitely make sure to see the tour times for the day you visit. There were a few Freemasons on the tour with us that elaborated a little more about other temples. Beautiful architecture and every room was aesthetically pleasing. A very fun stop and see place for an hour tour and not a lot of walking more sitting and learning and asking questions about the work of art that is the building.

Attended one of the Candlelight Concert Series: Classic Rock in Strings by the Listeso String Quartet in one of the rooms in the Temple.

From the limited areas that we had access to, the Temple was grand and magnificent. I dont have the words to properly describe the beauty and craftsmanship of this historic building.