Tour of the Masonic Temple

The Association of Philadelphia Tour Guides (APT) has arranged for a private guided tour of one of the crown jewels of Philadelphia, the Masonic Temple, on Friday, March 27 at 2 pm This National Historic Landmark houses seven distinctly ornate meeting halls which transport tour-goers to various countries (Egypt, Greece) in different eras through a series of stunning architectural feats and decorative embellishments. Outside of the meeting halls, there’s plenty to see in nearly every corner of this architectural gem, including a grand staircase, intricate stained glass windows, and the world’s second-largest collection of sculptures by William Rush (after the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts across the street).

The Masonic Temple is home to the Masonic Library and Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, and is located at 1 North Broad St., directly across from City Hall. APT is subsidizing the visit so that the cost is only $5, payable through the ticket function on the website. Contact APT Director-at-Large Vince McCafferty [vpmccafferty@msn.com](mailto:vpmccafferty@msn.com) with any questions. It’s a great opportunity – sign up today!