Museums and the Web 2011 (MW2011): Local Information

Museums and the Web 2011 (MW2011) will take place in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, an historic American city with great museums.

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Conference Hotel

All MW2011 Sessions will be held at the

• Loews Philadelphia Hotel
  
  1200 Market Street
  Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107
  USA
  +1 (215) 627-1200
  Hotel Reservations

In the architectural landmark PSFS building, the nation’s first modern skyscraper, Loews Philadelphia Hotel is a true classic.  Oversized guest rooms with loft-like high ceilings and timeless decors offer spectacular views and impeccable service, while Concierge Club rooms rise to new standards of elegance. A Spa & Fitness center combines high tech fitness, lap-pool and pampering spa treatments.

MW2011 has negotiated a special rate of $219 [single or double] backed by Lowes Best Rate Pledge; make your reservation by March 15, 2011 to receive this rate.

The MW2011 hotel is across from the Reading Terminal Market, home of dozens of local farmers and restaurants providing one of the most fun food experiences offered in any city (http://www.readingterminalmarket.org/), and less than two blocks from City Hall and the main intersection of Broad and Market Streets. The old city of Philadelphia, between front (the Delaware River) and 8th Sts, is less than a mile walk. The majority of Philadelphia’s great restaurants, theaters and museums are within a mile in the other direction.

Located on Market Street, the hotel is situated within the city's central shopping district. A few steps to the West is Macy's, located the historic Wanamaker Building. Two blocks to the East is the Gallery at Market East, an indoor shopping mall and public transportation hub. All along Market Street and its side streets, you'll find convenient retail and dining options.

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Philadelphia Information

Zoomable map of MW2011 Venues

Airport Information

• PHL, the Philadelphia International Airport is located 7.2 miles southwest of Central Philadelphia. http://www.phl.org/index.html

Getting To and From the Airport

• The SEPTA Airport High Speed Rail Line runs about every 30 minutes and stops less than a block from the hotel (Market East station) for $7.00 one-way (wheelchair accessible).
• Taxi fixed fare $28.50 for 3-4 passengers
• There are also Airport shuttles to/from hotels

Travel by Train

• If you arrive by train (Amtrak), the Loews Philadelphia Hotel is a quick subway ride from the station.

City Guides

• Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau
  http://www.visitphilly.com/
• Citysearch: Philadelphia
  http://philadelphia.citysearch.com/
• Wikitravel: Philadelphia
  http://wikitravel.org/en/Philadelphia
• PhillyVisitor.com
  http://www.phillyvisitor.com/
• How Philadelphia Works: Philadelphia City Guide
  http://adventure.howstuffworks.com/philadelphia-city-guide.htm

Culture and Heritage

Philadelphia has many great museums and attractions, including:

• The Academy of Natural Sciences Museum
  http://www.ansp.org/
  1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA 19103
• The Barnes Foundation
  http://www.barnesfoundation.org/
  300 North Latch's Lane, Merion, PA 19066
• The Franklin Institute Science Museum
  http://www.fi.edu/
  222 North 20th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
• The Historical Society of Pennsylvania
  http://www.hsp.org
  1300 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
• Independence Seaport Museum
  http://www.phillyseaport.org/
  211 South Columbus Blvd. and Walnut St., Philadelphia, PA 19106
• Institute for Contemporary Art
  http://www.icaphila.org/
  118 South 36th Street (at Sansom), Philadelphia, PA 19104
• Museum of Archeology & Anthropology at University of Pennsylvania
  http://www.penn.museum/
  33rd & Spruce Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19104
• Mummers Museum
  http://www.mummersmuseum.com/
  1100 South 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147
• Mutter Museum
  http://www.collphyphil.org/Site/mutter_museum.html
  19 South 22nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
• National Liberty Museum
  http://www.libertymuseum.org/
  321 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA
• National Museum of American Jewish History
  http://www.nmajh.org/
  55 North 5th Street, 101 S. Independence Mall East, Philadelphia, PA 19106-2197
• Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
  http://www.pafa.org/
  Broad and Cherry Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19102
• The Philadelphia History Museum at Atwater Kent
  http://www.philadelphiahistory.org/
  15 S. 7th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
• Philadelphia Museum of Art
  http://www.philamuseum.org/
  Benjamin Franklin Parkway and 26th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19130
• Philadelphia Zoo
  http://www.philadelphiazoo.org/
  Memorial Hall in Fairmount Park, 4231 Avenue of the Republic, Philadelphia, PA 19131
• Please Touch Museum
  http://www.pleasetouchmuseum.org/
  210 North 21st Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
• Rodin Museum
  http://www.rodinmuseum.org/
  Benjamin Franklin Parkway at 22nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19101-7646
• Rosenbach Museum and Library
  http://www.rosenbach.org/
  2010 DeLancey Place, Philadelphia PA 19103
  
  
• Philadelphia Living has other listings
  http://www.philadelphialiving.com/museums/index.html

Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts

• http://www.pifa.org/
  
  Our stay in Philadelphia coincides with the opening of the Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts. From April 7 through May 1, Philadelphia will celebrate the inspiration, grace, power, and emotion of the arts.

Microbreweries

Near the hotel in Philadelphia

• Nodding Head Brewpub
  1516 Sansom Street Philadelphia PA 19102
  (215) 569 9525
  http://www.noddinghead.com

• McGillin’s Old Ale House
  1310 Drury Street, between Chestnut & Sansom Streets and 13th & Juniper Streets
  Philadelphia PA
  (215) 735-5562
  http://www.mcgillins.com/

Missing Something?

Let us know if we've missed your favourite Philadelphia attraction. Contact MW2011.