Smoking, vaping, & the use of live flame is strictly prohibited at Cliveden at all times. Thank you for your cooperation.

Cliveden's offices and grounds will be closed December 21st through January 1st for the holiday. No tours will be available at that time.

Visit a great historic site!

The Cliveden Arboretum is free and open to the public.

Tours are now available by appointment and reservations must be made at least 72 hours in advance. Please contact our office at 215-848-1777 to schedule a tour today.

Directions to Cliveden

Our 5.5-acre property takes up a full city block, within the perimeters of Germantown Avenue, Cliveden Street, Morton Street and Johnson Street, in Philadelphia’s Historic Northwest.

Driving Directions

Via PA Turnpike (I-276): Take exit 333 and follow Germantown Pike east for 7 miles to Cliveden Street on the left.

Via Schuylkill Expressway (I-76): Take exit 340 to Lincoln Drive. Turn right onto Johnson Street (third light) then left onto Germantown Avenue (fourth light). Take the first right onto Cliveden Street.

Public Transportation

SEPTA Bus: The 23 bus makes a stop directly in front of Cliveden on Germantown Avenue. Cliveden is also accessible on the HXH, and 18 bus routes. 

SEPTA Regional Rail: Cliveden is a short walking distance from the R7 (Chestnut Hill East) line, Washington Lane stop.

The grounds can be accessed by the main gate located on Germantown Avenue and the side gate on Cliveden Street; they are also wheelchair accessible.

Street parking is generally available.

Visitor reading panels

Exhibitions

Exhibits are available on the grounds and along the Cliveden Street gate for your enjoyment.

2018 Cliveden Conversation program

Events

Programs such as Cliveden Conversations and more available. 

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Tours

Tours are available by appointment. Reservations must be made at least 72 hours in advance. Visit the Tours page to learn more about our current exhibit, The Turmoil of Transition.

Second Saturdays

Group Tours

Adult tours and school group tours are offered. Contact us to schedule your appointment.