From 30th Street Station, walk south into University City for the Penn Museum or cross Market Street Bridge for the river trail. Allow time to find the right station exit.
Times to reach each place are planning allowances from the station, not measured routes. Check directions, opening hours and accessibility before you go.
Choose a few archaeology and anthropology galleries for a focused visit to the University of Pennsylvania's museum.
30 min walking allowance each way1h 30m suggested visit
Tuesday–Sunday 10 AM–5 PM. Closed Mondays and published holidays. November 14, 2026 closes at noon. Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day are excluded.
Admission required. The new Egypt galleries are advertised to open December 12, 2026; do not assume access before then. Check current gallery closures.
Source checked 2026-11-05. Times are planning allowances.outdoors · sunset
Schuylkill Banks Boardwalk
Cross the river to the Schuylkill Banks and walk out on the boardwalk over the water between Locust and South Streets, looking west across the Schuylkill toward University City as the sun sets.
25 min walking allowance each way40 min suggested visit
Official trail hours were not found. Some listings say the trail is open sunrise to sunset, so this plan ends the visit at sunset. Check posted signs.
