Rosenbach Museum & Library
Museums, Historical Sites, and ZoosPennsylvania, United States11-50 Employees
Based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the Rosenbach Museum & Library operates as a small cultural institution with a distinguished collection of rare books, manuscripts, and related materials. Founded in 1954 through a bequest by the Rosenbach brothers, it offers exhibitions, programs, and research to engage broad audiences and illuminate its expanding holdings. Positioned within the museums and historical collections sector, the institution emphasizes public access to its holdings through exhibitions, programs, and scholarly research. Its 400,000-item collection includes notable items such as the only surviving copy of Franklin's Poor Richard Almanac and James Joyce's Ulysses manuscript, along with materials from Marianne Moore, Bram Stoker, and Maurice Sendak's drawings. In 2024, the organization announced a programming partnership with the Princess Grace Irish Library to examine the global influence of Irish literature and culture and to connect Philadelphia with Monte Carlo and County Mayo.