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National Memorial · Pennsylvania

Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

National Memorial in Pennsylvania. No entrance fee.

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TypeNational Memorial
StatePennsylvania
Entrance feeNo entrance fee
CampgroundsNone
Nearest national parkShenandoah (197 mi)
Closest airportPHL (7 mi)
Color photo showing a three story brick rowhouse on a corner lot.
The Thaddeus Kosciuszko house is a national memorial to an international champion of human rights. Kosciuszko fought in the American Revolutionary War, as well as an uprising in his native Poland.. Photo: NPS Photo

Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial is a national memorial run by the National Park Service in Pennsylvania.

In the park service’s words

Visit the house where wounded Polish freedom fighter Thaddeus Kosciuszko lived and hear how this brilliant military engineer designed successful fortifications during the American Revolution. See the room where he received notable visitors such as Chief Little Turtle and Thomas Jefferson.

From the National Park Service (public domain).

Fees and hours

Entrance fee: No entrance fee.

Hours: Mon Closed; Tue Closed; Wed Closed; Thu Closed; Fri Closed; Sat 12:00PM - 4:00PM; Sun 12:00PM - 4:00PM. Open Saturdays and Sundays, 12 noon to 4 pm. Closed November 1, 2026 for the season.

Getting there

The Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial is located at 301 Pine Street in Philadelphia. It is within walking distance of Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell Center. Parking is quite limited near the site. The site is easily accessible by public transportation. See the park's web page for directions.

Airport City Drive to the park Straight-line miles Type
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) Philadelphia, PA No road route 7 Large hub
Trenton Mercer Airport (TTN) Ewing Township, NJ No road route 29 Regional
Wilmington Airport (ILG) Wilmington, DE No road route 30 Regional

Drive times run from the airport to Zion Canyon Visitor Center, estimated with OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap roads at normal speeds; allow extra for traffic, stops and construction.

Miles are straight-line distances.

Weather

Summers are typically hot and muggy, fall and spring are generally mild, and winter is cold. Snowfall is highly variable, with some winters bringing only light snow and others bringing several major snowstorms, with the normal seasonal snowfall standing at 22.4 in (57 cm). Precipitation is generally spread throughout the year, with eight to twelve wet days per month.

From the National Park Service (public domain).

Know before you go

Drones are banned at almost every park site, and you may not take rocks, plants or artifacts. Pets must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet where they are allowed. Bring no firewood from home.

Nearby

The nearest national park is Shenandoah, about 197 miles away in a straight line.

Sources

Last checked 1 November 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Is there an entrance fee at Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial?

No entrance fee.

Where is Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial?

In Pennsylvania. The closest airport with scheduled flights is Philadelphia International Airport, about 7 miles away.

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