ONE North Broad

A Home for All F&AM in the Heart of Philadelphia. And an Excellent Venue Filled with Rich History, Culture, & Class.

We held a reception for 150-175 guests in the Grand Ballroom at the Masonic Library & Museum in October 2024. The team at ONE North Broad was a pleasure to work with from start to finish. Planning was easy and done through email and a two short Zoom calls. They had solutions for everything we needed. The staff was excellent and our guests loved the Grand Ballroom! Should we be in Philly again, we'll look forward to hosting another event with ONE North Broad.

An outstandingly impressive venue with an equally incredible team delivered a truly memorable experience for our guests. Could not recommend ONE North Broad more highly for all types of events.

Had the pleasure of a candlelight concert here and the venue was terrific!

The staff at One North Broad is professional and welcoming. The in house caterer provides excellent customer service and the food quality is outstanding. The venue rental and food costs are very reasonable when compared to other Philadelphia venues and caterers. One North Broad is extraordinary. ULC attendees were blown away but the architecture and history of the building. Having docents on site added to the interactive experience for our guests. I would highly recommend using this venue for any corporate or social event!

I cannot express how amazing this concert was. From the halls of the beautiful temple, to the creative way each artist was represented through classical music. I will definitely be coming back for another show.

We had an amazing event at ONE North Broad. The staff were amazing to work with and our attendees loved the event. We will definitely think of them for future events.

The Neo-Soul Experience was awesome, definitely enjoyable for all ages. Great entertainment at a reasonable price! I’m looking forward to seeing the Hip-Hop show.

The Masonic Temple is one of many historical buildings in Philadelphia. Designed by James Windrim when he was only 27, who went on to design many buildings in Washington, D.C., the Norman-style structure stands proudly near City Hall as a testament to the long-standing relationship between the Freemasons and Philadelphia. The City of Brotherly Love, indeed. But to a humble Freemason such as myself, to walk these hallowed halls and take in the sights around me was a treat I could seldom describe to the uninitiated or even a brother Mason. You have to be there to appreciate it. The walls themselves do not talk, but each room and corner offers whispers of the world so many look at as shrouded in secrecy and veiled in mystery. So, do take a tour and dispel some of that aura. If you're less than interested in Freemasonry, et al. There is a great appeal in the building itself and the interior. If you do not exclaim aloud at the sheer grandeur of at least one of the rooms, you might want your pulse checked. And for those looking for the museum experience, there are many displays of artifacts that will inspire equal awe and fascination. And as a bonus, the halls are available for weddings and events! Are you really a married couple til you've waltzed beneath the gaze of the likenesses of a half of dozen U.S. Presidents and Benjamin Franklin? I think not. Gift shop at the end is brimming with options all fairly priced. A visit to The Masonic Temple is as mandatory as a cheesesteak in my mind. Don't deprive yourself of such an experience, be you a Mason or not, this place transcends such distinctions and appeals to the hearts and minds of all who can love what has passed so as to enrich their lives in the present.

After having it on my list for a while, I finally took a tour of the Masonic Temple with my husband and some friends yesterday. It was worth waiting for. Right across from the Philadelphia City Hall, the Masonic Temple serves as the headquarters of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania. It's a huge building and - wow - is it maximalist! Our tour was a little over an hour, and I recommend booking ahead (a group walked in just in front of us and hoped to buy tickets for the tour about to start, only to learn that it was sold out). Our tour guide was knowledgable (but told us when she didn't know the answer to a question because the Masons are secretive and keep a lot of facts about what occurs in the Lodge to themselves). The architecture is really stunning and there's so much to see: incredible plasterwork, grand staircases, murals, and more! Photography without flash is allowed throughout the tour, and I took about a million photographs. The Temple has a fascinating history, and the architecture and decor made my jaw drop a few times. Definitely worth visiting if you live in or are visiting Philadelphia.

A beautiful building that houses the leadership offices of the Grand Lodge of PA Freemasonry. Tours are available, but need to be scheduled in advance. Beautiful lodge rooms, hallways, artwork and fraternal historical artifacts. A landmark historical building well-worth the visit. Certainly a must-see if you are a member of this ancient and honorable fraternity, as are both my son and I.

We had an awesome tour of this historic building, the guide was very knowledgeable and patient with us in answering our questions. The building itself is a work of art, every turn another masterpiece in design and beauty. The space is available to rent for private events as well and would make a great spot to host a wedding or another large party.

Without a doubt, one of the most lavish and amazing Masonic Temples in the world. Well worth your time if you are interested in Freemasonry or even just in history. Price is very reasonable. Free if you are a Pennsylvania Freemason. $10. If you are a member of another jurisdiction or $15 otherwise. As a 33rd degree mason and a member for nearly 40 years, I can say with some authority that this is a lifetime experience not to be missed if in the area.

I did a free tour during welcome America. The tour was a shortened version of their regular tour. It took us to four or five different rooms with different architectural styles. We had a guide who showed us to the rooms Each room had a person who talked about the particular architectural style of the room. It is a beautiful building. The rooms are gorgeous with lots of exquisite details. The guides gave us a lot of information. The air conditioning worked well. It was a fun way to spend a Friday!

Absolutely beautiful building to visit on the one hour guided tour. Every aspect is built to perfection and maintained just the same. You get to visit multiple themed rooms in the temple each with their own unique features. From the architecture, carpentry, masonry, etc. it is wonderful to marvel at. Do recommend this visit, it was very memorable to view the inside of this landmark. Thanks

This tour wasn't even on our radar until we walked by and noticed it as an option. So glad we stumbled across it, one of the oldest and grandest buildings in the America with a lot of history and it's so well maintained. Every hall and ballroom (?) is as noteworthy as the last. About an hour tour and worth every penny.

Lion was asked to deliver a presentation at the Masonic Temple, open to the public. After his talk, the organizer offered a "quick tour" of the Temple, which we eagerly accepted. The Masonic temple is a historic building, built before Philadelphia's City Hall across the street. It's a marvel of engineering and design, with meticulously designed and decorated themed meeting rooms, a large open library and museum, offices and a large dining conference room. That wood you see in the Norman room? It's hand painted plaster! Those tiles are hand cut glass. Even the coat racks match the theme of the room they adjoin. Throughout you will see portraits of Freemasons, some quite famous, sculptures, murals, and a stunning set stained glass windows. During that COVID shutdowns, the Masons used their time painstakingly restoring, maintaining, and updating the rooms. The Temple is open to the public for tours most days ($13 per person). They also are available for event rentals. The day we were there crews were setting up for a wedding that evening. Definitely worth a visit.

Such a cool place to visit. I can't remember the fee to get in, but it definitely was reasonable. This is an icon and Philadelphia and I must see! It's a rare chance to learn about masonic history and see some really cool artifacts, as well as some various rooms within the building. The Egyptian room is my absolute favorite!

Visited in June excellent visit, my Chapter of my Eastern Star we visit it was excellent learning the History of the Masonic.

Are the Free Masons trying to overtake the world? Is this club the most mysterious club in existence? Free Masons total over six million members ; some of which were once the most powerful people in the world (including fourteen of our Presidents.) Have I got your attention yet? If you like intrigue, mystery and just beyond gorgeous pieces of art / architecture this is a must see experience. I was lucky enough to explore the Temple with a book club that just finished Dan Brown's third book which blended some non-fiction and fiction including the Masonic temple worshipping demons and other liberties that the author had taken on the subject. To say the group that I accompanied on the tour gave the tour guide the third degree on questioning would be to put it mildy! I throughly enjoyed every minute of it and at the tour guides request who has also been a member of the Masonic Temple for over twenty-seven years he stated if you really want to learn more the Dummies Guide Series to books actually does a very good job detailing the club, you should go out and buy it if you want to learn more LOL. Well, I might just do that! Make the time to come here and explore the City of Philadelphia a bit, I doubt you will be disappointed. As always people SYOY!!!!

This was one of the more interesting tours we did while visiting Philly. Our guide was great at providing some insight into the mysterious Freemasons. Also had a great sense of humor. The building itself is beautiful inside.

The tour guide was so funny and welcoming. I learned so many cool things. My father is a Mason and he really enjoyed learning about the history of grandmasters and other Freemasons

I'm so glad I went on this tour. The tour lasted about 1 hour. You got to see many rooms. Each meeting room had a theme with beautiful decor. So much beauty! You got to take plenty of pictures.

Definitely worth $15 admission. But many discounts. Emily was a wonderful guide and left time at each point of interest to answer questions. Amazing how much we learned during the one-hour tour. The museum and gift shop were worth extra time. We learned the Genesis of "black balling."

I came here by bus on a Tuesday morning in late June 2022. You're only allowed access to the building through a guided tour. I would only recommend this place if you have an interest in the Masonic Fraternity or the building. I found it fascinating. The entire tour was less about the history of the organization and more an advertisement of the dinner rooms and banquet halls they have for rent. Don't get me wrong, they were amazing, but I had to ask all the pressing questions I had in order to get the answers I was seeking - they did not offer it. I came in not knowing anything about the Free Masons. The architecture is really grand and at times jaw-dropping. They provide an hour-long tour each hour (see times online). Bring your student ID for a discount.

Really nice staff, and a very nice tour. There is a great staircase, but also elevators that have been there since the 19th century. The tour covers the main rooms by architectural style.

Apparently I'd never written a review of this place which surprises me considering this was my third visit.It is a wonderful place to go to. It's quite beautiful with different rooms embodying Masonic visions of Egypt, the middle ages, Greece etc. You go with a group on a tour . The guides are good and informative. There is a small historical museum. It takes around an hour. I think it's $15 if you don't have any kind of discount. The building is impressive.If you haven't been ,go! Oh and there is no need to be into the Masons . I'm not.

BORING! BORING! BORING! Moravian Pottery and Tile Works was so long and boring! (Contrast to the reviews, pretty ugly) bathrooms: trash. I came here to have fun, not to watch a half an hour video from 1800!!!!

Really cool behind the scenes experience. Tour is lead by local members that are knowledgeable about the organization and the temple itself. You will get to see many of the halls and the tour leader is great answering questions.

This temple is right next to the City Hall. Beautiful architecture. There is admission fee for visiting this temple. Inside is gorgeous and well maintained historic site. There are so many tourist attractions places in that area. They are all walking distance.

The Masonic Temple is an impressive building the interior of which can only be seen with a guided tour. It's decidedly more eccentric and quirky than Constitution Hall or the Liberty Bell. Especially during the busy summer months, making reservations before setting out to visit is a really good idea :-) The building is immense, and it sits on quite a lot of prime downtown Philadelphia real estate; it's also dripping with Masonic secrets. Visitors are allowed in some rooms, but not in others; some questions you might ask during your visit will be readily answered; others will not... Learning about Masonic history can be quite fascinating and it's worth visiting this Temple just for that purpose. Of additional interest is the building itself. The two taken together can be an intriguing diversion; if you're looking for something that's quite a bit off the cultural beaten path, then consider checking this place out!

I've made it as far as the lobby a few times, and always stopped short when I saw the $15 fee even though the lobby was gorgeous. I've become very spoiled living in DC and having access to the Smithsonian :) I'm also not a huge fan of tours, but it was soooooooo hot outside that I was looking for any nearby indoor activity and went in. I'm so glad I did. The building is absolutely gorgeous! Each lodge room has a different design and its own story to tell. They are all intricately designed with an altar in the center. Reportedly, they were designed with one flaw as a symbol to show man's imperfection. At least that's what I read before going, and I was dying to ask the tour guide but was too self-conscious. The only disadvantage about the museum is that you don't have enough time to fully take in each room. The tour guide says that we're welcome to explore each room and take pics, but as soon as he's done speaking we were whisked away to another room.

Amazing building with so much history. Tour is great and informative. A must see in Philly

One of the most beautiful buildings in Philadelphia. We recently had the pleasure of hosting our daughter's wedding here. The majestic marble stair cases and towering stain-glass windows provide memorable photo opportunities at every turn. The entire building is extremely well maintained both inside and out. The staff the gracious and knowledgeable. If ever in Philadelphia take the opportunity to visit, you will not be disappointed.

We walked in as we were quite curious to see what the Free Masons would be like, but as soon as we walked in, there was a fee to see what was inside. I stopped short of the entrance and looked up. That was worth the free look. It was gorgeous. It looked like paintings with gold. If there really wasn't a fee, I would've loved to see the rest of it. But alas, I'm cheap.

A great spot to tour while visiting Philadelphia! The tour guide was fantastic and all the rooms we toured were absolutely beautiful. Full of history and gorgeous - the Masonic temple is a great place to escape the cold winter weather and to see the amazing rooms this place has. We saw about 7 rooms and each room is completely different yet all are intricate, beautiful and awe-inspiring. Also they let you take as many pictures as you want, just no film. Visit the Masonic temple if you ever have a chance! You wouldn't regret it. Though I do wonder what the rooms we didn't get to see look like ...

An architectural wonder! My family and I took a tour while in Philly and it ended up being one of our favorite things from our visit. The plethora of symbolism really is thought provoking - I wish we could have spent more time to look a little closer at the many things I am sure we missed. You could tell the tour guide took pleasure in sharing the rich history with us, even cracked a few jokes and mostly answered all the questions asked. Also thought provoking! LOL Anyway, if you are in the area, love architecture or maybe have a bit of conspiracy theorist in you....this is definitely worth the money to tour! There are only three temples in the world like this and this one is the only one in the US.

My cousin and I were in for a short trip; our split decision to go into the Masonic temple was a great one! Our tour guide was very funny and did an excellent job. Beautiful place.

Cool building right next to the board game art park, and city hall. Also has at least 3 Pokemon stops close by for the kids.

I had high expectations of the Grand Lodge - however I was sorely disappointed. The tour consisted of several large meeting rooms, each garishly repurposing replicas of ancient symbolism and architecture. The tour featured a minute or two audio track in each room and then you could ask questions. There are still things of interest to be seen, but all in all it was a disappointment. For $13 a head you get to see what looks like a hodge-podge of once meaningful symbolism now tossed together in a sort of empty occult stew. It successfully takes the mystery out of the seemingly dead boys club. It may however be worth the trip just for a laugh when you get to the gift shop. I would suggest going to the Penn museum if you have an interest in symbolism, or the PAFA building if you want a sense of regal architecture and history.

Did the 2 1/2 hour tour on 1//19/20. So much to see yet the tour is long. Perhaps having separate tours, one that speaks about the Masons and one that is about the building would help (as there are so many rooms). We had three guides, which helped with the large group and with answering questions. The primary guide we had could have used tact when "correcting" a person on the tour. The guide proceeded to speak out at the end of the tour to a person on stage with "if you can't see me, I can't see you and there are items on stage not to be touched. I wouldn't want to kick you out of the tour at the very end". It was demeaning to whoever the person was and I felt a bit of a power play in the word chosen. The other Master Masons where wonderful.

The building is beautiful and definitely worth taking the time to see. I didn't feel as if the tour provided a whole lot of historical information though. I was hoping to learn more about the Free Masons, but didn't feel as if a left there with a great understanding of the society, maybe it's all part of their secrecy....

My fiancé and I visited this Masonic Temple during a road trip at the end of April 2017. Let me start by saying that my fiancé and I have good reason to visit a Masonic Temple. He is a Freemason and a Senior DeMolay, and I am a Past Chapter Sweetheart for DeMolay and a Past Honored Queen for Job's Daughters. We also both volunteer with these two Masonic Youth groups. Yes, there is a charge for the tour; however, Masonry is a nonprofit organization, and I cannot begin to imagine how much the utilities, basic cleaning/upkeep, and other regular expenses to keep this building operational run. We happily paid the admission cost. I could easily go on and on about this building and its history, but I will refrain and keep this review simple and to the point. This is an absolutely gorgeous building and it (as well as Freemasonry) has an interesting history. The museum they have on site is also very impressive, and even includes (one of) George Washington's Masonic Aprons. Our tour guide was very friendly and informative. I highly recommend this tour - whether you're somehow affiliated with Masonry or not.

Beautiful. Did the tour. It goes by fast. I don't even think it was an hour. There are a bunch of rooms each one unique and astonishing. The Egyptian room was my favorite.

The Masonic Temple in Philadelphia is the headquarters for the Grand Lodge of Freemasons of Pennsylvania. We thought the exterior of the building was pretty cool but inside it was truly grand and befitting its title of Grand Lodge. The tour took us to 7 different halls all of varying styles and named according to the architecture. Every part of the interior is decorated interestingly even their grand staircases lined with pictures of former Grand Masters. A truly beautiful bulding - inside and out.

I recently went on the tour of the Masonic Temple and it was really interesting. Our tour guide was fantastic and the building is beautiful with a ton of history. They allow you to take as many photos as you want and answer any questions. Definitely worth the price of admission!

I have done this tour twice, once at 13 years old immediately after seeing the Stone-Cutters Simpsons episode and once recently, at 25. Both time were great experiences and the tour is definitely worth doing. They have several large meeting rooms, each with a theme (Egypt, Medieval Europe, The Italian Renaissance, etc) and they are beautiful. The tour covers the history of the building, free masonry in general, and a bit of the city's history. Both times the tour guides were very engaging and knowledgeable and allow you to ask any questions you may have (After the Stone-Cutters episode, I had MANY). This visit does not take very long (60-90 minutes) and is a novel experience you should add to any visit to Philly. Also, this was very unique experience on the trip which stood out from many of the other Philly attractions (colonial houses built in the first half of the eighteenth century).

The specialty meeting rooms are awe inspiring. The tour guides are open to questions about masonry and not just the building. Your experience is directly related to the people in your group. Ask questions or your tour will totally suck. Oh, and get ready to listen to really weird recordings in each room. Actually, with that in mind, I'm taking off a star.

We came to look for the treasures, but nothing was to be found. Apparently, you have to be members and work with stones or something. . . .