Johnson House Historic Site
The John Johnson House (also known as the Johnson House) is a National Historic Landmark in the Germantown section of Philadelphia, significant for its role in the antislavery movement and the Underground Railroad. Its history begins in 1768. Further out, USS New Jersey is 7.6 mi away.
A museum inside Philadelphia
You can stay in Philadelphia
Johnson House Historic Site is inside Philadelphia, which has 168 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from New York City
New York City is about 78 miles northeast and Baltimore is about 92 miles southwest (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Established in 1768
Johnson House Historic Site dates from 1768. About ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Jun, Sep and Oct
April, May, June, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 64–83°. When to go ↓
An airport 12 miles away
Philadelphia (PHL) has airline service, about 12 miles from Johnson House Historic Site.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Warm months and cold ones
Here is how the weather at Johnson House Historic Site changes month by month.
Johnson House Historic Site
The John Johnson House (also known as the Johnson House) is a National Historic Landmark in the Germantown section of Philadelphia, significant for its role in the antislavery movement and the Underground Railroad. It is located at 6306 Germantown Avenue and is a contributing property of the Colonial Germantown Historic District, which is also a National Historic Landmark. It is operated today as a museum open to the public.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1768
- Listed
- National Historic Landmark · National Register of Historic Places (1972) · National Register of Historic Places contributing property
- Wikipedia readers
- 1.5K a year
Where to stay near Johnson House Historic Site
Close by, places to stay are in Philadelphia (168) and Upper Merion Township (26).
- 1USS New Jersey
- 2Lynnewood Hall
- 3Eastern State Penitentiary
- 4Lincoln Financial Field
- 5Independence Hall
- 6Xfinity Mobile Arena
- 7Philadelphia Museum of Art
- 8Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Johnson House Historic Site | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | in town | — | 168 133 hotels · 2 motels · 17 inns & B&Bs · 9 lodges & cabins · 3 hostels · 4 campgrounds | 1,574,281 | $243K | D− |
| Upper Merion Township | 11 mi west | 15 min | 26 23 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs | 36,674 | $455K | C− |
| Lower Merion Township | 5 mi west | 10 min | 12 9 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 campgrounds | 64,691 | $810K | B− |
| Mount Laurel Township | 16 mi southeast | 25 min | 34 31 hotels · 3 motels | 47,738 | $357K | C |
| Bensalem Township | 13 mi east | 20 min | 21 17 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 campground | 62,783 | $364K | C |
| Plymouth Township | 8 mi northwest | 10 min | 10 10 hotels | 18,555 | $458K | D |
| Tinicum Township | 13 mi south | 20 min | 13 13 hotels | 3,985 | $207K | C− |
| Cherry Hill Township | 14 mi southeast | 20 min | 14 11 hotels · 3 campgrounds | 79,965 | $386K | — |
Day trip from
Straight-line miles.
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
After Johnson House Historic Site
More places people know lie within 10 miles.
Big draw18 mi MuseumUSS New Jersey
Big draw23 mi MuseumLynnewood Hall
Big draw35 mi MuseumEastern State Penitentiary
Big draw410 mi Stadium & arenaLincoln Financial Field
Big draw57 mi Ancient siteIndependence Hall3.0M visitors a year
Big draw610 mi Stadium & arenaXfinity Mobile Arena
75 mi MuseumPhiladelphia Museum of Art437K visitors a year
86 mi MuseumAcademy of Natural Sciences of Drexel UniversityPhoto credits
USS New Jersey: Camera Operator: PH3 BRYANT, Public domain · Lynnewood Hall: Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Eastern State Penitentiary: Davidt8, Public domain · Lincoln Financial Field: The original uploader was Betp at French Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 3.0 · Independence Hall: Mys 721tx, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Xfinity Mobile Arena: Jen Smith, CC BY 3.0 · Philadelphia Museum of Art: Unknown, Public domain · Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University: See below, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Questions about Johnson House Historic Site
Is Johnson House Historic Site in Philadelphia?
Yes. It’s inside Philadelphia, PA.
When is the best time to visit Johnson House Historic Site?
April, May, June, September and October, with highs of 64–83°.
How far is Johnson House Historic Site from Newark and Jersey City?
About 71 miles northeast of Newark and about 75 miles northeast of Jersey City, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Johnson House Historic Site?
Philadelphia (PHL), about 12 miles away.
Where should I stay near Johnson House Historic Site?
Philadelphia (in town, 168 places to stay), Upper Merion Township (11 mi, 26 places to stay) and Lower Merion Township (5 mi, 12 places to stay).
Tips for visiting, from Philadelphia
Questions and tips go in Philadelphia’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.