Community Impact Report
Serving Those in Our Community
The Masonic Temple, Library and Museum of Pennsylvania promotes Masonic values by maintaining and preserving the Masonic Temple and other Masonic monuments in Pennsylvania, operating a library and museum that preserves and showcases the collections of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania and conducting educational programs and activities.
Educational Opportunities
Staff worked with four interns for six months, who assisted with research, tours and exhibits. The students spent a total of 200 hours learning about Freemasonry and the business of running a museum and library.
Community Support & Donations
During Free Museum Day, more than 1,300 visitors toured the Masonic Temple (valued at approximately $13,000). We also participated in the Tun Tavern Legacy Foundation Free Museum Tour Day in November, during which approximately 100 visitors joined us for a special tour highlighting PA Freemasons role in the formation of our nation.
As part of its mission to preserve Masonic monuments, the Masonic Temple, Library & Museum is in discussions with the staff of the Valley Forge National Historical Park to repair the Masonic Monument in the park.
Philadelphia art and history came to life at the Masonic Temple with The Center For Emerging Visual Artists’ Philadelphia Open Studio Tours (POST). The free, two-day event featured tours, talks and the work of artists of the Mason Stitch Art Collective, founded by Santé Johnson. Santé, who comes from a family with Masonic ties, wanted to utilize her embroidery skills in a community-based setting. In 2025, there were six artists present and over 18 artists’ work featured, including a 21-foot banner created for the United States’ Semiquincentennial. Additional works focused on elements found in Masonic values and design.
“We individually and collectively create hand embroideries that tell the story of Philadelphia,” Santé said. “Once a year, we open the space to the community to share our findings and creative explorations.”
Our Mission
To educate and enlighten Masons and the general public by presenting the Masonic Temple as the preeminent living, architectural representation of the values, ideals and culture of Freemasonry and a center of fraternal, social, cultural and business activities; curating and showcasing its collections to highlight the contributions of Freemasonry and Freemasons; engaging diverse audiences through primary research concerning the values, ideals, history and culture of Freemasonry; and preserving important Masonic-related monuments in Pennsylvania
