Betsy Ross House, Philadelphia: Photos, Reviews & Location

This landmark was the home of Betsy Ross, the seamstress who sewed the first American flag in 1776.

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#25 of 29 Historical landmarks in Philadelphia #107 of 133 Tourist attractions in Philadelphia

LocalGuideWorld score: 4.50

2.3 km from the center of Philadelphia

Rating breakdown

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239 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, United States

historicphiladelphia.org

+1 215-629-4026

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Quick facts

What is the rating of Betsy Ross House?: Betsy Ross House is rated 4.5 out of 5 based on 6,648 reviews.
How does Betsy Ross House rank in Philadelphia?: Betsy Ross House is #25 of 29 Historical landmarks in Philadelphia by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
Where is Betsy Ross House located?: 239 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, United States — 2.3 km from the center of Philadelphia.
How can I contact Betsy Ross House?: Phone: +1 215-629-4026 · Website: historicphiladelphia.org

Reviews (14)

Piers Platt 2024 Apr 20

Interesting museum that shares both Betsy Ross' story / how the flag came to be, and a peek into everyday colonial life. Not wheelchair or stroller friendly...this is a 300 yr old house with the interior design to match. Tickets were $10-12 depending on age. Restrooms below a nice gift shop when you first enter.

Christopher Bird 2024 Feb 28

Interesting piece of history. If you're near Elfreth's Alley, it's worth the stop. Friendly and informative staff added to our experience!

Tommy Taylor 2024 Feb 18

Be prepared to climb very narrow stairs. It's the way the houses were made back then and there are no elevators. Extremely small house but packed with history. History and Philadelphia should be very proud. Couple of actor portray Betsey and others bring it to life even more. You can even visit her grave onsite. Admission is cheap. I definitely want to come back. Definitely a place to visit when it's not busy. And I would not be a group over 5 unless you break down in smaller groups. The house and rooms, viewing areas are that small.

Patrick Kelly 2024 Feb 10

Last summer, we, my wife and kiddos, visited Philadelphia and our first stop before getting our hotel. we stopped at the Betay Ross house. It was such an amazing experience, and the kids got to learn about American history directly from the source. The staff was extra helpful and very knowledgeable about the hiateou and the area. They recommended going and seeing other hiateoy items like Ben Franklin's gravesite and the local mint. More to come from this trip.

Tatiana Hoover 2024 Jan 28

Highlight was meeting Betsy Ross herself in her front parlor room where she entertained us with her family history and showed her incredible star making power! Unfortunately this site is not fully accessible with many, many stairs leading up and down to the displays in different rooms. There is a wide entrance and there are accessible areas, but the house itself is small and hard to manage.

ally moo 2023 Dec 30

Small museum but cool experience to walk through. They had two individuals in time period clothing that you could discuss the time period with. Has very tight, steep stairs up and down that were typical of the time period.

Christina Hernandez 2023 Nov 15

The gift shop is cute, a few shirts and trinkets. The tour of the house is cool. Very informative. You can rent headphones to get more info. When you get to the sewing room “Betsy Ross” is there sewing a flag and answers questions. She talks about how her fabric is different from our fabric that is used today. Very well done. You can buy flags that are actually flown.

Coming Judgement 2023 Nov 01

Great old colonial house in the City of Brotherly Love. This has got to be one of the few that are left. One of the reenactors there on site told me, that many years ago when they were tearing down some of these colonial era houses, they hit it with a bulldozer, and instead of buckling, it just literally pushed it over. That is how well these houses were built. The reenactors on site really give you a sense that you just stepped back into time. Great living museum, awesome historical site.

Oofrish V Contractor 2023 Oct 10

When in Philadelphia, it’s a must to visit The Betsy Ross House to understand how the first American flag was made and the life and struggles of Elizabeth Ross, the creator.

The visit to the house does not need more than 30 to 45 minutes, however there is a nice courtyard outside the house where you can relax and spend as much time as you like.

The regular tickets for adults were at USD 10 and with an additional $2, one can have the headphones to hear the commentary which was very nice. Although the visit may be done by only reading the boards, listening to Betsy’s story adds a rich flavor to this visit.

It is a great place to take children and young kids also, to experience this piece of history through a visual and story narration process.

Natalie D 2023 Jul 31

The Betsy Ross House is an iconic part of US history (open since 1898 as a museum!) and is well worth visiting. Very close to sites such as Independence Hall, you start with a small display around the history and legend that sprung up around Betsy Ross herself and the house before heading through the courtyard into the house.

It is quite small, and is a one way system so make sure you check everything out before moving on. It looks at the parlor, bedrooms and work spaces before moving downstairs into the basement. There are interpretive signs around the house but you can also choose to pay for an audio tour as well. Finally, you end up back in the courtyard (don't miss Betsy Ross's grave to the side) and can then head back into the gift shop or leave the site.

I did like it and I think it is a must-see for it's history however it feels just a little bit neglected with some ripped signs in some areas and in need of a little updating to compete with similar museums in the area.

Shelly Cordis 2023 Jul 21

Loved being able to go all through the house. Great little gift shop and super friendly staff. Dire need of an umbrella as it was raining buckets, they had some. Just a note, somei tight fits and very steep windy stairs.

shannon realtor 2023 Jul 06

Fantastic! A great historical visit, very nice lil gift shop. There is an adorable courtyard with tables and chairs and a remarkable fountain with all the 13 colonies on it. Many informative signs. Near other nice shops. Easy walk from the Liberty Bell. Many photo ops. Enjoyed it very much.

Sam Turner 2023 Jul 06

We stopped by and went into the adjoining courtyard and saw her gravestone. There was a guide speaking to a tour group there but it sounded a little cringy. Decent little gift shop inside. Didn’t pay to tour the house. Worth a real quick stop, just to say you did, but that’s about it.

Darlene P. Campos 2023 Jun 03

I walked right by Betsy Ross' house and decided to check it out. It was a lot of fun and very informative. It looks smaller on the outside but it's pretty large on the inside. I learned a lot about Betsy Ross that I didn't learn at school.