Gloria Dei Church National Historic Site
Hours
See this week's hours below.
- Entrance fee
- The Park Service lists no entrance fee for this site.
- Phone
- 215-389-1513
- Address
- 916 S. Swanson Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147
About Gloria Dei Church
Before Pennsylvania there was New Sweden. Discover this last historic link to a forgotten past. Visit the church's pastoral surroundings and its burial ground of patriots and ordinary citizens alike.
Hours
Church Grounds Hours
NOTE: The church grounds are closed from 11PM to 5AM.
| Monday | 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM |
| Thursday | 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM |
| Friday | 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM |
| Saturday | 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM |
| Sunday | 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM |
Getting there
The Gloria Dei Church is accessed from Christian Street in South Philadelphia. As in any city, use your street smarts and do not leave any valuables visible in your car. Several SEPTA bus routes serve the vicinity of the site. Visit the website for more information.
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.
Things to do
Museum Exhibits.
Source: National Park Service data feed, checked September 24, 2026. Hours shown are the Park Service's posted standard hours plus any date changes it lists. Official page for Gloria Dei Church ↗