Visit The American Philatelic Center

 

Visits & Tours

The American Philatelic Center is the home of the American Philatelic Society and American Philatelic Research Library. The Center is located in a restored nineteenth-century match factory complex on the National Historic Register — consisting of a series of interconnected buildings, the oldest of which were built in 1899. Visitors are welcome to tour the historic Center and see the valuable services we offer first hand!

 

Large group tours are welcome. Please schedule in advance by calling (814) 933-3803.

Hours of Operation:

* The APC is currently closed for visitors.

Mon. - Fri., 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST

Closed on all major holidays:

  • May 25, Memorial Day
  • July 3, Fourth of July
  • Sept. 7, Labor Day
  • Nov. 26 & 27th, Thanksgiving
  • Dec. 24 & 25, Christmas

Plan Your Trip

How to get to Bellefonte

How to get to Bellefonte

Map Links and Directions to the American Philatelic Center

Hotels

Nearby Lodging

Local Hotels, Bed & Breakfast Options and Special Rate Information for APS Members

State College Visitors Guide

State College Visitors Guide

Online Resources for State College and all of Happy Valley

 

 

How to get to Bellefonte

Bellefonte Visitors Guide

Online Resources for Bellefonte Tourism and the Surrounding Area from Bellefonte.com and Downtown Bellefonte

Where to stay?

Welcome to Bellefonte

Explore Victorian Bellefonte with this YouTube video from the Bellefonte Intervalley Area Chamber of Commerce

State College Visitors Guide

Penn State Football Schedule

Beaver Stadium is less than 10 miles from the American Philatelic Center! Catch a game while you're in town.

 

 

Engage with us

Virtual Stamp Show

Co-sponsored by American Philatelic Society, American Topical Association and the American First Day Cover Society | August 17-22, 2020