The PAUL ROBESON HOUSE, a historic Museum and Institute for Civic Responsibility, was the home of the legendary Paul Leroy Robeson for several years until his death in 1976. Located in West Philadelphia, the Paul Robeson House upholds the tradition of Paul Robeson, the scholar, athlete, singer and human rights activist.

The Paul Robeson House is dedicated to preserving a record of his struggles in advancing racial harmony, resolving conflict around the world and fighting for justice for all Americans.

The Robeson House produces, presents and promotes traveling lectures, concerts and exhibits throughout Philadelphia, the United States and the International community in such a way that learning about Robeson is accessible to all ages and cultures.

In 1998 the West Philadelphia Cultural Alliance, under the direction of Ms. Frances Aulston, initiated a major campaign to restore the Paul Robeson House. Since then, the Pennsylvania Historical Museum Commission and the White House have officially recognized the museum as a national historic preservation site.

The Paul Robeson House is an Official Project of Save America’s Treasures public-private partnership between the White House Millennium Council and the National Trust for Historic Preservation of our nation’s irreplaceable historic and cultural treasures for future generations.

Paul Robeson House is presently managed by the West Philadelphia Cultural Alliance.

Hours of Operation :

Monday through Sunday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Closed on major holidays.

Please note- We do not have any affiliation with Paul Robeson House in West Philadelphia. It is place where Paul Robeson spent his life. This page is meant for information only.