Mahjong Teachers

Mahjong teachers in Philadelphia, PA

We list 9 teachers and lesson companies and 2 studios for American mahjong in the Philadelphia area. Teachers include Philly Mahj, Cherry Hill Public Library American Mah Jongg Classes and Design Life Kids Mahjong Workshops. Studios include Main Line Mahjong and Mahj with Lee. Once you can play, there are 16 clubs and community games to join.

Schedules change, so use each listing's link to confirm the next class. Last checked October 2026. Something wrong? Every listing has a correction link.

Mahjong teachers and lessons in Philadelphia

Instructors and companies that teach American mahjong, from first lessons to guided play.

  1. Philadelphia · Beginners welcome

    Philly Mahj

    Julie Shuster teaches American mahjong through private lessons, workshops, and group events.

    When
    Private lessons and beginners’ workshops by arrangement; individual lessons are $90 per hour and group rates are $35–$45 per person per hour.

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  2. Cherry Hill · Beginners welcome

    Cherry Hill Public Library American Mah Jongg Classes

    A library course taught by Linda Rosenson for people learning American mahjong with the current NMJL card.

    When
    Four Wednesdays, 6:30–8:30 p.m.; cited series include Jan. 22–Feb. 19 and Oct. 14, 21, 28, and Nov. 11, 2026.

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  3. West Chester · Beginners welcome

    Design Life Kids Mahjong Workshops

    Pocket Full of Mahjong offers guided American mahjong workshops covering the card, Charleston, and game play.

    When
    Scheduled workshops include Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, 6:00–8:00 p.m., and Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026, 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.; tickets about $66–$85.
    Where
    1502 West Chester Pike, West Chester, PA 19382

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  4. Cherry Hill · Beginners welcome

    Game Friendzy

    An American mahjong teacher and pickup venue offering private lessons and games for individuals or groups.

    When
    Mahjong pickup cited Thursdays 1:00–3:00 p.m. and Fridays 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.; $10; private lessons available.
    Where
    7 Carnegie Plaza, Suite 400, Cherry Hill, NJ 08003

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  5. Doylestown · Beginners welcome

    Ladies That Mahj

    Kim Eagle teaches American mahjong classes and organizes private beginner and intermediate groups.

    When
    In-person Mahjong 101 and 102 at Coterie Commons; private groups are 12–16 people at $70 per person per class.
    Where
    72 N. Main Street, Doylestown, PA 18901

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  6. Philadelphia · Beginners welcome

    Mahj with Heart

    A Philadelphia American mahjong group offering lessons and previously hosting open play at Queen & Rook.

    When
    Private and small-group lessons by arrangement; summer 2026 open play at Queen & Rook was Sundays 5:00–8:00 p.m. for $5.

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  7. Plymouth Meeting · Beginners welcome

    MahjChele

    Michele Roman teaches American mahjong by appointment across the northwest Philadelphia suburbs.

    When
    By appointment; classes are about 2.5 hours with instruction and guided play.

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  8. Radnor · Beginners welcome

    Main Line School Night Mah Jongg

    An adult-education program offering American mahjong classes and supervised club play at several Main Line locations.

    When
    Multi-week beginner, strategy, supervised-play, card-review, and club sessions at Creutzburg Center, Lower Merion High School, and online.
    Where
    260 Gulph Creek Road, Radnor, PA 19087

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  9. West Chester · Beginners welcome

    Oakbourne Mansion Mah Jongg

    A Westtown Township program offering American mahjong lessons, supervised strategy play, and casual club sessions.

    When
    Beginner series Thursdays 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m., Nov. 5, 12, 19, Dec. 3, 10, 17, 2026, and Jan. 7 and 14, 2027; supervised play and club sessions also offered.
    Where
    1014 S. Concord Road, West Chester, PA 19382

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Mahjong studios in Philadelphia

Dedicated spaces with tables, sets and a calendar of classes and open play.

  1. Wayne · Beginners welcome

    Main Line Mahjong

    An American mahjong studio offering lessons, open play, private tables, and league play.

    When
    Weekly class and play schedule posted on the site and Instagram; lessons, open play, and league play.
    Where
    503 W. Lancaster Ave #525, Wayne, PA

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  2. Blue Bell · Beginners welcome

    Mahj with Lee

    Lee Tanner runs an American mahjong studio with beginner and intermediate lessons, open play, and Maison Lotus events.

    When
    Mahj 101, Mahj 102, and play-only open sessions; monthly lesson-and-dinner nights at Maison Lotus are also offered.
    Where
    653 Skippack Pike, Suite 100, Blue Bell, PA 19422

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Clubs and social groups in Philadelphia

Regular games, leagues and meetups to join once you know the basics.

  1. Wynnewood · Beginners welcome

    Gems at the J Mahjong Club

    A Kaiserman JCC club where facilitators teach new players and seat experienced players.

    When
    Thursdays 1:00–3:00 p.m. except holidays, in the back lobby.
    Where
    45 Haverford Road, Wynnewood, PA 19096

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  2. West Chester

    Mahjongg Play in SEPA

    A private women-only group for fast in-person American mahjong, also associated with an annual fundraiser tournament.

    When
    Tuesdays at 12:30 p.m. at Advent Lutheran Church; RSVP required.
    Where
    1601 Green Lane, West Chester, PA 19382

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  3. Wilmington · Beginners welcome

    Midnight Mahj

    A Wilmington-area American mahjong club with lessons, guided play, open play, and private events.

    When
    Rotating social nights with lesson, guided-play, and open-play tables; a cited night was Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026, 6:30–9:30 p.m. at DuPont Country Club.

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  4. Philadelphia

    Society Hill Synagogue Mah Jongg Club

    A mixed-level synagogue mahjong club with weekly afternoon play.

    When
    Thursdays 1:00–3:30 p.m. in the Beit Midrash.
    Where
    418 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106

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Community centers, libraries and more in Philadelphia

Recurring games and classes hosted by JCCs, libraries, senior centers and other local venues.

  1. Mount Laurel

    Adath Emanu-El Mahjong

    A synagogue-based American mahjong open-play group that welcomes guests.

    When
    Thursdays 6:00–9:00 p.m. weekly through Dec. 17, 2026; $25 members / $30 guests.
    Where
    205 Elbo Lane, Mount Laurel, NJ 08054

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  2. Philadelphia

    Andorra Library Mah Jongg Club

    A library game using the National Mah Jongg League card for players who already know the game.

    When
    Wednesdays 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. and Thursdays 12:30 p.m.; no signup.
    Where
    705 East Cathedral Road, Philadelphia, PA 19128

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  3. Bensalem

    Bensalem Senior Citizens Center Mah Jong

    A senior-center mahjong game held Tuesday afternoons.

    When
    Tuesdays, noon–3:00 p.m.
    Where
    1850 Byberry Road, Bensalem, PA 19020

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  4. Downingtown · Beginners welcome

    Downingtown Library Mah Jongg

    A library free-play table for developing players, with separate beginner instruction offered periodically.

    When
    Friday free play 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.; a four-Friday beginner series ran Feb. 6–27, 2026, 9:15–10:45 a.m.
    Where
    330 E Lancaster Ave, Downingtown, PA 19335

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  5. Chester Springs · Beginners welcome

    Henrietta Hankin Branch Library Mahjongg

    A weekly library game where an instructor can help newcomers learn.

    When
    Tuesdays 1:00–4:00 p.m.
    Where
    215 Windgate Drive, Chester Springs, PA 19425

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  6. Honey Brook · Beginners welcome

    Honey Brook Library Mah Jongg Club

    A library club for adults of any experience level using the current NMJL card.

    When
    Wednesdays 1:00–3:00 p.m.; separate learn-to-play dates are also offered.
    Where
    687 Compass Road, Honey Brook, PA 19344

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  7. Narberth · Beginners welcome

    New Horizons Senior Center Mah Jongg

    A senior-center program with American mahjong classes and games for intermediate, advanced, and newer players.

    When
    Weekday play and classes at both sites, including intermediate Wednesdays, advanced Mondays and Tuesdays, beginner instruction, and free-play blocks.
    Where
    100 Conway Avenue, 2nd Floor, Narberth, PA; also Ashbridge House, 1301 W. Montgomery Ave, Bryn Mawr, PA

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  8. Newtown Square · Beginners welcome

    Newtown Public Library Mah Jongg

    A library American mahjong program with newbie, medium, and fast tables using NMJL rules.

    When
    Tuesday play 1:00–3:00 p.m.; the library also runs newbie tables, intro classes, card reviews, and all-day play.
    Where
    201 Bishop Hollow Road, Newtown Square, PA 19073

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  9. Abington · Beginners welcome

    Old York Road Temple-Beth Am Mahjong

    A public temple program offering American mahjong classes and open play for beginners and returning players.

    When
    Wednesday classes, including six-week beginner sessions around 6:45–9:00 p.m., plus open-play nights.
    Where
    971 Old York Road, Abington, PA 19001

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  10. Philadelphia · Beginners welcome

    The Center on the Hill Mah Jongg

    A Chestnut Hill active-adult center offering American mahjong lessons and drop-in games.

    When
    Lessons and drop-in play for active adults.
    Where
    8855 Germantown Ave, Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, PA

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  11. King of Prussia · Beginners welcome

    Upper Merion Township Library Mahjong Meetup Mania

    A free library meetup with an available set and tables for players at all levels.

    When
    Thursdays 1:00–3:00 p.m. in the Valley Forge Room.

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  12. Blue Bell · Beginners welcome

    Wissahickon Valley Public Library Mahjong

    A library group where beginners can learn from experienced players, with temporary games at Montgomery Mall during the move.

    When
    Fridays at 1:00 p.m. at the Blue Bell library; from Oct. 2, 2026, Fridays at 12:30 p.m. in the Montgomery Mall food court during the library move.

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Mahjong in Philadelphia by day of the week

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Common questions

Where can a beginner take mahjong lessons in Philadelphia?

Main Line Mahjong, Mahj with Lee, Philly Mahj, Cherry Hill Public Library American Mah Jongg Classes and Design Life Kids Mahjong Workshops all teach or welcome beginners in the Philadelphia area. Use each listing's link to see the next class.

What days are there mahjong classes or games in Philadelphia?

Monday: New Horizons Senior Center Mah Jongg. Tuesday: Main Line School Night Mah Jongg, Mahjongg Play in SEPA and Bensalem Senior Citizens Center Mah Jong. Wednesday: Cherry Hill Public Library American Mah Jongg Classes, Andorra Library Mah Jongg Club and Honey Brook Library Mah Jongg Club. Thursday: Oakbourne Mansion Mah Jongg, Gems at the J Mahjong Club and Society Hill Synagogue Mah Jongg Club. Friday: Downingtown Library Mah Jongg and Wissahickon Valley Public Library Mahjong. Confirm with the teacher or group before you go, since schedules change.

How do I get a class or group listed in Philadelphia?

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