New this year, a two-week eclectic program of FREE movie screenings by and about Philly. From Old Hollywood stars and directors to Eagles diehards, this explosive display of cinematic fireworks kicks off the summer right. All films will be showing on the Main Screen at the Philadelphia Film Society Center, 1412 Chestnut Street.
Ryerss is a Victorian house museum, lending library located in Burholme Park in Philadelphia.
Visitors can expect to learn about the First Continental Congress and the history of the Carpenters' Company, see several large models of Carpenters' Hall that explain its construction (including a Lego model of the Hall), and view historic tools while enjoying the historic ambience of the main Hall.
Visitors of all ages can discover the history of the Philadelphia region through the lens of the Delaware River at the Independence Seaport Museum. Home to two floors of hands-on, interactive exhibitions, guests can also explore the Seaport Boat Shop and get an up-close-and-personal view of this storied maritime tradition.
Visitors will be able to tour the gardens and the historical tour of the Mansion. Tea and Biscuits will also be provided on the 2nd floor. Visitors will also get a special look into Revolutionary War history and the details...
While you’re at the Museum for Art in Wood, experience "Muliebrity" by Viola Bordon and "Suite Américaine" by BA Harrington, rethink American history through the lens of craft and women’s labor. Bordon reimagines Lady Liberty in a richly layered textile work that questions who freedom has truly served, while Harrington transforms historic furniture forms to reveal and celebrate the work of women long hidden inside them. Together, the exhibitions uncover how national identity has been shaped by gender, power, and the stories we choose to display.
Celebrate Black Music Month, founded in Philadelphia, during a special evening showcasing powerful performances honoring the excellence of Black women in music.
Located steps from the Liberty Bell on Philadelphia’s historic Independence Mall, The Weitzman is the only museum in the nation dedicated exclusively to exploring the American Jewish experience.
Experience 10,000 years of history—including Ancient Egypt, Rome, Greece, the Middle East, Asia, Africa, Mexico and Central America—all right here in Philadelphia at the Penn Museum.
Explore the nation’s oldest natural history museum! From the towering T-Rex in Dinosaur Hall to the famed nature dioramas featuring biodiversity from around the world, the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University has something for everyone.
