Founded in 1976 in celebration of the nation's Bicentennial, the African American Museum in Philadelphia (AAMP) is the first institution funded and built by a major municipality to preserve, interpret and exhibit the heritage of African Americans. Throughout its evolution, the museum has objectively interpreted and presented the achievements and aspirations of African Americans from pre-colonial times to the current day.

Join us for an unforgettable celebration of freedom and culture in partnership with Wawa Welcome America and VISIT PHILADELPHIA®. All are welcome to unite to celebrate freedom through live musical performances, shop Black-owned businesses, savor delicious local eateries, and experience fun for the whole family!

The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University, formerly the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia, is the oldest natural science research institution and museum in the Americas.

The Masonic Temple in Philadelphia was constructed in 1873. It has been called one of the great “wonders” of the Masonic world. Adorned with some of the finest artifacts of Freemasonry and magnificent lodge rooms based on themes of the ancient architectural world, the Masonic Temple displays historical Masonic traditions and values.

Located in two homes along Elfreth's Alley, the museum introduces visitors to residents of house #126: two single women dressmakers making ends meet in the 1760s, German-American shoemakers raising a family and building wealth in the 1850s, and more. The museum is also a place to explore the stories of other houses on the street which are still residences today.

Join a docent led 60-minute guided tour of Johnson House Historic Site, a National Historic Landmark and Underground Railroad station. You will learn about the history of the Quaker abolitionist Johnson Family, the anti-slavery movement, the early history of enslavement in America, the Transatlantic Slave Trade, the Fugitive Slave Laws that kept the enslaved constantly on the run, and the collaborative efforts between Black abolitionists – free and enslaved – and white abolitionists.

Historic RittenhouseTown is the site of the first paper mill in America dating to 1690. The 1707 Rittenhouse Family Homestead is one of the oldest buildings in Philadelphia. This tour will explore the legacy of the Rittenhouse Family, the art of paper making and the story of this important industrial site from industrial to bucolic.

Dance, play, create! Kids of all ages can enjoy this free music festival featuring dynamic performances, art stations, mouthwatering treats, exciting giveaways, and more! Kidchella offers something special for everyone to enjoy.

The Print Center welcomes visitors to enjoy our internationally renowned exhibitions of contemporary photography and print, and to shop in our Gallery Store, which offers artist books and artwork from 100 local, national and international artists. Founded in 1915, The...

The Avenue of the Arts comes to life with high-powered entertainment from local and world- renowned performers, art, food and more. There is sure to be something for everyone at this unforgettable block party experience!

Stenton is one of the earliest, best-preserved, and most authentic historic houses in Philadelphia. Furnished with 18th-and 19th-century Logan family objects, and remaining in little-altered condition, a visit to Stenton offers an unparalleled experience of early Pennsylvania.

The Revolutionary City illuminates the lived experiences of Philadelphians leading up to, during, and after the fight for independence. It showcases historic documents and artifacts, ranging from diaries and newspapers to political cartoons and household objects. Beginning with the Stamp Act in 1765, the exhibition traces key events through the late 1780s and the impacts they had on communities living within and around the city. The exhibition features a range of voices and stories, offering windows into this turbulent period of change and presenting Revolution-era Philadelphia as a vibrant and growing city.

Philadelphia's only Victorian historic house museum, Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion tell the stories of men and women in the period from the Civil War through 1900, using material culture and spaces to unpack this complex era.

In partnership with the Philadelphia Phillies and Philadelphia Soccer 2026 New this year! Welcome America is excited to partner with the Philadelphia Phillies and Philadelphia Soccer 2026 for a block party outside Citizens Bank Park and Lincoln Financial Field. This...

The Independence Seaport Museum encourages visitors of all ages to discover Philadelphia's river of history and world of connections. Through award-winning exhibitions, guests will learn the connection the Delaware River has not only with the city but also with the region as a whole.

LEST WE FORGET SLAVERY MUSEUM IS THE ONLY (PHILADELPHIA) AREA MUSEUM WITH AN EXTENSIVE COLLECTION OF AUTHENTIC SLAVERY ARTIFACTS. Our riveting artifacts speak for themselves and reveal the TRUE story of how differently “Coming To America” was for millions of...

Uncover the hidden tales of Belmont's role in the Underground Railroad, a beacon of hope for those seeking freedom from the Antebellum South.

Christ Church, the birthplace of the American Episcopal Church, was founded in 1695 as a condition of William Penn’s Charter. Known as “The Nation’s Church,” it hosted members of the Continental Congress during the American Revolution and Presidents GeorgeWashington and John Adams in the first decade of the newly established Republic. Among early members were Benjamin and Deborah Franklin, Betsy Ross, John Penn (William Penn’s grandson), and signers of the Constitution and of the Declaration of Independence, including Robert Morris, Benjamin Rush, and Francis Hopkinson.

Come together with friends and family for a unique pool party and evening of fun. Celebrate the season opening of the pool at Cherashore Playground, hosted by Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital.

Woodmere Art Museum's mission is to inspire creativity, learning, and self-expression through experiences with the art and artists of Philadelphia and the region.

Come to learn about some of the creatures making the Schuylkill River their home. Collect a water sample at river's edge and explore the micro-life in a drop of water. Try your hand at drawing some of the intricate and striking geometric designs of diatoms. Through hands-on activities, get to know the life of the freshwater mussel. Find out about our research on this important mollusk. It’s propagation season, so there is a possibility that we will be propagating mussels!

Join us for an inspiring day as we honor the courage, sacrifice, and service of nation's veterans, and recognize the outstanding organizations who support them. We'll kicking off the day with Denise King singing the National Anthem and there will be a ceremony honoring local veterans and groups making a profound impact in the community.

Celebrating its 50th year as a public site in 2023, Wyck is a National Historic Landmark house, garden, and farm in the Germantown neighborhood of Philadelphia that served as the home to one Quaker family for nine generations (1690-1973). The family left behind an incredible record of everyday life in Philadelphia, including over 10,000 historic objects, the oldest rose garden in its original plan in the United States, and a beautiful 2.5 acre landscape with an active urban farm.

Step into the Museum for Art in Wood and experience "Katie Hudnall: The Longest Distance between Two Points" and "Cinders: Burned, Scorched, and Pyrographed Works in Wood." While you’re here, explore our permanent collection of over 1,300 objects and shop our Museum Store for unique handmade objects, jewelry, artworks, and books.

Interactive all-ages museum devoted to the U.S. Constitution with live theater & rare artifacts.

Join Wawa for historic Hoagie Day, honoring local heroes, and building and serving Wawa Shorti Hoagies.  Hoagies will be served FREE at Noon along Arch Street between 5th & 6th Streets in the Independence Mall area.

The 5 Points Night Market will bring food, music, and community pride to Rising Sun Avenue, featuring food trucks, local vendors, live performances, summer fun, and activities for all ages.

Join the Science History Institute every Saturday for "Stories of Science" as we highlight a different “element” of science each week. Explore a unique themes through special highlights tours, and interactive activities for all ages. Find out more about the diverse narratives that weave together to create the science we know today!

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.

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.

The Fabric Workshop and Museum (FWM) is an internationally acclaimed contemporary art museum devoted to the creation, presentation, and preservation of innovative works of art. Your free admission experience includes two visionary exhibitions by recent Artists-in-Residence that present immersive, interactive, and deeply personal environments.

Gospel on Independence will return for yet another moving and soul-stirring performance on Independence Mall with Independence Hall as backdrop.

Lemon Hill Mansion is a historic house museum highlighting Federal architecture and featuring spectacular views of the city of Philadelphia. Lemon Hill Mansion was built by wealthy merchant Henry Pratt in 1800 as the centerpiece of his garden estate. A beloved place of recreation for 19th century Philadelphians, Lemon Hill was the first property purchased by the City of Philadelphia in creating the new Fairmount Park.

Laurel Hill Mansion welcomes families for a fun filled day of crafting - colonial crafts of tin punching, whirligig and more. Guests will have an opportunity to try hand crafting guided by volunteer hosts and to take home a souvenir of their visit that they made. Supplies will be provided.

Ormiston Mansion is a 2-story building with an indoor Scottish Kitchen in the basement. There will be volunteer tour guides on each floor to explain the history of the building.

Visitors will be given a guide tour of the Woodford Mansion, a 1756 National Historic Landmark that displays the Naomi Wood Collection of 18th century furniture, household good, decorative and fine arts. Much of the furniture and decorative objects in the Mansion were made by Philadelphia craftsmen for families in the area. They will hear about the Coleman, Barclay, Franks and Wharton families who used Woodford as a summer retreat, and they will learn the stories of Phila, Azmin, Hagar, Greenwich, and Peter, enslaved Africans who worked as domestic servants for the Coleman and Franks families.

The largest of Fairmount Park’s historic villas, Historic Strawberry Mansion boasts an extensive collection of period furniture, art, and dolls. Exemplifying both Federal and Greek Revival architecture, the mansion was built for abolitionist Judge William Lewis and converted to a...

Concilio’s Annual Hispanic Fiesta is back – but this year, with an exciting new location at LOVE Park! This highly anticipated event is one of Philadelphia’s largest celebrations of Latino culture, bringing together families, friends, and visitors for a day filled with music, dance, food, and community engagement, with event proceeds supporting Concilio’s Scholarship Fund.

The United States Army Band “Pershing’s Own” will put on a patriotic, all-star concert followed by a thrilling fireworks display over the Delaware River Waterfront.

The Summer aBroad AR Tour is a completely free, self-guided augmented reality (AR) experience that allows users to explore Philadelphia’s iconic landmarks

Through a compelling lineup of programs and exhibitions, the National Liberty Museum illuminates both the strength and fragility of liberty—as well as the inspirational stories of people whose positive actions protect and expand the boundaries of freedom for all.

The Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum is one of the world’s greatest collections of racing sports cars. Through our theme, “The Spirit of Competition”, we celebrate the history and evolution of these magnificent machines.

We're pleased to welcome you to our newest permanent exhibition Treasures from the Rosenbach's Collection. Treasures from the Rosenbach's Collection features two gallery spaces dedicated to Literature from the British Isles and the history of printed text from the 15th Century to the Harlem Renaissance and beyond. Rare editions of historical texts will be on display—first editions, autographed works, author notes from James Joyce, Bram Stoker, and more—as well as a special art installation from Philadelphia artist John Wind.

The American Swedish Historical Museum welcomes all people to explore cultural identity through the story of Swedes and Scandinavians in America through our 12 galleries featuring art, history, science, and culture.

Join us as we celebrate Black Music Month, which was founded in Philadelphia. Curated by Philadelphia music legend Dyana Williams, this celebration will feature multiple expressions of music pioneered by Black musicians, performed by some of Philadelphia's most well-known and sought-after artists.

Access to the Barnes Collection, "From Paris to Provence: French Painting at the Barnes" exhibition in the Roberts Gallery, and a restorative justice exhibition in collaboration with Mural Arts Philadelphia titled "Where I'm From," on view in second floor classroom of Barnes Collection galleries.

As part of this year’s Wawa Welcome America festival, enjoy an exclusive, pay-what-you-wish evening of Wednesday Nights at Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site on Monday, June 30 from 5:30 to 9:30 pm (last entry 9:00 pm). This event—like all Wednesday...

Come see our landmark building and historic museum collections, including rocks, minerals, fossils, taxidermy animals, mounted skeletons, and more! The exhibit hall is self-guided, allowing visitors to explore and learn at their own pace. For first-time visitors and anyone preferring a little more direction, we have scavenger hunts to guide you and knowledgeable staff on hand to answer any questions.

Visit the room that hosted the First Continental Congress! Visitors can see historic 19th century tile work, view 18th century fire buckets (currently on display with the oldest pictorial representation of the Hall), and talk to docents about the history...

The Paul Robeson House was the home of internationally renowned American bass-baritone concert singer, actor of film and stage, All-American and professional athlete, writer, multi-lingual orator, human rights activist, and lawyer Paul Robeson from 1966 until 1976.

Enjoy a free screening of Independence Day on Independence Mall in partnership with Independence Visitor Center. Bring your own blankets/chairs and get ready for an evening of entertainment.  Score your spot in the front section of the July 4th concert!...

America’s finest museum of medical history, the Mütter Museum and Historical Library, displays collections of anatomical specimens, models, medical books, and medical instruments in a beautiful beaux arts building. Visitors can explore galleries, attend pop-up programs, hear gallery talks, and relax in our beautiful Benjamin Rush Medicinal Plant Garden.

Supported by Bank of America As part of Red, White, and Blue To Do this block party will include pay-as-you-go food trucks, family-friendly activities and games, special activations and extended hours at local museums and attractions, and culturally inspired music...

The U.S. Army Field Band & Soldiers’ Chorus presents “America the Beautiful,” a celebration of all there is to love about our nation. Take in unparalleled natural landscapes and meet the warm and welcoming people on a musical and visual journey across our country.

The Philadelphia Historic District partners are gearing up for the annual Red, White, & Blue To-Do celebration, commemorating a day of “pomp and parade,” as declared by John Adams in 1776, encouraging visitors to celebrate independence in the place where it all began.

Join PAFA & AAMP for our newest exhibition, "Rising Sun: Artists in an Uncertain America.

Visitors can enjoy free access to exhibits, toys, games, crafts and more!

This year we are bringing back an over 40-year tradition. The Pops will perform for the first time under their new name on the evening of July 3, 2025 at Independence National Historical Park with a show, which will feature the newly appointed Music Director, Chris Dragon.

Cliveden is a historic site that preserves and interprets over 200 years of American history through the lives of the Chew Family and their staff, both enslaved and in service. Cliveden produces engaging programming for children and adults to connect the past and the present.

With Independence Hall as the backdrop, celebrate July 4th and observe the evolving history of America’s freedom, with remarks by Mayor Cherelle L. Parker and a variety of notable guest speakers.