Summer in Philly brings out all the best stuff, including beer gardens, fireworks, street festivals, and perhaps most importantly, outdoor movie screenings. That said, with virtually every public space putting on its own summer movie series, how can you hope to keep track of them all? Fear not: we’ve put together a comprehensive calendar of all the outdoor screenings going down over the next few months (which you’ll wanna bookmark, along with our overall summer event calendar). Grab your blanket, bug spray, and snacks, and get ready to set up the ultimate cinematic picnic.
Thursday, Jul 12
The Schmidt’s Commons
Head to NoLibs for an al fresco movie night in the courtyard formerly known as the Piazza on Thursdays. What would a summer movie night in Philly be without a Rocky screening? Grab food from any of the nearby eateries beforehand, but be sure to bring your own chair. Price: Free
Thursday, Jul 12
Schuylkill Banks at the Walnut Street Bridge
A large screen pops up along the Walnut Street entrance to the Schuylkill Banks Thursdays in July and August for a viewer-curated outdoor movie season. See the cinematic classic Casablanca from the comfort of your own blanket. You’re encouraged to bring your own picnic, but some snacks and beverages will be available. Price: Free
Thursday, Jul 12
The Great Plaza At Penn’s Landing
As a city wedged between two rivers, it’s only fair that the Delaware River waterfront get some movie action, too. Thursdays in July and August, family-friendly movies like Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle will be shown. Be sure to bring a blanket. Price: Free
Friday, Jul 13 Pleasant Playground
As a part of Mt. Airy’s Moonlight Movies, the neighborhood’s parks and the Trolley Car Diner host outdoor movie screenings on alternating Friday and Saturday nights through the end of August. Curated with kid-friendly selections in mind, the summer’s cinematic theme spotlights international cultures; there’ll also be food trucks, ice cream, and more. Price: Free
Friday, Jul 13
Laurel Hill Cemetery
A few times a season, this storied and picturesque cemetery hosts an outdoor screening on its grounds. Naturally, the teen witch drama The Craft is the perfect pick for such a setting. Be sure to bring your own chair, blanket, and snacks, though there will be food trucks and vendors. Price: $12
Saturday, Jul 14
Overington Park
As a part of the city’s Parks and Rec summer movie series, green spaces around the city will become makeshift movie theaters for family-friendly flicks. A popular choice this summer, Black Panther, will be shown; come supplied with your own blanket or chair. Price: Free
Wednesday, Jul 18
FringeArts
Every Wednesday through August, FringeArts presents an outdoor movie in their beer garden under the Ben Franklin Bridge. Grab a bite and drinks at La Peg (inside) or The Shack (outside). This week brings Nick Cage to the big screen, trapped on a plane with John Malkovich (and other criminals). Price: Free
Thursday, Jul 19
The Schmidt’s Commons
Head to NoLibs for an al fresco movie night in the courtyard formerly known as the Piazza on Thursdays. Sing along to all the tunes from The Sound of Music, grab food from any of the nearby eateries beforehand, and be sure to bring your own chair. Price: Free
Thursday, Jul 19
Schuylkill Banks at Grays Ferry Crescent
A large screen pops up along the Wharton Street entrance to the Schuylkill Banks Thursdays in July and August for a viewer-curated outdoor movie season. Pixar’s latest smash, Coco is the featured flick; you’re encouraged to bring your own picnic, but some snacks and beverages will be available. Price: Free
Thursday, Jul 19
Main Street Manayunk
On Thursdays this summer, Manayunk welcomes food trucks, vendors, $6 dining deals, shopping, and more for their Stroll The Street series. On select days they’ll screen movies too, like Wonder Woman. Price: Free
Thursday, Jul 19
The Great Plaza At Penn’s Landing
As a city wedged between two rivers, it’s only fair that the Delaware River waterfront get some movie action, too. The third installment in Tom Cruise’s Mission Impossible series comes to the riverfront. Bring a blanket. Price: Free
Friday, Jul 20
Bartram’s Garden
Before these family-friendly screenings, get a tour of the historic garden, then cozy up in the garden courtyard for this once-monthly event. It feels appropriate to view The Jungle Book surrounded by wildlife, no? Price: Free
Friday, Jul 20
The Mann Center
Part concert, part outdoor showing, The Philadelphia Orchestra play the score to Star Wars: A New Hope live as the movie is projected on three giant screens. The venue offers concessions, and does have ticketed seating in addition to lawn spots. Price: $25-102
Friday, Jul 20
Dilworth Park
Fridays in July and August, catch recently released films in the shadow of City Hall; grab a pitcher of your beverage of choice and snacks from the on-site cafe, and be sure to bring a chair or blanket. Continue the Star Wars love from last night with The Last Jedi. Price: Free
Saturday, Jul 21
Trolley Car Diner
As a part of Mt. Airy’s Moonlight Movies, the neighborhood’s parks and the Trolley Car Diner host outdoor movie screenings on alternating Friday and Saturday nights through the end of August. Curated with kid-friendly selections in mind, the summer’s cinematic theme spotlights international cultures; there’ll also be food trucks, ice cream, and more. Price: Free
Tuesday, Jul 24
The Mann Center
This original movie from NFL Films details the Eagles’ rise to Super Bowl champions, and it’ll be soundtracked live by the Philadelphia Orchestra. The venue offers concessions, and does have ticketed seating in addition to lawn spots. Price: $25-65.50
Wednesday, Jul 25
FringeArts
Every Wednesday through August, FringeArts presents an outdoor movie in their beer garden under the Ben Franklin Bridge. Grab a bite and drinks at La Peg (inside) or The Shack (outside). Price: Free
Wednesday, Jul 25
Mifflin Square
As a part of the city’s Parks and Rec summer movie series, green spaces around the city will become makeshift movie theaters for family-friendly flicks. Here’s another chance to see Coco (but don’t worry, it won’t be your last). Come supplied with your own blanket or chair. Price: Free
Thursday, Jul 26
The Schmidt’s Commons
Head to NoLibs for an al fresco movie night in the courtyard formerly known as the Piazza on Thursdays. Grab food from any of the nearby eateries beforehand, and be sure to bring your own chair. Price: Free
Thursday, Jul 26
The third flick in the Harry Potter franchise will be shown on a 40-foot screen, and the soundtrack will be performed live by the Philadelphia Orchestra, too. The venue offers concessions, and does have ticketed seating in addition to lawn spots. Price: $25-90
Thursday, Jul 26
Schuylkill Banks at the Walnut Street Bridge
A large screen pops up along the Walnut Street entrance to the Schuylkill Banks Thursdays in July and August for a viewer-curated outdoor movie season. You’re encouraged to bring your own picnic, but some snacks and beverages will be available. Price: Free
Thursday, Jul 26 Main Street Manayunk
Thursdays this summer, Manayunk welcomes food trucks, vendors, $6 dining deals, shopping and more for their Stroll The Street series — and nothing says Christmas in July like the holiday classic, Elf. Price: Free
Thursday, Jul 26
The Great Plaza At Penn’s Landing
As a city wedged between two rivers, it’s only fair that the Delaware River waterfront get some movie action, too. Just a few days after another Star Wars film was shown (at the Mann), another one gets a screening on the other side of town. Bring a blanket. Price: Free
Friday, Jul 27
New Covenant Campus
As a part of Mt. Airy’s Moonlight Movies, the neighborhood’s parks and the Trolley Car Diner host outdoor movie screenings on alternating Friday and Saturday nights through the end of August. Curated with kid-friendly selections in mind, the summer’s cinematic theme spotlights international cultures; there’ll also be food trucks, ice cream, and more. Price: Free
Friday, Jul 27
Franklin Square
Make it a full evening of entertainment with mini golf, SquareBurger, an old-school carousel, and tonight’s movie pick, The Lion King. Get cozy on a blanket or chair with the park’s picturesque fountain in the background. Price: Free
Friday, Jul 27
Dilworth Park
Fridays in July and August, catch recently released films in the shadow of City Hall. Grab a pitcher of your beverage of choice and snacks from the on-site cafe, and be sure to bring a chair or blanket. Price: Free
Wednesday, Aug 1
FringeArts
Every Wednesday through August, FringeArts presents an outdoor movie in their beer garden under the Ben Franklin Bridge. Grab a bite and drinks at La Peg (inside) or The Shack (outside). Wes Anderson’s runaway kids quirky dramedy Moonrise Kingdom is set for this week. Price: Free
Thursday, Aug 2
The Schmidt’s Commons
Head to NoLibs for an al fresco movie night in the courtyard formerly known as the Piazza on Thursdays. There’s a train, there’s a murder — it’s Murder On The Orient Express! Grab food from any of the nearby eateries beforehand, and be sure to bring your own chair. Price: Free
Thursday, Aug 2
Schuylkill Banks at Grays Ferry Crescent
A large screen pops up along the Wharton Street entrance to the Schuylkill Banks Thursdays in July and August for a viewer-curated outdoor movie season. The banks will turn into Wakanda for a screening of Black Panther; you’re encouraged to bring your own picnic, but some snacks and beverages will be available. Price: Free
Thursday, Aug 2
The Great Plaza At Penn’s Landing
As a city wedged between two rivers, it’s only fair that the Delaware River waterfront get some movie action, too. Remember when Beyonce was in an Austin Powers movie? Now you will. Bring a blanket. Price: Free
Friday, Aug 3
Cliveden Park
As a part of the city’s Parks and Rec summer movie series, green spaces around the city will become makeshift movie theaters for family-friendly flicks. Are you sick of Coco yet? If not, come supplied with your own blanket or chair. Price: Free
Friday, Aug 3
Pleasant Hill Park
As a part of the city’s Parks and Rec summer movie series, green spaces around the city will become makeshift movie theaters for family-friendly flicks. Come supplied with your own blanket or chair. Price: Free
Friday, Aug 3
Betsy Ross House
Summer and fall First Fridays at the Betsy Ross House means old school horror and sci-fi movies, like the 1965 Invaders From Space, in the courtyard. Get a tour of the house first, then park yourself with your booze and snacks for the film. Price: $5
Friday, Aug 3
Dilworth Park
Fridays in July and August, catch recently released films in the shadow of City Hall. Grab a pitcher of your beverage of choice and snacks from the on-site cafe and be sure to bring a chair or blanket. If you couldn’t make yesterday’s screening of Black Panther, here’s another opportunity. Price: Free
Friday, Aug 3
Water Tower Recreation Center Field
Chestnut Hill hosts their own summer movie nights on a 28-foot screen Fridays in August, kicking off with the live-action version of Beauty And The Beast. Each week a different food truck will be on-hand to satiate your munchies; come supplied with your own blanket or chair. Price: Free
Saturday, Aug 4
Trolley Car Diner
As a part of Mt. Airy’s Moonlight Movies, the neighborhood’s parks and the Trolley Car Diner host outdoor movie screenings on alternating Friday and Saturday nights through the end of August. Curated with kid-friendly selections in mind, the summer’s cinematic theme spotlights international cultures; there’ll also be food trucks, ice cream, and more. Price: Free
Saturday, Aug 4
Rainbow De Colores
As a part of the city’s Parks and Rec summer movie series, green spaces around the city will become makeshift movie theaters for family-friendly flicks. It wouldn’t be summer movie season without a superhero movie, would it? Come supplied with your own blanket or chair. Price: Free
Wednesday, Aug 8
FringeArts
Every Wednesday through August, FringeArts presents an outdoor movie in their beer garden under the Ben Franklin Bridge. Grab a bite and drinks at La Peg (inside) or The Shack (outside), and see double the Lindsay Lohan in one of her finest roles. Price: Free
Wednesday, Aug 8
Fisher Park
As a part of the city’s Parks and Rec summer movie series, green spaces around the city will become makeshift movie theaters for family-friendly flicks. Come supplied with your own blanket or chair. Price: Free
Thursday, Aug 9
The Schmidt’s Commons
Head to NoLibs for an al fresco movie night in the courtyard formerly known as the Piazza on Thursdays. Grab food from any of the nearby eateries beforehand, and be sure to bring your own chair. Price: Free
Thursday, Aug 9
Schuylkill Banks at the Walnut Street Bridge
A large screen pops up along the Walnut Street entrance to the Schuylkill Banks Thursdays in July and August for a viewer-curated outdoor movie season. If you can’t make it to Northern Liberties to see Silver Linings Playbook, the Schuylkill River waterfront has you covered. You’re encouraged to bring your own picnic, but some snacks and beverages will be available. Price: Free
Friday, Aug 10
Dilworth Park
Fridays in July and August, catch recently released films in the shadow of City Hall. Grab a pitcher of your beverage of choice and snacks from the on-site cafe and be sure to bring a chair or blanket. Price: Free
Friday, Aug 10
Water Tower Recreation Center Field
Chestnut Hill hosts their own summer movie nights on a 28-foot screen Fridays in August, including The Princess Bride, which just celebrated its 30th anniversary. Each week, a different food truck will be on-hand to satiate your munchiess; come supplied with your own blanket or chair. Price: Free
Friday, Aug 10
Clark Park
The spacious and scenic Clark Park in West Philly turns into a movie theater for four weeks, beginning with this week’s Back To The Future. Pre-movie activities include a Polaroid photo booth (so come in your best ‘80s attire), period music, and food vendors. Come supplied with your own blanket or chair, too. Price: Free
Saturday, Aug 11
Hunting Park
As a part of the city’s Parks and Rec summer movie series, green spaces around the city will become makeshift movie theaters for family-friendly flicks. Come supplied with your own blanket or chair. Price: Free
Wednesday, Aug 15
FringeArts
Every Wednesday through August, FringeArts presents an outdoor movie in their beer garden under the Ben Franklin Bridge. Grab a bite and drinks at La Peg (inside) or The Shack (outside); rounding out the season is seminal camp flick Wet Hot American Summer. Price: Free
Thursday, Aug 16
Inn Yard Park
As a part of the city’s Parks and Rec summer movie series, green spaces around the city will become makeshift movie theaters for family-friendly flicks. Come supplied with your own blanket or chair. Price: Free
Thursday, Aug 16
The Great Plaza At Penn’s Landing
As a city wedged between two rivers, it’s only fair that the Delaware River waterfront get some movie action, too. Bring a blanket. Price: Free
Friday, Aug 17
The Schmidt’s Commons
Head to NoLibs for an al fresco movie night in the courtyard formerly known as the Piazza on Thursdays. Get musically transported to another city — and era — with Chicago. Grab food from any of the nearby eateries beforehand, and be sure to bring your own chair. Price: Free
Friday, Aug 17
Lovett Park
As a part of Mt. Airy’s Moonlight Movies, the neighborhood’s parks and the Trolley Car Diner host outdoor movie screenings on alternating Friday and Saturday nights through the end of August. Curated with kid-friendly selections in mind, the summer’s cinematic theme spotlights international cultures; there’ll also be food trucks, ice cream, and more. Price: Free
Friday, Aug 17
Pennypack Park
As a part of the city’s Parks and Rec summer movie series, green spaces around the city will become makeshift movie theaters for family-friendly flicks. Come supplied with your own blanket or chair. Price: Free
Friday, Aug 17
Dilworth Park
Fridays in July and August, catch recently released films in the shadow of City Hall. Grab a pitcher of your beverage of choice and snacks from the on-site cafe and be sure to bring a chair or blanket. Just released late last year, The Greatest Showman was nominated for a Golden Globe. Price: Free
Friday, Aug 17
Water Tower Recreation Center Field
Chestnut Hill hosts their own summer movie nights on a 28-foot screen Fridays in August. Each week a different food truck will be on-hand to satiate your munchies. Come supplied with your own blanket or chair. Price: Free
Friday, Aug 17
Clark Park
The spacious and scenic Clark Park in West Philly turns into a movie theater for four weeks; pre-movie activities include a live music from the Mexican Cultural Center and food vendors. Come supplied with your own blanket or chair. Price: Free
Saturday, Aug 18
Trolley Car Diner
As a part of Mt. Airy’s Moonlight Movies, the neighborhood’s parks and the Trolley Car Diner host outdoor movie screenings on alternating Friday and Saturday nights through the end of August. Curated with kid-friendly selections in mind, the summer’s cinematic theme spotlights international cultures; there’ll also be food trucks, ice cream, and more. Price: Free
Thursday, Aug 23
Schuylkill Banks at the Walnut Street Bridge
A large screen pops up along the Walnut Street entrance to the Schuylkill Banks Thursdays in July and August for a viewer-curated outdoor movie season. You’re encouraged to bring your own picnic, but some snacks and beverages will be available. Price: Free
Thursday, Aug 23
Main Street Manayunk
Thursdays this summer, Manayunk welcomes food trucks, vendors, $6 dining deals, shopping and more for their Stroll The Street series. Tonight’s theme is Throwback Thursday, so revel in the ‘80s wonder that is Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. Price: Free
Thursday, Aug 23
The Great Plaza At Penn’s Landing
As a city wedged between two rivers, it’s only fair that the Delaware River waterfront get some movie action, too. You didn’t think you could go another few weeks without a Coco screening, did you? Bring a blanket. Price: Free
Friday, Aug 24
Lovett Park
As a part of Mt. Airy’s Moonlight Movies, the neighborhood’s parks and the Trolley Car Diner host outdoor movie screenings on alternating Friday and Saturday nights through the end of August; the Dakota Fanning-voiced fantasy Coraline wraps up the summer series. Curated with kid-friendly selections in mind, the summer’s cinematic theme spotlights international cultures; there’ll also be food trucks, ice cream, and more. Price: Free
Friday, Aug 24
Dilworth Park
Fridays in July and August, catch recently released films in the shadow of City Hall. Grab a pitcher of your beverage of choice and snacks from the on-site cafe and be sure to bring a chair or blanket. Close out the Dilworth season with Wonder Woman. Price: Free
Friday, Aug 24
Water Tower Recreation Center Field
Chestnut Hill hosts their own summer movie nights on a 28-foot screen Fridays in August. Head out for one more seasonal excursion to see The Greatest Showman. Each week a different food truck will be on-hand to satiate your munchies; come supplied with your own blanket or chair. Price: Free
Thursday, Aug 30
The Schmidt’s Commons
Head to NoLibs for an al fresco movie night in the courtyard formerly known as the Piazza on Thursdays. Chris Pratt & Co. return to save the galaxy in this summer event series-ending flick. Grab food from any of the nearby eateries beforehand, and be sure to bring your own chair. Price: Free
Thursday, Aug 30
Upper Roxborough Reservoir Preserve
As a part of the city’s Parks and Rec summer movie series, green spaces around the city will become makeshift movie theaters for family-friendly flicks. Come supplied with your own blanket or chair. Price: Free
Thursday, Aug 30
The Great Plaza At Penn’s Landing
As a city wedged between two rivers, it’s only fair that the Delaware River waterfront get some movie action, too. The season closes at this location with Despicable Me 3. Bring a blanket. Price: Free
Friday, Aug 31
Bartram’s Garden
Before these family-friendly screenings, get a tour of the historic garden, then cozy up in the garden courtyard for this once-monthly event. Peter Rabbit is the pick of the night. Price: Free
Friday, Aug 24
Clark Park
The spacious and scenic Clark Park in West Philly turns into a movie theater for four weeks wraps up with Black Panther. Pre-movie activities include a superhero costume parade, meet-and-greet with Amalgam Comics & Coffeehouse, a black-woman owned shop, and food vendors. Come supplied with your own blanket or chair. Price: Free
Friday, Sept 7
Powers Park
As a part of the city’s Parks and Rec summer movie series, green spaces around the city will become makeshift movie theaters for family-friendly flicks. Every neighborhood must have a Coco showing. Come supplied with your own blanket or chair. Price: Free
Friday, Sept 7
Betsy Ross House
Summer and fall First Fridays at the Betsy Ross House means old school horror and sci-fi movies, like the 1955 Revenge Of The Creature, in the courtyard. Get a tour of the house first, then park yourself with your booze and snacks for the film. Price: $5
Friday, Sept 14
Coxe Park
As a part of the city’s Parks and Rec summer movie series, green spaces around the city will become makeshift movie theaters for family-friendly flicks. Come supplied with your own blanket or chair. Price: Free
Friday, Sept 21
Bartram’s Garden
Before these family-friendly screenings, get a tour of the historic garden, then cozy up in the garden courtyard for this once-monthly event. Get wholesomely wild with The Good Dinosaur. Price: Free
Friday, Sept 28
Laurel Hill Cemetery
A few times a season, this storied and picturesque cemetery hosts an outdoor screening on its grounds. Check out the OG vampire thriller Nosferatu with live musical accompaniment, and be sure to bring your own chair, blanket, and snacks. Price: $12Sign up here for our daily Philly email and be the first to get all the food/drink/fun in town.
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From the historical to the artistic, Philadelphia is jam packed with museums. Art aficionados of all ages can get lost inside the likes of tourist-friendly museums like the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Museum of the American Revolution or feast their eyes on unique exhibitions at institutions like the Fabric Workshop and Museum and the Museum for Art In Wood.
Between big-ticket exhibitions honouring the House of Mouse to collections showcasing the legacy of a prominent Black family in early America, there’s plenty of material to dig into. After you’ve planned a date night and rounded up friends to explore the city, here are the most exciting museum exhibits in Philly right now-before they’re gone for good.
Exhibition: Disney 100: The Exhibition
Mickey Mouse, you look good for your age. Celebrating the 100th anniversary of Disney is a retrospective exhibition, which got its world premiere right here in Philly. Between rarely-seen artworks and artifacts, costumes and props, and interactive installations where you can listen to hit Disney songs, the exhibit is a Disney lover’s wish-upon-a-star-come-true. Dates: Until August 27, 2023 How to visit: The museum is open Monday through Sunday. Tickets are available online and at the door.
Exhibition: Conversations With Birds
No, not an allusion to the Eagles, this exhibition is dedicated to actual birds, their migration patterns, and humans’ relationship with avian creatures. Expect avian photography and video by local birders and wildlife photographers along with an interactive exhibit showing five migratory birds that pass through the Philadelphia region on their seasonal passage between North and South America. Dates: Until May 21, 2023 How to visit: The museum is open Wednesday through Sunday. Tickets are available online or at the door.
Exhibition: Sue Williamson & Lebohang Kganye: Tell Me What You Remember
The work of two contemporary South African artists-Sue Williamson and Lebohang Kganye-are shown side by side, offering a cross-generational dialogue. Both artists utilize video installations, photographs, sculptural installations, and textiles “to consider how the stories our elders tell us shape family narratives and personal identities.” Dates: Until May 21, 2023 How to visit: The museum is open Thursday through Monday. Advanced tickets are recommended.
Exhibition: The Future Will Follow the Past: An Exhibition by Jonathan Horowitz
Exploring the rapid change of societal issues in America since 2020-antisemitism, racial violence, immigration, women’s rights, LGBTQIA+ rights-Jonathan Horowitz designed installations inspired by recent occurrences. His works explore specific events like the infamous far-right rally from white supremacists in Charlottesville as well as recent themes in American history, like attacks on those within the BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities. Dates: Until July 4, 2023 How to visit: The museum is open Friday through Sunday. Admission is available online and at the door.
Exhibition: The Mashrabiya Project
The newly renamed Museum for Art in Wood (formerly The Center for Art In Wood) celebrates the rebrand with a brand new project. Focusing on mashrabiya, the traditional Islamic architectural design, The Mashrabiya Project is a first of its kind effort in the U.S. to examine this aesthetic. As a part of the larger mission, a new exhibition Seeing Through Space features newly-commissioned, never-before-seen works by six female-identifying artists. Dates: Until July 23, 2023 How to visit: The museum is open Wednesday through Sunday. Tickets are not required.
Exhibition: Henry Taylor: Nothing Change, Nothing Strange
Combining painting and sculpture, Henry Taylor utilized recycled objects in this exhibition, the product of an 18-month residency. The entire second floor of the museum houses the large scale assemblages, tapestries, and textiles. Think: 30-foot billowing canvases and towering totems created from compressed blocks of paint buckets, vinyl home siding, and black plastic planters. Dates: Until July 23, 2023 How to visit: The museum is open Wednesday through Sunday. Walk up admission is available but advanced registration is encouraged.
Exhibition: Judith Joy Ross
More than 200 photographs from renowned portrait photographer Judith Joy Ross will be on display at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, chronicling her career from the 1980s to today. Her black-and-white portraits are intimate reflections of everyday Americans, and this show features work from all her major projects, plus, never-before-seen images. Dates: April 24 to August 6, 2023 How to visit: The museum is open Thursday through Monday. Advanced tickets are recommended.
Exhibition: Radically Marimekko
Famous for their bright and bold fabrics, Finnish textiles, clothing, and home furnishings, the company Marimekko is showcased at this special exhibit. Drawing attention to Finnish design, the collection traces the brand’s path from industrial art house to fashion icon. Dates: March 30 to September 24, 2023 How to visit: The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday. Walk up admission is available.
Exhibition: Rising Sun: Artists in an Uncertain America
A collaboration between the African American Museum in Philadelphia and PAFA, Rising Sun showcases new work from 20 artists examining the question of Is the sun rising or setting on the experiment of American democracy? With pieces shown in both museums, visitors can reflect on, challenge, and expand their view of democracy through art. Dates: March 23 to October 8, 2023 How to visit: The African American Museum in Philadelphia is open Thursday through Sunday; admission is available online and at the door. PAFA is open Thursday through Sunday; admission can be purchased in advance or at the door.
Exhibition: Black Founders: The Forten Family of Philadelphia
James Forten may not be a familiar name within early American history, but this new exhibit at the Museum of the American Revolution is looking to change that. Telling the story of Forten and his family through 100 historical artifacts, Black Founders explores the Forten family’s roles in the Revolutionary War, business in Philadelphia, and the abolitionist movement. Dates: Until November 26, 2023 How to visit: The museum is open daily. Admission is available online and at the door.
Exhibition:Â The 19th Amendment: How Women Won The Vote
That lofty document known as the Constitution and its values, interpretations, and amendments are explored in great detail at the National Constitution Center, naturally. This semi-permanent exhibit examines the 19th Amendment-the one which granted women the right to vote-and the road to its ratification. Out of the near 100 artifacts, expect to see a rare printing of the Declaration of Sentiments from the first women’s convention at Seneca Falls, a ballot box used to collect women’s votes in the late 1800s, Pennsylvania’s ratification copy of the 19th Amendment, and various “Votes for Women” ephemera. Dates: Semi-permanent, no end date announced How to visit: The museum is open Wednesday through Sunday. Advanced tickets are recommended.
Mütter Museum of The College of Physicians of Philadelphia
Mütter Museum of The College of Physicians of Philadelphia
Exhibition:Â Spit Spreads Death
Eerily topical, the Mütter’s latest special exhibit, Spit Spreads Death, an exhibit about the 1918 flu pandemic, opened in the fall of 2019, less than six months before the start of the coronavirus pandemic. The exhibit traces the disease’s spread throughout Philadelphia neighbourhoods a century ago and how the pandemic impacted the city with artifacts like photos, newspaper clippings, and more. Dates: Now through 2024 How to visit: The museum is open Wednesday through Monday. Advanced tickets are required.
