Museums
Philly Museums, Revisited: Classes, Shops, and After-Hours Bashes
Philly museums do more than put things on the wall. They host after-hours events, offer hands-on classes, welcome kids at play, and hide some of […]
How to Experience Philly Museums … Beyond the Galleries
There’s so much more to Philly museums than just the galleries. Here, the classes, cafes, bars, boutiques — and a pop-up sauna?! — to experience […]
6 Underrated Philly Museums — Based on What You’re Already Into
Museums aren’t just places to look — they’re places to see differently. This week, we’re rolling out a full guide to the Philly museums that […]
Nights at the Museum: Where to Visit After Hours
Museums aren’t just places to look — they’re places to see differently. This week, we’re rolling out a full guide to the Philly museums that […]
6 Imaginative Exhibits at Philly Museums This Season
Museums aren’t just places to look — they’re places to see differently. This week, we’re rolling out a full guide to Philly museums that are […]
Philly’s Arts Scene Is Heating Up. Here’s What to See, Read, and Hear This Winter
Whether you want to catch the latest Broadway show to visit Philly or simply dig into your next great read, ’tis the season for embracing […]
Philly Museum Gift Shops That Just May Have the Perfect Present
For holiday shoppers struggling to decide what to buy, the gift shops of Philadelphia’s museums and unique cultural sites offer the chance to shop local […]
Calder Gardens Is Coming to the Parkway — and It’s Unlike Anything You’ve Ever Seen
“You know, I was on the brim of Billy Penn’s hat,” Sandy Rower recalls, pointing to the William Penn statue atop City Hall, hoisted up […]
Estates! Bridges! Gardens! All the Tours to Take in the Suburbs
Hit the road and tour the suburbs to discover bucolic barns, grand estates, and more. Mansions Fonthill Castle Go on a guided stroll through Henry […]
This New Art Exhibit Is Low-Key the Best Free Self-Care in Philly Right Now
“As you get comfy, this space will shift gently to accept you.” Ocean sounds drown out arcade-like beeps as my “Coconut Pod” tells me I […]
Big Changes Begin at the Iconic Franklin Institute in Philadelphia
Black holes. Everybody wants to know about black holes. That’s what Abby Bysshe, chief experience and strategy officer at the Franklin Institute, realized after the […]
Philadelphia Is Finally Getting a New Art Museum
Check phillymag.com each morning Monday through Friday for the latest edition of Philly Today. And if you have a news tip for our hardworking Philly […]
New James Forten Exhibit Brings the Black Founding Father to Life
James Forten was nine years old when the Declaration of Independence was read aloud just blocks from his house. He was born free in 1766, […]
New Disney100 Exhibit at the Franklin Institute Celebrates a Century of Iconic Animation
It’s hard to picture a global behemoth like Disney having humble beginnings, started by two brothers from the Midwest on October 16, 1923. But that’s […]
More Details About the Franklin Institute’s Big Disney100 Exhibit, Including Tickets
As we told you back in September, Disney is launching an exhibit to celebrate 100 years — and it’s debuting right here in Philly. Disney100: […]