Museums
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 […]
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 art museums, galleries and related sites offer the chance to shop […]
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: […]
Iconic Philly Jeweler Steven Lagos’s Three Favorite Artists at the Barnes
“Every time I come, I get chills.” Steven Lagos, dressed in head-to-toe-black as usual, was visiting the Barnes Foundation to reflect on his artistic inspiration […]
Just Announced: New Details on the Franklin Institute’s Upcoming Disney Exhibit, Disney100
Disney’s annual D23 Expo in Anaheim, CA, is a big weekend for fans of all things Disney (plus Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and all the […]
Where to See Art in Philly This Summer
Philly is known for its plethora of inspiring murals and public art. But it’s a destination for great art programming on the gallery walls as […]
11 Philadelphia Museums to Visit at Night
Philadelphia Museum of Art, Spring Garden Did you know? Every Friday night, the grand dame of Philly museums stays open till 8:45. The Insectarium, Holmesburg […]
Been There, Done That? 5 Lesser-Known Philadelphia Tourist Attractions
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Of Teacups, Shared Trauma and Shared Destiny: Reflections on the Weitzman’s Reopening
I shouldn’t be here. Decades before my birth, there were so many near-misses an ocean away, so many limbs cut from my family tree, only […]
Museum of Illusions Philadelphia Is Now Open — and Eye-Opening
A new interactive space is now open in Philly — and likely taking over your social-media feeds. The Museum of Illusions is the newest installment […]
Everything You Need to Know Before Visiting Philadelphia’s Van Gogh Experience Pop-Up
What is the Van Gogh Experience? The Van Gogh Experience is an immersive art exhibit all about the life and work of Vincent Van Gogh. […]