Museums
Pennsylvania Hospital’s New Museum Is the Coolest Place to Visit in Philly Right Now
Ask any Philadelphian about Pennsylvania Hospital, and chances are, they have some connection. Likely, the response will be related to being born or giving birth […]
Here’s Our Official Review of Philly’s Brand-New Ministry of Awe
Listen to the audio edition here: “Located in an abandoned historical bank, this place has everything: murals, forgery, a disassociating ballerina, secret passages, your own […]
The Redevelopment of the Old Family Court Building Is Dead
Listen to the audio edition here: “What’s happening with the old Family Court building?” It seemed like a simple enough question when a friend posed […]
The Franklin Institute’s New “Universal Parks” Exhibit Isn’t About the Characters — It’s About the Careers
If you’re walking into the “Universal Theme Parks: The Exhibition” at the Franklin Institute expecting a parade of Minions and Harry Potter photo ops, here’s […]
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 […]