'Nation’s Oldest Continuously Inhabited Residential Street' Elfreth's Alley is known as our nation’s oldest continuously inhabited residential street. The alley is located off Second and Front Streets, between Arch and Race Streets in the Old City Neighborhood of Philadelphia. The Elfreth's Alley Museum officially opens April 1 for the 2017 season! The Alley will be offering tours from 12-5 pm on the half hour. When the museum is closed for the season, they do offer private tours as … [Read more...]
Pay What You Wish At Philadelphia Museum Of Art
March 29, 2017 By
'Exciting Art at Your Cost on Wednesday Nights & Much More' Exciting news for you Art Lovers! Enjoy Pay What You Wish' at the Philadelphia Museum of Art on Wednesday nights from 5 pm to 8:45 pm and on the first Sunday of every month from 5 pm to 8:45 pm! Visitors can pay $10, $8, $5, $2, etc., allowing you to explore the Museum and its remarkable collections showcasing works by Marcel Duchamp, Salvador Dalí and a few local Philadelphia artists such as Thomas Eakins. The museum in 2013 … [Read more...]
Jurassic World: The Exhibition At The Franklin Institute
December 21, 2016 By
'Come Face-To-Face With Prehistoric Dinosaurs' The Jurassic World exhibit has taken over The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia! This huge exhibition, thanks to the blockbuster movie franchise, delivers thousands of square feet of dinosaur-inhabited galleries and incredibly life-like animatronic creatures! Museum-goers can look forward to recreated moments from the film and displays of the actual sites within the Jurassic World park. Life-Like Animatronic Dinosaurs The setting takes … [Read more...]
Weekend Things To Do In Philadelphia ~ XPoNential Music Festival, Oval Pop Up, Free Movies and More!
July 22, 2016 By
'Food, Music, Movies & Fun In Philly!’ The Democratic National Convention is fast approaching. Did you know that donkeys have invaded Philadelphia? Find the fifty-seven DNC donkeys in Philly. Click Here The weekend kicks off with The Oval Pop-Up, University City Dining Days, Parks on Tap, XPoNential Music Festival Live, Jazz in Cedar Park, Political MovieFest at Dilworth Park, free movie in Mt. Airy, 4th Friday in Headhouse District and the continuation of the exhibits at Penn Museum, the … [Read more...]
The Science Behind Pixar At The Franklin Institute
March 3, 2016 By
'Experience Science & Technology Behind Finding Nemo, Toy Story & More!' Become a kid all over again and learn how your favorite Pixar characters were born into animated movies! The Franklin Institute has put together an unique, first-time look into the Pixar process, exploring the science and technology behind it. Visitors will be able to experience it all from March 12 to September 5. This interactive exhibition showcases the science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) … [Read more...]
Weekend Things To Do In Philadelphia ~ Picasso Exhibit At The Barnes, King Midas Exhibit At Penn Museum, East Passyunk Restaurant Week and More!
February 19, 2016 By
‘Museums Take Over Philly' Get out this weekend as we will enjoy spring-like temperatures! Because next week winter will be back for a few days, but don't shoot the messenger. This weekend kicks off with the continuation of ice skating at Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest in Penn's Landing and Ice Skating at Dilworth Park. During the weekend enjoy exhibits at Penn Museum, the Academy of Natural Sciences, the Mummers Mardi Gras in Manayunk, and the Franklin Institute, farmers' markets, magic … [Read more...]
The Golden Age Of King Midas Exhibit At Penn Museum Feb 13 To Nov 27, 2016
February 16, 2016 By
'The Story Behind The Golden Touch' Get acquainted with The Golden Age Of King Midas Exhibit at Penn Museum February 13 to November 27, 2016! King Midas lived in the prosperous city of Gordion, a site in what is now central Turkey, circa 750–700 BCE, ruling Phrygia and influencing the neighboring kingdoms. It certainly was a golden age at that time. From Penn Museum: Archaeologists from the Penn Museum (the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology) have been … [Read more...]
Philadelphia Proclaimed The Best Place To Visit In The U.S. By Lonely Planet
February 10, 2016 By
'Philadelphia Is The Place To Visit!' Philadelphians should be very proud to hear that Philadelphia has been named the best place to visit in the U.S. by Lonely Planet! People are starting to take notice, and for good reason that this declaration is spot on, because of the many things that Philly has to offer visitors. It's not just about Philly cheesesteaks and pretzels. Everything from fine restaurants and its thriving food scene, the history, attractions, museums, the arts, as an explorer … [Read more...]
Beneath the Surface: Life, Death, and Gold in Ancient Panama at Penn Museum
February 10, 2015 By
'The Mysteries of the Coclé People' Explore "Beneath the Surface: Life, Death, and Gold" exhibit at the Penn Museum which runs until November 1, 2015. It took two years to put together the exhibit, everything between the content, design, and preparing the artifacts. Beneath the Surface Experience & Atmosphere The new exhibition allows visitors to explore the history, archaeological evidence, and new research perspectives, in search of a greater understanding of the Coclé people who lived … [Read more...]
The Art of The Brick LEGO Exhibit at The Franklin Institute ~ February 7 – October 4
February 6, 2015 By
'The World's Largest Display of LEGO Art' It's LEGO time!! Those young or old who have ever played with a set of LEGO blocks before, must see this blockbuster exhibit, The Art of the Brick, at The Franklin Institute. The world's largest display of LEGO art, is a traveling exhibition debuting in Philadelphia, which opens Saturday, February 7 and ends Sunday, October 4, 2015. This exhibit is named one of CNN's top ten "Global must see exhibitions", which has been created by artist Nathan … [Read more...]
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