'Celebrating Art Museum Day' Museums are a big part of today's culture and we are so fortunate to have many awesome museums right here in Philadelphia. Enjoy free admission on May 18 to select museums in the City of Brotherly Love, thanks to Art Museum Day, which is part of International Museum Day. Art Museum Day officially occurs on May 18 every year, but some museums are offering free admission before or after May 18. Guests will be able to visit the Philadelphia … [Read more...]
History Buffs Will Love The Museum Of The American Revolution In Historic Philadelphia!
August 1, 2017 By
'Showcasing The Birth Of Our Country!' The Museum of the American Revolution, steps from the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, is the first National Museum to tell the story of the American Revolution. Two centuries have passed and there was still no national museum that tells the entire story of this remarkable period until now. So this will be a very exciting time in history! The Museum of the American Revolution Experience & Atmosphere The museum is located at 3rd and Chestnut … [Read more...]
Benjamin Franklin Museum
January 12, 2014 By
'A Museum Dedicated To An Extraordinary Man' Benjamin Franklin was a man of many talents, thoughts and one of our Founding Fathers. The Benjamin Franklin Museum is located in Historic Philadelphia in Independence National Historic Park. It is dedicated to bringing visitors closer to his private life as a citizen, as a philosopher, a diplomat and much more. Benjamin Franklin Museum Experience & Atmosphere The museum, originally built for the 1976 Bicentennial celebration, is built next to … [Read more...]
Dinosaurs Unearthed At The Academy Of Natural Sciences
November 3, 2013 By
'Jump Into This Time-Warp of Dinosaurs Unearthed' Hey Indiana Jones, move on over as dinosaurs invade the Academy Of Natural Sciences. Explore life-size, roaring, moving, animatronic, state-of-the-art and scientifically accurate dinosaurs. So accurate, that the feathers on the T. rex are realistic. Also look forward to real-life dinosaur skeletons, teeth, fossil casts of claws, skulls, an Oviraptor egg and much more. This extraordinary exhibit will bring you back in time as you hang out … [Read more...]
Where It All Began At Independence Hall – Part of Philadelphia History
September 12, 2013 By
'They Risked Everything - Part of Philadelphia History' . History of Independence Hall Independence Hall is a significant building in American History, to where the Declaration of Independence was adopted and where the Constitution of the United States was debated, drafted and signed. It was built between 1732 and 1753 and designed by Edmund Woolley and Andrew Hamilton. Independence Hall can be thought as the birthplace of the United States. It was initially inhabited by the colonial … [Read more...]
The Philadelphia Museum of Art – Fairmount Park, PA – Museums in Philadelphia
January 3, 2013 By
'Colorful Art In Philly' The Philadelphia Museum of Art is a masterpiece within itself because of it's strong columns in the front of the building, yet it has a soft appealing color and texture to the structure. The Museum is the 3rd largest in the United States while housing over 200 galleries which has spanned over 2,000 years. The face of the Museum is an icon itself because its steps have played a symbolic role in the Rocky movies, where you can see visitors running up … [Read more...]
American Swedish Historical Museum
August 29, 2012 By
'Delaware Valley's First Settlers' The American Swedish Historical Museum is the oldest Swedish Museum in America which is located in South Philadelphia. A museum highlighting the contributions of Swedes and Swedish-Americans in the United States. The American Swedish Historical Museum Experience & Atmosphere Built in 1926, the Museum today consists of 12 permanent galleries, one changing exhibition gallery, and a library. A very interesting building that was modeled after a 17th-century … [Read more...]
MAYA 2012: Lords of Time at Penn Museum
July 27, 2012 By
It All Happens at the Penn Museum - Maya 2012 : Lords of Time Exhibit Will the World End in 2012? Can you separate fact from fiction? Do you think the Mayan's were able to see into the future? Do you think the Maya's calendar will come true? You will not want to miss this fascinating exhibit, MAYA 2012 : Lords of Time, at the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology. This exhibit takes you on a journey through the Maya’s time-ordered universe, their intricate … [Read more...]
The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University
July 24, 2012 By
'The Undisputed Center of Natural Sciences in the United States' The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University was once called the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia. 200 Years of research and discovery, and still expanding young minds. History The Academy's history mirrors the evolution of the relationship between the American people and the natural world. Founded in 1812, The Academy of Natural Sciences is the oldest continually operating natural history museum and science … [Read more...]
Seeking Hidden Treasures at Penn Museum
July 16, 2012 By
University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology 'Exploring Cultures of the World' The Penn Museum is located on the University of Pennsylvania's campus, across from Franklin Field. It is one of the world’s finest archaeological and anthropological museums which boasts archaeological collections from all over the world. History Penn Museum, which is also known as the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, was founded in 1887. The Museum is … [Read more...]
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