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Experience the vibrant art, food, and culture of India — a country rich in traditions with a focus on the future. Created by The Magic House, St. Louis Children’s Museum in partnership with the St. Louis Indian community, Namaste India encourages global awareness and cultural appreciation. In […]
Experience the tulip fields of Holland, right in New Jersey. Every April, Holland Ridge Farm bursts into bloom with over 8 million tulips – yes you heard right, 8 MILLION! Immerse yourself in a floral paradise, indulge in delicious food options, and create unforgettable memories […]
Thomas Dambo’s TROLLS: Save the Humans, with Imagine Exhibitions, is at the Philadelphia Zoo, Feb. 1–April 15! These six enormous Trolls are on a mission to inspire humans to take better care of Nature. Each with a unique story and created using repurposed wood by […]
Named one of CNN's Top Ten "Global Must-See Exhibitions," The Art of the Brick exhibit by artist Nathan Sawaya is a critically acclaimed collection of inspiring artworks made exclusively from one of the most recognizable toys in the world: the LEGO® brick. From child's toy to sophisticated art form and beyond, the […]
This spring break, Adventure Aquarium is bubbling with excitement! From March 22 through April 28, the aquarium is brewing up a bubbly bonanza with endless floating bubbles, eye-popping demonstrations and interactive activities. Embark on a bubble scavenger hunt, get showered with billions of bubbles at […]
Spring has sprung at Longwood Gardens, Philly’s largest botanical garden. The familiar colors and fragrances of the season are ready to be experienced during the annual Spring Blooms event, offering opportunities to take in the world-renowned thousand-acre attraction’s early spring bulbs, vibrant blooms of aromatic […]
Caused by the shadow of the Moon lining up to temporarily blot out the Sun, solar eclipses have fascinated people for centuries. In 2017 a solar eclipse passed over a large portion of the US, bringing with it astronomical excitement, plenty of celebration, and a […]
Join the American Philosophical Society Museum for a family program, “Shoot for the Stars Eclipse Edition!” APS Education staff will be handing out eclipse viewing glasses* and celebrating the eclipse itself with some space related activities. They will also be demonstrating a LightSound device which […]
Join the Franklin Institute for a free community-wide viewing party as the moon takes center stage to cast its shadow on the Earth! Safely observe the solar eclipse under large solar filter tents, or through specially equipped telescopes—or even your own eclipse glasses. Whether a […]
A total eclipse of the sun will traverse the United States on Monday, April 8, 2024, during which the Philadelphia region will experience a partial solar eclipse reaching over 90% of totality. The moon's maximum coverage of the sun will be at 3:23 p.m. Join […]
Join rangers and volunteers at the Wayne's Woods picnic area on Monday, April 8, 2024 from 2 PM to 4:30 PM. Pick up a free pair of eclipse glasses (while supplies last), earn a special Junior Ranger Eclipse Explorer badge, look through a solar telescope, learn about […]
Looking to get a glimpse of the solar eclipse? Come watch on The Liberty View terrace at the Independence Visitor Center. Here's the timeline: 2:08 p.m. – Partial eclipse begins 3:23 p.m. – Maximum eclipse 4:35 p.m. – Eclipse ends As you marvel at the […]
Join the Free Library in Shakespeare Park between 2pm-4:30pm for a totally awesome solar eclipse viewing. Take your fascination with the stars to new heights with a curated selection of astronomy books. In addition, Special Collections will have astronomy themed coloring sheets and information on […]
Enjoy the gardens while experiencing the 2024 Solar Eclipse! You’ll make a cereal box viewer for the kids, and other visitors will receive solar eclipse glasses. Come early to experience the whole eclipse at 2 pm, and feel free to bring a picnic. Free with […]
Wissahickon Environmental Center will lead the community out to Andorra Meadow around 2:45 p.m. to catch the darkest moment of the eclipse at 3:23 p.m. The team is planning to make solar projectors and to bring a special telescope, but you’ll need to BYO eclipse-safe […]
