Come join this fun-filled Father's Day Read-a-Thon with Chase Books, where dads and kids can bond over their favorite stories! There will be games, storytime, giveaways, and a surprise special guest.
Books and lunch are free for families in attendance. Registration requested. Entrance into the museum
Kick off Pride Month with a rainbow-colored celebration of fashion.
10:00 am–3:00 pm | Art Kids Studio | South Vaulted Walkway
Express yourself! Craft wearable art with inspiration from the museum’s collection of costumes and textiles.
10:30 am–11:00am | “Ready, Set, Rainbow” Performance | Williams Forum
Drag diva Brittany Lynn and
Museum of Black Joy, in collaboration with Drexel Writers Room and the Philadelphia Museum of Art, presents a series of interactive workshops for all ages. Workshops will reflect a multimedia approach to engage with the permanent collection. Using collage, genre-expansive writing, visual poetry, creative journaling, and zine-making, participants
Toddlers and their grown-ups get to know the museum through art-making and creative play.
Space is limited; first-come, first-served. Free with museum admission.
Whether you’re an urban local or visiting from out of town, discover new places to play at these Center City Philly playgrounds
With a world-class art collection, expertly guided tours, an on-site restaurant featuring delicious fare, and a fabulously curated shop, the Barnes has everything Mom could want for a special day. Art, brunch, and a gift - you're all set!
Tours:
Highlights Tour (Thursday–Monday, 11:30am & 1:30pm)
This one-hour
Sensory-friendly mornings can be a comfortable, calmer way for museum visitors, especially those with sensory sensitivities, to explore the museum. These mornings will include:
Advanced ticketing to help avoid lines
Smaller crowds
More tranquil sounds in exhibitions whenever possible, with soundscapes and roaring dinosaurs softened
What is the hardest unpaid job in the world? A President's wife! A play by Eric H. Weinberger and Elaine Bromka. Emmy Award-winning Elaine Bromka stars in this deeply moving and witty play. Enjoy this remarkable live one-woman performance brought to you by the Free Library of Philadelphia.
Entrance
Enjoy pay-what-you-wish admission (recommended donation amount is $10), a festive, family-friendly atmosphere and the Dino Drafts Beer Garden in Dinosaur Hall! In addition to seeing the museum, join the Academy for a special night celebrating Earth Month.
Take advantage of Spring Break's $10 Tuesday to visit the Academy and see a T-Rex, live animals, dig for bones, learn about the natural world, and much more!