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Featuring Music Theatre Philly's K - 6 grade performers! Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat and all of your favorite Dr. Seuss characters spring to life onstage in "Seussical Jr.", a fantastical musical extravaganza from Tony winners Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty. Horton […]
Featuring Music Theatre Philly's K - 6 grade performers! Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat and all of your favorite Dr. Seuss characters spring to life onstage in "Seussical Jr.", a fantastical musical extravaganza from Tony winners Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty. Horton […]
Independence Seaport Museum’s second annual Cocktails & Crustaceans lobster boil event will raise funds to benefit the museum and its mission of discovering Philadelphia’s river of history and world of connections. By supporting this event, you will help ensure that the ships keep sailing, the […]
The Independence Seaport Museum unveils a new core exhibition demonstrating that significant artifacts can be quite small with Small but Mighty!: Models, Toys, and Miniature Ships at the Independence Seaport Museum. This showcase features nearly 50 rare aquatic vehicle models, ranging from meticulously crafted naval […]
On Thursday for Halloween evening, stop by the introduction galleries at 12 Fulton Street and Bowne & Co. Stationers at 211 Water Street to show off your costume and get your treats! From 11am to 5pm, the Museum will be open for you to enjoy Pay What […]
Get ready for all treats and no tricks as the Seaport Museum comes alive with Halloween fun! From 11am to 5pm on Saturday, enjoy free General Admission to the Museum, which will be packed with festive activities for all ages. Throughout the day take part […]
Get ready for all treats and no tricks as the Seaport Museum comes alive with Halloween fun! From 11am to 5pm on Saturday, enjoy free General Admission to the Museum, which will be packed with festive activities for all ages. Throughout the day take part […]
