Philadelphia Family Community Calendar
The Penn Museum's CultureFest! series presents Holi, the Hindu Festival of Colors, as an immersive cultural celebration of spring. Enjoy a day of family-friendly activities, including storytelling, art-making, live music and dance, and the iconic gulal powder throwing. This program, in partnership with the University […]
Ring in the Year of the Snake at our 44th annual Lunar New Year celebration. Bring the whole family to experience vibrant Asian traditions during a full day of festivities, including storytelling, art-making, live music and dance performances, and a traditional Lion Dance finale. Lunar […]
Calling all kids and families! Have you ever wanted to explore the museum galleries after dark? Join us during Up Late with the Sphinx for an evening filled with games and gallery activities. Drop into a hands-on workshop and make something special to take home, […]
This full-day festival offers fun for the whole family, including an arts activity, altar competition, artisan market, dance and music performances, and an enormous traditional ofrenda (altar) installation by the Mexican Cultural Center by artists José Martín Anguiano Hermosillo and Maria Felix. Included with Museum Admission.
This year, when kids are going back to school, everyone gets to take a "field trip." The Penn. Museum is commemorating the 10th anniversary of its highly acclaimed educational program, Unpacking the Past, with Unpacking the Past Turns 10!, a K-12 community celebration on Saturday, […]
The Penn Museum’s outdoor summer concert series has returned! Unwind to world music by local Philly bands. Grab small bites and sips from food trucks and a garden bar fully stocked with wine, beer, and non-alcoholic refreshments. Feel free to BYO blanket and picnic essentials […]
Travel through Africa, Asia, Mexico & Central America, and the Mediterranean while taking in their vibrant cultures through ancient artifacts, world wonders, and contemporary artworks. With exciting exhibitions from Ancient Food & Flavor unwrapping the world’s oldest leftovers to U-2 Spy Planes & Aerial Archaeology, […]
