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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 […]
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 […]
Drop in and make art as a family. Projects change every few weeks. Artists of all ages welcome. Free with museum admission.
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.
Drop in and make art as a family. Projects change every few weeks. Artists of all ages welcome. Free with museum admission.
Drop in and make art as a family. Projects change every few weeks. Artists of all ages welcome. Free with museum admission.
Drop in and make art as a family. Projects change every few weeks. Artists of all ages welcome. Free with museum admission.
Drop in and make art as a family. Projects change every few weeks. Artists of all ages welcome. Free with museum admission.
Sunday, February 9, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Ring in the Year of the Snake! It is believed that the snake symbolizes wisdom, charm, elegance and transformation. 10:00am - 3:00pm | Artist Takeover | Great Stair Hall Balcony Imagine a magical dim sum party with local […]
The oldest Thanksgiving Day parade in the nation will kick off the holiday season as it marches through Center City and up the Ben Franklin Parkway to the Philadelphia Museum of Art. This year there are more ways than ever to watch the excitement and […]
Now in its 48th year, the Philadelphia Museum of Art Contemporary Craft Show features unique, one-of-a-kind works by artists from across the United States. The 2024 Show will welcome a total of 195 talented artists representing 13 diverse categories of art and design plus 24 guest artists from Italy. […]
Now in its 48th year, the Philadelphia Museum of Art Contemporary Craft Show features unique, one-of-a-kind works by artists from across the United States. The 2024 Show will welcome a total of 195 talented artists representing 13 diverse categories of art and design plus 24 guest artists from Italy. […]
Now in its 48th year, the Philadelphia Museum of Art Contemporary Craft Show features unique, one-of-a-kind works by artists from across the United States. The 2024 Show will welcome a total of 195 talented artists representing 13 diverse categories of art and design plus 24 guest artists from Italy. […]
Philly Bike Ride is thrilled to announce the third annual event, scheduled for Saturday, October 19, 2024. The recreational ride offers a festive atmosphere with iconic views, snacks, drinks and live music along the way as you pass through historic landmarks and neighborhoods such as […]
In-studio classes led by teaching artists for kids. Workshops are designed for specific age groups, noted below. No experience is necessary, and all materials are supplied. Class size is limited. Pokemon Party: Ages 5–6: 10:30am–noon Ages 7–8: 1:00–2:30pm Tuition assistance available upon request.
