The Wagner Institute’s nineteenth-century exhibit hall houses an extraordinary collection of natural history specimens including mounted birds and mammals, fossils, rocks and minerals, insects, shells, dinosaur bones, and more.
Located in the heart of historic Philadelphia, the National Liberty Museum brings liberty to life through stories of people whose character and courage have expanded liberty for all. Enjoy special activities and explore on view exhibitions including This is My Home and Truth*.
Check out what’s going on at the National Liberty Museum during CollegeFest!
Visitors can travel through time and space to learn more about ancient peoples in places around the world, along with their connections to present-day life.
PAFA inspires the public by expanding the stories of American art through its collections, exhibitions, and programs; and educates artists from around the world to be innovative makers and critical thinkers with a deep understanding of traditions and the ability to challenge conventions.
Laurel Hill is a unique destination for connoisseurs of art, architecture and horticulture, and the final resting place of countless individuals who shaped the history of our city and nation. Nestled on a scenic bluff high above the Schuylkill River, the site also affords spectacular views that cannot be found elsewhere.
Check out the Academy of Natural Sciences, Philadelphia’s natural science history museum! Get an up-close look at a 40-foot-long T. rex in the famous Dinosaur Hall, come face-to-face with a moose, tiger, lion and more in dioramas from around the world, and see live animals in the children’s discovery center, Outside In. Check out the gift shop and see live presentations.
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Thousands of rare and lovely wooded plants, including many of Philadelphia’s oldest, rarest and most magnificent trees, grow in the expansive, 92-acre Victorian arboretum near Chestnut Hill. Photo by Paul Meyer
Climb our iconic building’s famous Rocky steps and explore 200 galleries of art from all around the world. We are home to a world-class collection and Philadelphia’s destination for creative play.
Student admission $14 student tickets (with valid ID)
Pay What You Wish days: Friday Nights (5:00-8:45pm); First Sundays (10:00am—5:00pm)
Navigate through a stunning mosaic maze created by artist Isaiah Zagar. Check out the folk art statues, bicycle wheels, colorful glass bottles, Zagar’s hand-made tiles, and thousands of glittering mirrors, located right on South Street.
The only institution outside Paris dedicated entirely to the master sculptor. The garden provides an ideal setting to experience some of the world’s most celebrated works of art, with 150 bronzes, marbles, and plasters which represent the different phases of Auguste Rodin’s career.