Sun | Closed |
Mon | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Tue | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Wed | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Thu | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Fri | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Sat | Closed |
Learn about the natural world at the Wagner Free Institute of Science, established in 1855 by William Wagner. Wagner created this natural history museum as a way to offer free educational courses to the public. Today, the Institute continues to offer free science courses as well as public access to their library, lecture hall and museum.
Fairmount Park has gorgeous sights that will take your breath away, making it a perfect backdrop for any romantic evening out. As you admire the beauty of this enormous park, be sure to make your way towards Fairmount Park’s Whispering Benches in West Park. One person sits on the stone bench in the curve of the Smith Memorial Arch while the other sits on the bench across the street. Whisper into the monument to have your message carried to your date!
Since 1962, the Philadelphia Folk Festival has provided the greater Philadelphia area with a four-day folk music event. Listen to contemporary and traditional artists from various genres like Folk Rock, World/Fusion, Celtic and Country. This festival is more than just music—enjoy arts and crafts competitions, food and beer tastings, a special kids area and much more.
Take in the marvelous works at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, one of the largest art museums in the country. Known as the Parthenon on the Parkway, this enormous museum features a quasi-Greek Revival design. Within its 200 galleries you can find over 225,000 objects showcasing the creative evolution of the Western world from the first century onwards.