Writer and musician James McBride presents material from his novel The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store (2023) that reflects on the everyday lives of individuals in the early 20th-century United States. McBride will perform with his band in this combined reading and musical performance. Things to Know: Doors open at 6 p.m. with special access to the […]
Join us for the opening reception of Rising Up: Rocky and the Making of Monuments—everyone’s invited! We are gearing up for an energized celebration, with a Pop-Up Studio in the East Balcony, performances by the Philly All Stars Marching Band and Project Positive, and a DJ that will perform in the Great Stair Hall where food […]
Friday, February 7, 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Join visual artist Yannick Lowery for a collage and cyanotype activity inspired by images of Black history and the closing of The […]
Sunday, February 2, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Who’s your right hand, wingman, best friend for life? Grab a loved one to celebrate family and friendship through art by Black artists. 10:00 am - 3:00 pm | Art Kids Studio | South Vaulted Walkway Feel the love with group portraits from The Time Is Always […]
Pay What You Wish Admission all day! Plus: Join us on Monday, January 20, 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. for BeLoved Stories Live! Presented by Love Now Media and StoryCorps Brightness in Black, this immersive event honors Dr. King’s legacy with conversations on love, justice, faith, and more. It's a powerful afternoon of dialogue and […]
Don’t sleep on Friday Night ALIVENESS—Tiny Room for Elephants is taking over @philamuseum on January 10 from 5p–10p. We’re talking: • Beats by Sonny James & Lil Dave • Live sets from Angelo Outlaw Trio & Jacqueline Constance • Spoken Word Lounge hosted by Trapeta Mayson • Creator Market curated by Trunc • Locally sourced […]
Professor of Black culture and literary studies Kevin Quashie and award-winning poet and essayist Ross Gay come together in a conversational duet and call and response invoking the themes of The Time Is Always Now: Artists Reframe the Black Figure. Free after museum admission; reservations required
​Artists Jordan Casteel and Thomas J Price reflect on their work in the exhibition The Time Is Always Now: Artists Reframe the Black Figure in conversation with curator Ekow Eshun. London-based curator and writer Ekow Eshun is the originating curator of The Time is Always Now. Jordan Casteel is a New York-based painter who depicts […]
Hispanic and Latinx creativity has a special night at the museum. Join us for an energetic experience, celebrating music, art, and community in our Great Stair Hall and throughout our galleries. Plus, our Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month artist collaborator Cindy Lozito designed limited-edition bandanas, which we’re giving away on a first come first served […]
Friday, July 12, 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Join visual artist and educator Justin J. Keller in a screen printing and collage workshop based on our numerous Philadelphia neighborhoods. Justin J. Keller, born in 1999, is a visual artist and educator who currently works in Philadelphia. He focuses mainly on printmaking, illustration, and collage. Keller […]
Calling all kid creatives! Meet mythical creatures from around the world on this fantastical day! Our family festivals take place on the first Sunday of each month. Pay What You Wish Admission - Kids under 18 are always free. 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Art Kids Studio | South Vaulted Walkway Unleash your wild […]
Internationally renowned DJ Rekha is visiting the museum to help us keep the spirit of Pride alive 365 days a year. As a DJ, producer, curator, and educator, their dynamic […]
