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Family Day: Beyond Wakanda

National Liberty Museum 321 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

From "Black Panther" to "Storm," Black superheroes are a staple in the comic book world. What characteristics make Black heroes super? How do they inspire real life heroes? In this all-ages event, we answer these questions with comic experts from […]

Big Ideas for Little Learners: Perseverance

Kroc Center 4200 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us for Malala’s Magic Pencil by Malala Yousafzai and learn what it means to have perseverance in difficult times. Then, make and use magic pencils of your own to explore how to shape a better world! Readings at 4PM & 5PM. […]

Free

Spring into Sustainability with Joel Spivak

National Liberty Museum 321 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Recycled Art-Making Workshop with Joel Spivak, Philadelphia Dumpster Divers Joel Spivak, a native of Philadelphia, has had a varied career in architecture and the arts. His community service is legendary and has impacted neighborhoods all over the city. Join Joel […]

Big Ideas for Little Learners: Empathy

Kroc Center 4200 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Thursday, April 7 at 4pm & 5pm Join us to read Last Stop on Market Street by Matt de la Peña and learn what it means to have empathy for your friends, family, and community. Together, learners and their families […]

Free

Big Ideas for Little Learners: Integrity

Kroc Center 4200 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Thursday, April 21, 2022 at 4pm & 5 pm Join us to read  The Smallest Girl in the Smallest Grade by Justin Roberts and explore the concept of Integrity with Lila Liberty. Learners will make connections to their own lives […]

Free

Family Day: Celebrating Puerto Rican Culture

National Liberty Museum 321 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Families are invited for a day of games, crafts and activities to celebrate Puerto Rican culture and heritage as part of our newest exhibition La Brega: Art for Reimagining the World, in partnership with Taller Puertorriqueño.   Featured activities include […]

Big Ideas for Little Learners: Courage

Kroc Center 4200 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Thursday, May 5th at 4pm & 5pm Join us to read After the Fall by Dan Santat and learn what it means to demonstrate courage in your life. Learners will create their own Courage Cape just like Lila Liberty's, create […]

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Big Ideas for Little Learners: A Squiggly Story

Kroc Center 4200 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Thursday, June 2nd 4pm & 5pm Big Ideas for Little Learners is a literacy program for pre-schoolers and their families. Developed in partnership with the Early Childhood Education Center at the Salvation army Kroc Center, this program introduces “big ideas” […]

NLM Celebrates: Juneteenth

National Liberty Museum 321 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us for an all-ages celebration commemorating the end of slavery and the ongoing project of liberation. Artist Zsudayka Nzinga will lead tours of her installation “Afro Bohemian,” featured in our exhibition This is My Home. The installation brings together […]

Big Ideas for Little Learners: Little Red Writing

Kroc Center 4200 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Thursday, June 23rd 4pm & 5pm Big Ideas for Little Learners is a literacy program for pre-schoolers and their families. Developed in partnership with the Salvation Army Kroc Center and supported by the William Penn Foundation, this program introduces “big […]

NLM Celebrates: Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness

National Liberty Museum 321 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Thursday, June 30; Friday, July 1; Sunday, July 3rd; Monday, July 4th Join us for a celebration of Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness all holiday weekend. Explore our latest exhibitions This is My Home and La Brega: Art […]

NLM Celebrates: Wawa Welcome America

National Liberty Museum 321 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us with FREE admission for a celebration of Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness as part of Wawa Welcome America! Explore our latest exhibitions This is My Home and La Brega: Art for Reimagining the World and take […]

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Thu ‒ Mon: 10am ‒ 05pm

Adults: $12 Seniors (65+): $10 Students (with valid ID): $8 Youth (ages 6–17): $6 Children (under 5): No Charge Museum Members: Free

321 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia PA 19106 (215) 925-2800