Museums
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African American Museum in Philadelphia To Partner With National Museum of African American Music to Host Black Music Month Honors Watch Party
The African American Museum in Philadelphia is partnering with the National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM) in Nashville, Tennessee, to host a local streaming party for the 45th anniversary of Black Music Month. A “Measures and Melodies” panel discussion is set to take place on Friday, June 7, 2024, as part of the festivities.…
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Mütter Museum Opens Its Latest Exhibition After Long Soul-searching Journey
Following years of soul-searching and months of focus groups and open houses to determine its role and mission, as well as a contentious town hall meeting, Mütter Museum opened its latest exhibit on May 25, writes Alan Yu for WHYY. Objects on display include a nurse’s uniform from the Blockley Almshouse, a hospital that treated…
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Independence Seaport Museum Ushers in the Summer Season With Shipboard Activities For All
Independence Seaport Museum (ISM) is gearing up for the summer season with programming and events that allow visitors to explore Philadelphia’s river of history and world of connections, all from aboard its two historic ships, Olympia and Becuna. “Philadelphia is a city that was born from the Delaware River,” states Peter S. Seibert, President and…
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African American Museum in Philadelphia To Host Historic Walking Tour Event May 19
On Sunday, May 19, the African American Museum in Philadelphia will host a walking tour that allow visitors to step back in time. With its “The Untold History: A Freedom Seekers’ Perspective” Walking Tour led by 1838 Black Metropolis, visitors can discover the vibrant history of Philadelphia’s Free Black population in 1838, a thriving city-within-a-city…
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African American Museum in Philadelphia To Host ‘A Night at AAMP – Spring Fling’ Event May 17
The African American Museum in Philadelphia is allowing guest to step into a night of positive vibes and style during its ‘A Night at AAMP – Spring Fling’ on Friday, May 17. The exclusive event features extended museum hours, live music by DJ lil’dave, and the captivating exhibition, “Imprint: Dox Thrash, Black Life and American…
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African American Museum in Philadelphia Hosting Yoga Event With Instructor jean-jaques gabriel
With April being National Minority Health Month, the African American Museum in Philadelphia is welcoming acclaimed yoga instructor, jean-jaques gabriel, for an event. Jaques-gabriel will guide visitors through an intentional practice of Rest and Resilience in an event at the museum titled, “Reset & (re)Focus: Resilience & Yoga With jean-jaques gabriel.” More specifically, the guest…
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African American Museum in Philadelphia To Hold First-Ever ‘King Legacy Oratorical Contest’ on April 20
The African American Museum in Philadelphia has announced its first-ever “King Legacy Oratorical Contest.” The new initiative encourages students to dig deep within themselves and create the kind of change they wish to see in society. It extends on the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., but within the students’ own present realities. Students…
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Independence Seaport Museum Earns Institutional Award of Merit
Independence Seaport Museum recently announced that it is the recipient of an Institutional Award of Merit from PA Museums. It earned the distinction for its exhibit, At the Water’s Edge: Working and living along the Delaware River. “This award is such a tribute to the efforts of our creative, dedicated and hard-working team at the…
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Eastern State Penitentiary Launches New Spring Break Exhibit Focused on Sports and Recreation
Eastern State Penitentiary, heralded as the world’s first true penitentiary, has reframed its reputation from what it was more than 180 years ago. The historic site recently debuted a new spring break exhibit to attract individuals of all ages, writes David Matthau for WHYY. According to Damon McCool, Eastern State Penitentiary’s senior specialist of research…
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Philly’s Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History Could Soon Be Part of the Smithsonian Institution
Several members of the U.S. House and Senate recently proposed a new commission that looks into the possibility of transferring ownership of the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History to the Smithsonian Institution, writes Peter Dobrin for The Philadelphia Inquirer. According to Rep. Brendan Boyle, bringing the Weitzman under the wing of the Smithsonian…
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Faith and Liberty Discovery Center in Center City To Close After 3 Years, Citing ‘Structural Limitations’
American Bible Society announced that it will be shutting down its Faith and Liberty Discovery Center, effective March 28, writes Michelle Myers for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The museum was created just under three years ago in July 2021. Though, it has recently been besieged with challenges, including layoffs, funding troubles, and five CEO changes within…
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Independence Seaport Museum To Unveil New Entryway and Introductory Gallery Exhibition on March 22
Beginning Friday, March 22, visitors at the Independence Seaport Museum will be able to step inside through a newly-designed and welcoming entrance that will be more accessible to the community. Facing southward onto Spruce Street Harbor Park and toward the Independence Seaport Museum’s two historic ships, Olympia and Becuna, the new entrance will more closely…
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Learn About Philadelphia’s Fire Fighting History At the Fireman’s Hall Museum in Old City
An extensive look at Philadelphia’s firefighting history is on display at the Fireman’s Hall Museum in Old City, reports Nick Iadonisi for 6abc. The museum also honors fallen heroes who have lost their lives while fulfilling their duties and striving to save the lives of others. Since it was established in 1871, 305 members of…
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African American Museum of Bucks County Seeks $2 Million for Restoration, Set to Open 2025
After a decade-long search for a permanent residence, the African American Museum of Bucks County is finally setting roots at Boone Farm, writes Damon C. Williams for the Bucks County Courier Times. This site once served as an essential part of the Underground Railroad history within Core Creek Park, Middletown. The museum, slated to…
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Please Touch Museum To Begin $4.2 Million Renovation Project
This month, the Please Touch Museum will begin a $4.2 million project to renovate and restore the historic Memorial Hall, writes Cherise Lynch for NBC 10 Philadelphia. The multi-million dollar plan includes restoring the marble floor and repairing the iconic dome and building exterior. Memorial Hall was originally built in 1876, and the building has…
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African American Museum of Bucks County Moves Closer Toward New Permanent Home at Boone Farm
The African American Museum of Bucks County is moving forward with plans to establish its new permanent home at Boone Farm, a historic property in Middletown Township, according to a staff report from the Langhorne Ledger. The museum has been granted a 30-year lease for the property at $1 a year by the Bucks County…
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New Exhibit At Independence Seaport Museum Dives Into the Story of Black Men, Women Displaced By Interstate 95 Construction
A new multi-year project was recently unveiled at the Independence Seaport Museum called “Breaking Uncommon Ground on the Delaware River,” writes Rayna Reid Rayford for Essence. The project is an innovative oral history that collects the personal stories of Black Philadelphians who worked or lived along the Delaware River waterfront. With the new exhibition, museumgoers…
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Cultural Center Now Open in Tinicum for Lovers of Italians and Italian Americans
Italians and those who love them now have a place to gather and experience Italian culture and history. The Italian Cultural Center of the Delaware Valley has now officially opened at the Lazaretto in Tinicum Township on the Delaware County waterfront, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. “Our goal is to showcase the greatness…
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