Tag: Penn Museum

Locust Walk on the University of Pennsylvania's campusPhilanthropy

Penn Receives Nearly $84 Million Gift — Largest Donation In the School’s History

The University of Pennsylvania’s School of Arts and Sciences recently received its largest gift in the institution’s history, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia…

Rendering of the 2024 Philadelphia Flower Show Entrance.Parks and recreation

What Not To Miss At the 2024 Philadelphia Flower Show

The 2024 Philadelphia Flower Show is fast-approaching, and the annual event is always prime to provide guests with breathtaking exhibits, exciting events, spaces for…

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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…

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The Heritage West Community Archaeology Project Digs Up the Past, History of West Philadelphia's Black Bottom Neighborhood

The West Philadelphia community members joined forces with Penn faculty members and students over the last four months to carefully dig below the surface and…

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Penn Museum Plans to Transform Its Egypt and Nubia Galleries, Incorporate ‘Monumental Architecture’

Penn Museum in University City has earmarked its ancient Egypt and Nubia galleries for the next step of its years-long massive building transformation project…

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Muralist César Viveros is the Veracruz Visionary Behind Philadelphia's Public Art

The work of Philadelphia muralist César Viveros has infiltrated all corners of Philadelphia since he migrated to the city from his native Veracruz, Mexico…