Art of the Brick - The Franklin Institute

The exhibition consists of eight galleries, each containing Sawaya’s unique and well-crafted pieces. 

The Art of the Brick includes an assortment of Sawaya’s original concepts addressing various themes of life and human emotion, as well as some more familiar concepts such as a 20-foot-long Tyrannosaurus Rex made from over 80,000 LEGO® bricks! 

Also on display are interpretations of historic masterpieces such as Leonardo Da Vinci’s Mona Lisa, Vincent Van Gogh’s Starry Night, Edvard Munch’s The Scream, and Auguste Rodin’s The Thinker—all painstakingly pieced together to replicate the originals, and all made entirely of LEGO® bricks!

Date: Now thru September 6, 2015

The Franklin Institute 271 North 21st Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Midsommarfest - American Swedish Historical Museum

Celebrate summer like a Swede at our annual Midsommarfest! This years feast will be complete with food, drinks, homemade Swedish pastries, music and maypole dancing as well as crafts for kids. Also, Stockholm Boys Choir are here for a performance, not to be missed!

Date: June 20, 2015 

Time: 4pm - 7:30pm

Cost: $7 member, $4 chldren 4 - 12 year old, $10 non-members


American Swedish Historical Museum | 1900 Pattison Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19145

Vatican Splendors - The Franklin Institute

Experience 2,000 years of Vatican history this fall at The Franklin Institute.  See more than 200 works of art and historically significant objects that together form a great mosaic of the history of the Church and its impact on art, history, and culture.  From the sights and sounds of the grand Basilica to a touchable cast of Saint John Paul II’s hand, embark on a journey through the ages of artistic expression and religious iconography. 



Dates: September 19, 2015 - February 15, 2016

Time: 5pm - 9pm

Cost: Adult  $22.95, Child (3–11)  $14.95, Member Adult  $14.00, Member Child $11.00


The Franklin Institute | 271 North 21st Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Tall Ships Festival Philly-Camden - Indepenence Seaport Museum

Space prohibits all the information available for this event sure to bring delight to the entire family.

Click here for more information on the ships that will be sailing. Some are listed below:

L'HERMIONE CONFIRMED
A French replica of the 145’ long Concorde class frigate of the French Navy, famous for carrying General Lafayette to the United States in 1780

USCG BARQUE EAGLE CONFIRMED
Rarely seen at festivals, this three-masted USA Coast Guard Tall Ship boasts 21,350 square feet of sail, 295’ length

EL GALEON CONFIRMED
El Galeon Andalucia is a replica of the late 16th Century fabled merchant vessels and warships that made up the early navies of Europe.





Dates: June 25 - 28, 2015


Location: Delaware River

Being Frank - Woodmere Art Museum

A lecture by Reid Bramblett. Reid Bramblett will share insights and reflections about his father, Frank. 

Wine and cheese reception to follow.

Date: June 13, 2015

Time: 3pm

Cost: $15 public; $10 members


Woodmere Art Museum | 9201 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19118 

The Sounds of Bloomsday - Rosenbach of the Free Library of Philadelphia

Bloomsday is always one of the highlights of our year. We have put together a week-long festival of events and programming celebrating James Joyce's masterpiece Ulysses that culminates on June 16. 

Bloomsday, so-named after the novel's main character Leopold Bloom, is the annual holiday celebrating the novel. We mark the occasion with a day-long public reading of passages from the book, and accompany the readings with musical selections reflected in the text. 


Dates: June 9 - 16, 2015

Cost: FREE


The Rosenbach of the Free Library of Philadelphia | 2008-2010 Delancey Place, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Genghis Khan: Bring the Legend to Life - Franklin Institute

Are you a princess, a warrior, or a spy? Pick up a character card and embark on an unforgettable journey into Khan's legendary empire!

Walk through intricate sets, see beautiful murals and engaging video projections, fire catapults, take on a new persona with computerized role-playing games, and more! 

Science and history collide in this incredible exhibition.

Cost: $9.95 for members, $29.95 adults, $24.95 children

Click here for tickets.

The Franklin Institute | 222 North 20th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103