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

Free Public Sunday Tours - Woodmere Art Museum

Tour highlights the collection and special exhibitions. Available the first Sunday of the month from 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. No reservations required. All tours leave from the front desk.

Dates: First Sunday of every month

Cost: FREE

Time: 1:30pm - 2:30pm

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

Animal Grossology - Academy of Natural Sciences

Animal Grossology is the slimiest, stinkiest, and downright yuckiest exhibit you will find in Philadelphia in 2015!

Based on Sylvia Branzei’s best-selling children’s book series Grossology, this hands-on 3-D exhibit oozes with disgusting science and provides a slightly off-kilter view of the animal kingdom.

Learn why cows chew cud and why snail and slug slime might provide scientists with more insight into treating cystic fibrosis.

From poop to pellets and scales to hairballs, check out all the things you aren’t allowed to discuss at the dinner table!

Dates: May 16 - August 30, 2015

Cost: General admission $15.95 adult, $13.95 children. $5 additional for Animal Grossology

Click here for tickets.

The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University | 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia,PA 19103

Young Friends Historic Wine Tasting - Historical Society of Pennsylvania

Get a taste of history’s favorite vintages! From the wine toasted after the signing of the Declaration of Independence to blends favored by modern-day presidents, guests will enjoy hors d'oeuvres and a unique selection of four different wines to taste.

Vicki Miller, Founder of Vinocity, Philadelphia's premier wine education and tasting company will lead a lively, educational discussion exploring the history and revelance of each vintage. Guests will "...come away feeling energized, more connected and just a bit like a wine expert." 

Sponsored in part by Tria Cafe. 


Date: Monday, June 15, 2015   

Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Cost: $26.50

Click here to purchase tickets or email Bethany Chisholm or call 215-732-6200 ext 243


Tickets extremely limited. Must be over 21 to attend


Historical Society of Pennsylvania | 1300 Locust Street, Philadelphia

6th Annual Juneteenth Festival - Historic Germantown

The 6th Annual Juneteenth Festival: Celebrating Heritage & Culture is Philadelphia's only event commemorating the passage and ratification of the 13th Amendment ending slavery in the United States.


The festival, hosted by the Johnson House Historic Site, the 6300 Germantown Avenue Business Alliance, and Historic Germantown, will include activities for the whole family designed to bring history to life., including a reenactor portraying Harriet Tubman.  

This FREE community festival will feature exhibits, family-friendly activities - including a moon bounce, discussions, performance arts and other activities. In addition, there will be information tables, vendors, pop-up beer garden and live entertainment.


The event begins at 10:00am with a kickoff parade. Interactive programming and tours at the Johnson House, Cliveden, Germantown Mennonite Historic Trust, and the Concord School House are also scheduled for the day. The Main Stage will feature live performances all day.  



Date: Saturday, June 20, 2015  
Time: 10am - 4pm

Cost: FREE



6300 Block of Germantown Ave, Philadelphia Pa

First Day of Summer Block Party - Please Touch Museum

Treat the dads in your life to action packed, interactive fun during Father's Day Weekend at PTM. Challenge dad to a build off in Imagination Playground or play a round or two of parachute games. 

On Sunday, June 20th only, the silly and lovable Curious George will stop by for PTM's Summer Block Party.



Date: June 20 - 21, 2015

Cost: $15 (adult & children)


Click here to purchase tickets.   

Please Touch Museum | 4231 Avenue of the Republic, Philadelphia, PA 19131

Screenings: Kwaku Ananse by Akosua Adoma Owusu - Institute of Contemporary Art, University of Pennsylvania

View the film Kwaku Ananse on the porch at biweekly screenings throughout the run of the exhibition Do/Tell.

“Kwaku Ananse is an intensely personal project which draws upon the rich mythology of Ghana... The fable of Kwaku Ananse is combined with the story of a young outsider named Nyan Koronhwea attending her estranged father's funeral... Kwaku Ananse is an effort to preserve a fable my father passed on to me, and in turn to preserve a dying yet immensely rich cultural heritage.” —Akosua Adoma Owusu 

Date: Wednesdays @ 5pm, Fridays @ 2pm

Cost: FREE


Institute of Contemporary Art |118 S. 36th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104

The Bloomsday Festival - Rosenbach Museum and Library

We welcome one and all to join us for the Bloomsday Festival, a week-long celebration of James Joyce's masterpiece Ulysses. This year's festival offers a wide range of programming, with the week's events culminating on Bloomsday itself. Whether you're a Joyce enthusiast or picking up the novel for the first time, we invite you to explore the masterpiece with fresh eyes and learn something new... 

Dates June 9 - 16, 2015

For more details, check out the website   

Rosenbach Museum & Library | 2008-2010 Delancey Place Philadelphia, PA 19103

June's Science on Tap: Dark Matter Matters - Wagner Free Institute of Science

Dark matter makes up over 80% of all the matter in the universe. We don’t know what it is. We can indirectly see dark matter by the gravity that it produces, but we have yet to directly detect it. 

There are three ways that researchers are currently looking for dark matter: particle detectors, particle accelerators, and excess particles.

Hosted this month by the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University

For more details, check out the website.    

Location: Monday, June 8th, 2015  @ 6pm

National Mechanics Bar, 22 S. 3rd St., Philadelphia, PA 

The Woodmere Annual 74th Juried Exhibition

The exhibition will feature works in a wide variety of media from artists living within 50 miles of the Museum. 

Works will be selected to create a cohesive presentation that explores contemporary themes and ideas within the arts of Philadelphia. 

The exhibition will be juried by artists Steven (born 1976) and Billy (born 1981) Dufala. In conjunction with this exhibition, some of the Dufala brothers own work will be on view, and the artists will select objects for display from Woodmere’s collection that relate to the show’s themes. 

For more information, please visit the website.       

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

Prison Food Weekend - Eastern State Penitentiary

Saturday and Sunday, June 6 and 7, 11:00 am to 4:30 pm

Standard Admission

Eastern State Penitentiary brings back its popular Prison Food Weekend, with a focus in 2015 on Nutraloaf, the "food product" issued as punishment in many American prisons. Courts have generally upheld the rights of prisons to punish inmates with these diets, but the practice remains controversial.

Visitors to the historic site can sample Nutraloaf created using the official recipes from five U.S. states. They can then record their thoughts on a tasting card and decide for themselves whether serving Nutraloaf is a form of cruel and unusual punishment.

Prison Food Weekend activities are available from 11:00 am to 4:30 pm each day, included with admission. Tickets are available online or at the door, subject to availability.   


EASTERN STATE PENITENTIARY | 2027 Fairmount Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19130

Investigating Our Economic History - Historical Society of Pennsylvania

Ever wonder how we managed to fund the Continental Army without the ability to levy taxes? Considering teaching westward expansion as a game? Do you feel that students today need more preparation in financial literacy? Then join us for our Summer Teacher Workshop!

HSP is excited to host a teacher workshop on Tuesday, July 7

The cost is FREE for members and a $15 deposit for non-members. Upon completion, non-members will be reimbursed $10. ACT 48 Credit is available. 

To register, click here. Or contact the Alicia Parks via email.  

Liberty to Go to See - Cliveden

Don’t miss the opportunity this June to see the interactive dramatic event Liberty to Go to See.  Based on the Chew Family Papers, Liberty to Go to See will be produced by the New Freedom Theatre and directed by award-winning actor and director Johnnie Hobbs.

Show times (performances are approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes, including pre-performance activities and a post-performance discussion)

Thursday, June 4, 11 & 18 at 7:00 PM

Friday, June 5, 12 & 19 at 7:00 PM

Saturday, June 6, 13 & 20 at 12:00 Noon and 3:00 PM

Space is limited. To get your tickets, click here or visit the website.

Cocktails in the Courtyard - Philadelphia History Museum at Atwater Kent

Save the date: 6-25-2015. 

The exhibition will include black-and-white images of James "Jimmy"  Tayoun with a belly dancer at his popular Middle East Restaurant; Larry Magid, founder of the Electric Factory; members of MOVE at their Powelton Village residence; Inquirer columnist Chuck Stone; Barry Leonard, the Crimper; Judge Lisa Richette at the typewriter; Mayor Frank Rizzo with Queen Elizabeth II; Phillies third-baseman Mike Schmidt; Jessica Savage with the KYW news team;and Steve Poses in front of The Commissary. 

Click here for more information   

Philadelphia History Museum at the Atwater Kent | 15 S. 7th Street | Philadelphia | PA | 19106