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Speech and Justice on American Campuses: Examining the Tensions

Join us for a dialogue with Greg Lukianoff, president of the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education, one of the nation’s leading advocates for academic freedom and viewpoint diversity. Lukianoff is author of “Unlearning Liberty” and co-author of “The Coddling […]

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

NLM at Night: La Brega

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

Join us as we celebrate our newest exhibition La Brega: Art for Reimagining the World featuring the work of renowned artist Johnny Irizarry. In an evening inspired by Irizarry's art and the Puerto Rican history and culture it reflects, take […]

$10 – $15

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 […]

Free

Educator Open House: Teacher Appreciation

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

The National Liberty Museum is celebrating teachers with a special Educator Open House for Teacher Appreciation Week! Teachers, administrators, and school faculty receive free admission to the museum to explore our exhibitions, including our newest installation La Brega: Art for […]

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” […]

This is My Home Opening Soiree

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

Join the NLM as we celebrate the opening of This is My Home with a festive Soiree! This is My Home invites selected artists to share their personal histories, experiences, and hopes for the future in their own site-specific installations. […]

$35 – $75

NLM at Night Presents: The Martha Graham Cracker Cabaret

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

For Pride, NLM hosts an evening celebrating freedom of self-expression featuring the ever-entertaining rock and roll drag cabaret starring Miss Martha Graham Cracker. Hailed as "The Drag Queen King of Philadelphia," Martha sings live, backed by her world-class four-piece band […]

$25 – $50

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 […]

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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