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NLM Celebrates: PARK(ing) Day

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

Each year, PARK(ing) day invites cities around the country to rethink what public places can be by transforming parking spaces into miniature parks. This year, NLM takes our latest exhibition truth* to the streets in a pop-up experience designed to […]

Free

NLM Speaker Series: Free Speech, or a Free-for-All?

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

In connection with the launch of truth*, this kickoff conversation asks if the fundamental right to freedom of speech – or the limitation of it – comes with unintended consequences. In a world of unlimited access to speech platforms, is […]

Free – $15

Educator Open House: Educators in Action

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

Kick off the new school year with the National Liberty Museum as we celebrate, uplift, and inspire our network of educators through a special Educator Open House event. Teachers, administrators, and school faculty receive free admission to the Museum for […]

Free

NLM Celebrates: Democracy 101

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

Thomas Jefferson once wrote that “wherever the people are well informed they can be trusted with their own government.” In the run up to the midterm elections, NLM teams with the Committee of Seventy and the League of Women Voters […]

NLM at Night: Night of the Lying Dead

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

In the spirit of Halloween, join us for an evening exploring the terrifying ties between truth, lies, and fear. Film critic for Newsday Rafer Guzman dives into horror on the silver screen to show how eras of movie monsters reflect […]

$10 – $15

Big Ideas for Little Learners – Respect

Kroc Center 4200 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

In our first session of the school year, we'll be introducing our very own superhero, Lila Liberty! Lila has a very special set of skills and a toolbelt to match. Little Learners will explore the idea of respect while using […]

Free

NLM Holiday Market

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

Visit NLM's Holiday Market opening on November 25th to shop for wares from local artists, along with other holiday-inspired gifts such as glass ornaments, candles and apparel. The pop-up holiday store will run until January 2nd and is located at […]

NLM Family Day: The Stories We Tell

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

Join us for a day of storytelling and memory-making as we discover the origins of our many sacred traditions. NLM welcomes We Are the Seeds, a Philadelphia based non-profit that celebrates and educates about contemporary Indigenous arts and culture, to […]

Big Ideas for Little Learners – Empathy

Kroc Center 4200 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

In this session, we will introduce Lila Liberty's super-tool, her sense-o-scope! We'll read Last Stop on Market Street and learn how to show empathy to others, and even build our very own sense-o-scope while grown-ups will learn how to help […]

Free

NLM at Night: Bowie Bash & Pop-Up Gallery Art Sale

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

NLM will be hosting our 3rd Annual Bowie Bash and Pop-Up Art Sale - the official evening kick-off event for Philly Loves Bowie Week. NLM at Night: Bowie Bash, will be on Friday January 6th, coinciding with the opening of […]

Big Ideas for Little Learners – Integrity

Kroc Center 4200 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Little Learners will explore the concept of integrity with Lila Liberty's special boots that allow her to put her words into action. We'll read The Smallest Girl in the Smallest Grade. Then, they'll go on an integriKEY hunt for familiar […]

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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