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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 […]

Big Ideas for Little Learners: Little Red Writing

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

Thursday, June 23rd 4pm & 5pm Big Ideas for Little Learners is a literacy program for pre-schoolers and their families. Developed in partnership with the Salvation Army Kroc Center and supported by the William Penn Foundation, this program introduces “big […]

NLM Celebrates: Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness

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

Thursday, June 30; Friday, July 1; Sunday, July 3rd; Monday, July 4th Join us for a celebration of Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness all holiday weekend. Explore our latest exhibitions This is My Home and La Brega: Art […]

Are These Truths Still Self-Evident? Re-Reading the Declaration of Independence in 2022

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

Free with museum admission “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal..." One of the most consequential phrases in history, this piece of the Declaration of Independence has been at the heart of American democracy […]

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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