The Mütter Museum /ˈmuːtər/ is a medical history and science museum located in the Center City area of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It contains a collection of anatomical and pathological specimens, wax models, and antique medical equipment. The museum is part of The College of Physicians of Philadelphia.
Philadelphia art collector Albert C. Barnes (1872–1951) chartered the Barnes in 1922 to teach people from all walks of life how to look at art. Over three decades, he collected some of the world’s most important impressionist, post-impressionist, and modern paintings, including works by Renoir, Cézanne, Matisse, and Picasso. He displayed them alongside African masks, native American jewelry, Greek antiquities, and decorative metalwork. Dr. Barnes was a strong supporter of progressive education and social justice, and he worked closely with Black communities in the belief that people—like art—should not be segregated.
The Philadelphia Museum of Art (PMoA) is an art museum originally chartered in 1876 for the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia. The main museum building was completed in 1928 on Fairmount, a hill located at the northwest end of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway at Eakins Oval.[2] The museum administers collections containing over 240,000 objects including major holdings of European, American and Asian origin. The various classes of artwork include sculpture, paintings, prints, drawings, photographs, armor, and decorative arts.
Entrance is first come, first served. No tickets are required, and there is no admission fee. See the famous bell, but also explore the exhibits to go beyond the iconic crack. Learn how an ordinary State House bell was transformed into an extraordinary symbol. Abolitionists, women's suffrage advocates and Civil Rights leaders took inspiration from the inscription on this bell. Exhibits show how the Liberty Bell's message continues to ring out to the United States and the world today.
Elfreth's Alley is one of the oldest continuously inhabited residential streets in the United States. Located in Old City, Philadelphia, Elfreth's Alley dates back to 1703 and is an exceptional collection of early American structures built between 1720 and 1836. Most of the homes are privately owned residences, but #124 and #126 are the Elfreth's Alley Museum, run by the Elfreth's Alley Association. The Association was founded in 1934 to preserve and protect the Alley and tell the story of its inhabitants, who were primarily artisans and working-class laborers. The Alley receives over 280,000 annual visitors from all over the world.
The Philadelphia Film Society (PFS) is the region’s home for classic and contemporary film presentation, education, entertainment, and community building. A nonprofit, community-supported organization, PFS produces the acclaimed Philadelphia Film Festival, curates an extensive year-round film program celebrating the past and future of world cinema, and provides education and community outreach programs, all serving to raise awareness of film as an important art form and vital piece of Philadelphia’s arts and culture community.
The market serves as a popular location for local Philadelphians to buy their goods and produce as well as singular culinary treats and unique merchandise, and it is listed with such historic Philadelphia tourist destinations as Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell
One of Philadelphia’s brightest culinary treasures, the Southeast Asian Market at Franklin D. Roosevelt (FDR) Park offers a can’t-miss foodie experience in an unlikely location. Most spring, summer and fall weekends, 70 to 80 vendors offer Southeast Asian street food, produce and other items in one of Philly’s top public parks opposite the South Philly Sports Complex. A local secret for decades, the Southeast Asian Market has now become nationally renowned. Case in point: Food + Wine named the attraction “one of the best food markets in the United States.”
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We've been preparing homemade/ handmade Polish fare for the Philadelphia region and beyond since 2013. We started on our modest food cart and opened our Bridesburg location in January of 2018. We were featured on Diners, Drive Ins and Dives in August of 2020. In the wake of the pandemic we decided to permanently close our Bridesburg location. Now 4 years later we're embarking on a journey back to Mom-Mom's roots in Port Richmond. We're in the process of opening our new location at 3124 Richmond St. in cooperation with Carbon Copy Brewing. Mom-Mom's will handle the food and the Polish-American menu while Carbon Copy handles the beverage program (their own beer and wine along with cocktails and cider from Pennsylvania. We are proud to represent the Philadelphia Polish American community (and our grandparents), and are honored to contribute to the exceptional family which is the Philly restaurant scene.
Hoist a stein and release a hearty “Prost!” — Frankford Hall is a German biergarten for the 21st century.
Alex and Maria are the the Brewers and the Servers at Humble Parlor. We love sharing our beer with everyone that comes in just as much as we like to get to know all the kind and amazing people that share our passion for Craft beer. We both attended Temple university, where we met (yes, we are married), and have lived in Philadelphia ever since. We currently live in the fishtown neighborhood and love to be apart of the community. You may see us walking our boxer dog, Chief, to the local coffee shops, restaurants, and parks. If you’re lucky, you may see him in the taproom greeting every customer with a wagging tail. Their whole story is featured on their website.
An Irish Bar that came to serve great Italian Food! Their whole story is featured on their website.
Tir na nÓg, the land of eternal youth. Their whole story is featured on their website.
If you’re into beer, you’ll want to hang out downstairs at The International - where they have craft bottles, cans, and drafts from all over the world. Upstairs, on the other hand, you’ll find a bar made out of an old airplane wing and a menu of cocktails. Whichever floor you decide to spend your time on, though, you’ll be able to order food from their bar menu. It has things like charcuterie boards, sandwiches, and skewers (that are only $1 each during Happy Hour).
Barcade® is the originator of the arcade bar concept and the largest operator of arcade bars in the United States. Barcade locations feature 40 to 75 video games and pinball machines mostly from the classic period of the 1980s as well as 25 to 30 American craft beers on draft. In addition to beer, Barcade locations offer a full bar with craft spirits and cocktails and creative variations on classic pub food. Their whole story is featured on their website.
South Street is a vibrant and diverse street in Philadelphia, with over 300 shops, 60 eateries, cafes and bars, and several performance venues. Whether you want a Philly cheesesteak, a statement-making look, or a live music show, you can find it on South Street.
Located beneath the overpass of I-95, this world-renowned skatepark was created by skaters, for skaters. The park has several regions, including the core park that lies under the aforementioned overpass, the neighboring and connecting pool section, a mini ramp, and a vert ramp. It is adorned with an ever-changing collection of tags and art that make for an engaging visual experience. The park has been described by professionals and in magazine articles such as Thrasher and Skateboarder to be a concrete, skateboard paradise. The skatepark is located towards the southside of FDR and is open during the same times the main park is open. The skatepark welcomes skaters of all ages!
Philadelphia’s iconic John F. Kennedy Plaza — better known as LOVE Park — is most famously the home of Robert Indiana’s iconic (and highly Instagrammable!) LOVE statue, which has resided in the space almost continuously since 1976. But that essential piece of Philly public art is just one of many things to explore and enjoy at this Center City West space, which also offers green areas, a fountain, walking paths, seatings and the LOVE Park Visitor Center, which opened in May 2021. The park is conveniently located near City Hall, offering views of the architectural treasure and all the activities that take place in its shadow.
Dilworth Park, on the west side of Philadelphia's City Hall, is a beautifully appointed park with an interactive fountain, lush lawn and tree grove seating areas, which features a café. The fountain, open in the warmer months, transforms into an ice skating rink each winter. Both are favorite activities for kids and adults alike. Spring through fall the park is bustling with people enjoying the many activities happening all week long. Festivals, live musical and arts and culture performances, and happy hour specials bring an audience to the park all hours of the day and night. Plus, you can stay connected with free WiFi at Dilworth Park. And all of this activity is taking place above a major transit hub.
Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens (PMG) is an immersive mixed media art environment that is completely covered with mosaics. The creator, Isaiah Zagar, used handmade tiles, bottles, bicycle wheels, mirror, and international folk art to chronicle his life and influences. The space is made up of two indoor galleries and a bi-level outdoor sculpture garden. As a nonprofit museum, PMG celebrates art in its many forms through community outreach, public programs, hands-on activities, exhibitions, and tours. We welcome everyone to explore the space and embrace the possibility of self-expression. Their whole story is featured on their website.
One of five original squares planned by city founder William Penn in the late 17th century, Rittenhouse Square is the heart of Center City’s most expensive and exclusive neighborhood. With a bevy of high-rise residences filled with top-end luxury apartments and some of the best fine dining experiences in the city, residents can marvel at their options, while also enjoying the luxury retail shopping in the area, all of which surrounds the handsome tree-filled park.
As America's first zoo, Philadelphia Zoo has over 160 years of experience in conserving wildlife, caring for animals, and educating our communities. Home to more than 1,900 rare and endangered animals, the Zoo continues to reach new heights, offering award-winning animal exhibits, state-of-the-art healthcare facilities, award-winning education and conservation programs, and exceptional guest services, making it one of the most renowned zoos in the world.
Celebrate summer—the season of vibrant hues, sunny days, and starlit evenings—here at Longwood. Realize spectacular beauty with horticultural splendor at every turn. Revel in brilliant blooms to stunning vistas from our all-new Conservatory Overlook. Refresh your senses with the thrill of dancing fountains. Recharge with quality time spent with friends and family. Revisit nature. Remember the wow.
There’s no place like Rivers Casino Philadelphia! With an array of world-class gaming, delicious restaurant options, outstanding entertainment, promotions and more, you’re guaranteed to leave here feeling satisfied.