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Last Update 01/26/09

Adventure Aquarium

African-American Museum in Philadelphia

American Swedish Historical Museum

Awbury Arboretum

Brandywine River Museum

Chanticleer Gardens

Delaware Art Museum

Delaware Center for Contemporary Arts

Eastern State Penitentiary

Esther M. Klein Art Gallery

Franklin Institute

Fireman's Hall

Grundy Museum

James A. Michener Art Museum

Independence Seaport Museum

Institute of Contemporary Art

Longwood Gardens

Morris Arboretum

Mummer's Museum

National Constitution Center

National Liberty Museum

National Museum of American Jewish History

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts

Philadelphia's Magic Gardens

Philadelphia Museum of Art

Philadelphia Zoo

Please Touch Museum

Paul Robeson House
Rosenbach Museum and Library

University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology & Anthropology

Wharton Esherick Museum

Wheaton Arts and Culture Center

Winterthur Museum and Country Estate

Wood Turning Center

Art-Reach Tips for Museum Requests

• Please plan on submitting Museum Requests at least 1 month prior to the desired trip date.

• Be sure to provide alternative dates on your request form should your first date choice be unavailable.

• Please be sure to provide a specific theme and/or area of focus when requesting guided tours.

Adventure Aquarium
Come explore nearly 200,000 square feet of sharks, hippopotamuses, free-flying birds and sea life from around the world.

Hours: Monday - Sunday 9:30am - 5:00pm

Please note: Art-Reach members may request tours from September 1st - May 31st.  This excludes Thanksgiving Weekend, December 24th - January 2nd, and the Aquarium's designated two-week period of "Button's Birthday Bash" in the Spring. 

Due to limited capacities and large crowds, Art-Reach members can not request to visit the aquarium during "peak" summer months of June-August.

Address:

1 Aquarium Drive, Camden, NJ 08103

Directions

Available Experiences:

Self-Guided Tours

Members can request Self-Guided tours of the museum.  Self guided tours allow Art-Reach members to navigate the permanent exhibits without the assistance of a guide.

Guided Tours

The following Guided Tour Experiences are available:

4D Theater Experience

Top of the Ocean Realm Tour (Ages 8 and older)

Home to over 1500 animals, our 760,00-gallon Ocean Realm exhibit gives a spectacular view of life under the waves.  The 30-minute tour allows you and your group to get a rare glimpse of the top of the exhibit and see the animals up close.

Behind-the -Scenes Tour (Ages 12 and up)

Ever wonder how we take care of the thousands of animals at the Adventure Aquarium? During this 60-minute tour you will see where we prepare the food, test the water, and how we keep the animals healthy.  This special tour will give you a birds-eye view from atop our 760,000 gallon Open Ocean Tank.

Admission Information:

Cost:

Self-Guided Tours:   $11.50 per person.   

Guided Tours:

4D Theater Experience:   $17.50 per person

Top of the Ocean Realm Tour: $16.50 per person

Behind-the Scenes Tour: $19.50 per person

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African-American Museum in Philadelphia
The African American Museum in Philadelphia is home to an amazing collection of more than 750,000 objects and illustrations that chronicle and dramatically unfold the incredible story of the black Diaspora. A massive assortment of art, artifacts, period clothing, furniture, military weapons, industrial tools, musical instruments, photographs, diaries, documents, records, books, journals, paintings, prints, drawings, sculptures, fiber and mixed-media works comprise our captivating collection.

Hours:

Tuesday through Saturday, 10 AM to 5 PM

Sunday 12 PM to 5PM

Closed on Mondays

Address:

701 Arch St. Philadelphia, PA 19106

Directions

Available Experiences:

Self-Guided and Guided Tours

Admission Information:

$5.00 per person self guided tours

$7.00 per person guided tours

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American Swedish Historical Museum

The American Swedish Historical Museum in South Philadelphia is the oldest Swedish Museum in the United States. Founded in 1926, the Museum has been dedicated to preserving and promoting Swedish and Swedish-American cultural heritage and traditions for nearly 80 years. The Museum is a place where Swedes, Swedish-Americans, and people of all nationalities who appreciate Swedish contributions to history, art, architecture, music, science and technology can come together.

Hours:

Tuesday through Friday, 10 AM to 4 PM
Saturday through Sunday, 12 PM to 4 PM

Closed Mondays and Holidays
Address:

1900 Pattison Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19145

Directions

Available Experiences:

Self-Guided and Guided Tours

Admission Information:

$2.00 per person self guided tours

$4.00 per person for guided tours.

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Awbury Arboretum
Historic Victorian estate surrounded by rolling lawns, woods, ponds, and open meadows.  Read more about the history of Awbury Arboretum here.

Hours:

Francis Cope House Hours-

Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM
Grounds Open Daily
Address:

The Francis Cope House, One Awbury Road
Philadelphia, PA 19138-1505

Directions

Available Experiences:

Self-Guided Tours

Admission Information:

$0.00 per person self guided tours

Since the venue is free to the public Art-Reach forgoes charging the standard $1 Administration Fee.

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Brandywine River Museum
The Brandywine River Museum collects and preserves American art with primary emphasis on the art of the Brandywine region, American illustration and still life painting. Since 1971, when it was founded, the museum's collections have grown to more than 3,000 works of art by hundreds of artists and thousands of other objects in the N.C. Wyeth House & Studio.  Read more here.

Hours:

Monday through Sunday, 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Address:

U.S. Route 1, P.O. Box 141, Chadds Ford, PA 19317

Directions

Available Experiences:

Self-Guided Tours

Admission Information:

$1.00 per person self guided tours

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Chanticleer Gardens

Chanticleer was the estate of Christine and Adolph Rosengarten, Sr. Mr. Rosengarten was head of the pharmaceutical company Rosengarten and Sons. Their son Adolph, Jr., left the property to be enjoyed as a public garden. The garden opened to visitors in 1993.

Chanticleer is indeed a pleasure garden, offering an escape from the rush of every day life and a place where one can feel like a personal guest of the Rosengarten family. Read More...

Hours:

Wednesday through Friday, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM between April 1st and October 31st. 

The garden is closed to the public November through March and is closed to Art-Reach groups on Saturday and Sunday.

Address:

786 Church Road Wayne, PA 19087

Directions

Available Experiences:

Self-Guided Tours

Admission Information:

Guided tours can be requested; however, they are subject to size limitations and may incur a higher fee than self-guided tours.  Please contact the Art-Reach Programming Department for more information.

Cost:

Self-Guided Tours: $1.00

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Delaware Art Museum
The Delaware Art Museum connects people to art, offering an inclusive and essential community resource that through its collections, exhibitions, and programs generates creative energy that sustains, enriches, empowers, and inspires.

Hours:

Wednesday – Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Sunday: Noon – 4:00 p.m.
Monday – Tuesday: Closed

Holidays: The Delaware Art Museum is closed on New Year’s Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.

Address:

2301 Kentmere Parkway, Wilmington, DE 19806

Directions 

Available Experiences:

Guided and Self-Guided Tours

Admission Information:

Cost: $4.00 per person

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Delaware Center for Contemporary Arts

Founded in 1979 by a small volunteer group of artists and arts patrons, the DCCA made its focus the promotion of growth and understanding of the contemporary arts in Delaware. It started in a former sheet-metal fabricating factory and moved several times, finally finding a permanent home in 2000. This location offered a 35,000-square-foot building and, once remodeled, opened with seven galleries, 26 on-site artist studios, an auditorium, a museum shop, a classroom and administrative office space.

Hours:

Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat: 10 am - 5 pm
Wed & Sun: 12 pm - 5 pm
Closed Monday

Address:

200 South Madison St., Wilmington, DE 19801

Directions

Available Experiences:

Self-Guided Tours

Admission Information:

Cost: This museum is free and open to the public; therefore, Art-Reach forgoes charging the $1 administrative fee.

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Eastern State Penitentiary

Opened in 1829 as part of a controversial movement to change the behavior of inmates through "confinement in solitude with labor," Eastern State Penitentiary quickly became one of the most expensive and most copied buildings in the young United States. Some of America's most notorious criminals were held in the Penitentiary including bank robber Willie Sutton and Al Capone.

Hours:

Mon. - Sun. 10am - 5pm  

Address:

2027 Fairmount Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19130

Directions

Available Experiences: Guided and Self-Guided Tours, in addition to on ongoing art installations.

Self Guided Audio Tours: Are Available for Group of 4 or less.

Guided Tours: Are Available for Groups of 5 or more and are only available at the following times: 9am, 10am, 11:30am, 1pm, 2:30pm, and 4pm.

Admission Information:

Cost: $4.00 per person

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Esther M. Klein Art Gallery
Affiliated with the University City Science Center, the gallery hosts art-in-science projects, multicultural exhibitions and talks, and an emerging artist series. This gallery provides extensive educational programs with free transportation and crafts activities.  Art-Reach has been working in partnership with the Klein through our workshop program, which will culminate in a show opening November 10th entitled "Art Within Reach".

Hours:

Monday-Saturday, 9:00am - 5:00pm

Address:

3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA

Directions

Available Experiences:

Self-Guided Tours

Admission Information:

Cost: This museum is free and open to the public; therefore, Art-Reach forgoes charging the $1 administrative fee.

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Franklin Institute
In the spirit of inquiry and discovery embodied by Benjamin Franklin, the mission of The Franklin Institute is to inspire an understanding of and passion for science and technology learning. Read More...

Hours: Monday through Friday 9:30am-5:00pm

Address:

222 North 20th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Directions

Available Experiences:

Self-Guided Tours

Members can request Self-Guided tours of the museum.  Self-guided tours allow Art-Reach members to navigate the museum exhibits without the assistance of a guide. Members can also request to add additional experiences to the trip such as 1 Fels Planetarium show, 1 Franklin Theater show or 1 Tuttleman IMAX show at an additional cost.  

Self-Guided Tours do not include special timed exhibitions.

Community Night

Members can request to attend the Franklin Institute's Community Nights, offered on August 18th, 2010, September 15th, 2010, October 20th, 2010, and November 17th, 2010 . Community nights are held from 5:00-8:00pm and include the following: self-guided access to all of The Franklin Institute’s hand-on exhibits, tickets to the Tuttleman IMAX** Theater, 3D Shows in The Franklin Theater, Live Science Shows, Fels Planetarium Shows, and self-guided access to the Joel N. Bloom Observatory.

*Note: Not all Community Nights feature free IMAX tickets. Please check with the Art-Reach Programming Department to confirm availability prior to submitting your request. There are no free IMAX tickets for feature length films.

Admission Information:

Please note: Self-guided tours must have at least 15 people in order to receive the Art-Reach rate at the Franklin Institute.  Chaperones do not count towards the minimum group size of 15.  Guided tours are not available.

Additional Note: The Franklin Institute requires at least a 1:10 staff to client ratio for visitors under the ages of 18, with a maximum of 1:5. Any adult chaperone over the one per five ratio will be charged the Art-Reach Youth Rate. Chaperone rates are valid for visits Monday-Friday only.

Cost:

Youth Rates (18 years and younger):

Museum admission                                        $6.25

Museum admission & 1 Fels Planetarium Show  $8.00

Museum admission & 1 Franklin Theater Show   $9.25

Museum admission & 1 Tuttleman IMAX Show   $9.50

Adult Rates (18 years and older):

Museum admission                                        $ 8.50

Museum admission & 1 Fels Planetarium Show  $ 10.75

Museum admission & 1 Franklin Theater Show   $ 11.50

Museum admission & 1 Tuttleman IMAX Show   $ 12.50

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Fireman's Hall
Located in a restored firehouse in the heart of Philadelphia's historic Old City district, is one of the nation's premier fire museums. Here, the history and heroic moments of Philadelphia firefighting, both past and present, are celebrated through the museum's exhibits, public programs and award ceremonies. Owned by the City of Philadelphia, the museum is operated by the Philadelphia Fire Department and supported by the Philadelphia Fire Department Historical Corporation.

Hours:

Tuesday thru Saturday 10am-4:30pm
First Friday of Every Month 10am-9pm
Closed Sundays, Mondays and Holidays

Address:

147 N. 2nd Street (between 2nd and Quarry),

Philadelphia, PA

Directions

Available Experiences:

Self-Guided Tours

Admission Information:

Cost: This museum is free and open to the public; therefore, Art-Reach forgoes charging the $1 administrative fee.

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Grundy Museum

The museum is located in a historic home overlooking the Delaware River. It is considered an excellent example of the décor and furnishings of a fine Victorian residence.

Hours:

Tuesday - Saturday 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Address:

610 Radcliff St., Bristol, PA

Directions

Available Experiences:

Admission Information:

Cost: This museum is free and open to the public; therefore, Art-Reach forgoes charging the $1 administrative fee.

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James A. Michener Art Museum
Opened in 1988, with the support of many dedicated citizens, the James A. Michener Art Museum opened as an independent, non-profit cultural institution dedicated to preserving, interpreting and exhibiting the art and cultural heritage of the Bucks County region. The Museum is named for Doylestown's most famous son, the Pulitzer-Prize winning writer and supporter of the arts who had first dreamed of a regional art museum in the early 1960's.

Hours:

Tuesday through Friday, 10 am-4:30 pm; Saturday 10 am-5 pm; and Sunday, 12 noon-5 pm

Address:

138 S. Pine St. · Doylestown, PA 18901

Directions

Available Experiences:

Self-Guided and Guided Tours

Admission Information:

Ages 19 and Older: $6.00 for Self Guided and Guided Tours

Ages 18 and Below: $4.00 for Self Guided and Guided Tours

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Independence Seaport Museum
Explore the submarine Becuna and the cruiser ship Olympia!  Learn about pirates and urban ecology.  The Independence Seaport Museum seeks to preserve the heritage of maritime culture along the Delaware.

Hours:

Open daily 10 am-5 pm. The Museum is closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.

Address:

Columbus Blvd. and Walnut St. (Penn's Landing), Philadelphia, PA

Directions

Available Experiences:

Admission Information:

Cost: $4.00 per person

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Institute of Contemporary Art
Founded in 1963, the Institute of Contemporary Art at the University of Pennsylvania is a leader in the presentation of contemporary art. Through exhibitions, commissions, educational programs, and publications, ICA invites the public to share in the experience, interpretation and understanding of the work of established and emerging artists.

Hours:

Wednesday through Friday, 12pm - 8pm
Saturday and Sunday, 11am - 5pm
Monday and Tuesday, closed.

ICA is closed Christmas, New Years Day and Thanksgiving Day. They are open Friday-Sunday after Thanksgiving normal gallery hours.

Address:

118 South 36th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104

Directions

Available Experiences:

Guided and Self-Guided Tours

Admission Information:

Cost: This museum is free and open to the public; therefore, Art-Reach forgoes charging the $1 administrative fee.

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Longwood Gardens

In 1906, Pierre S. du Pont purchased the Peirce Arboretum to save its trees from being cut for lumber. Over the next nearly half century, Mr. du Pont developed Longwood Gardens into what it is today, a magnificent horticultural showplace.

We invite you to visit Longwood Gardens, which now encompasses 1,050 acres of gardens, woodlands, and meadows. Enjoy over 11,000 types of plants, more fountains than any other garden in the US, educational and visitor programming, and over 400 performances a year.

Hours:

Hours Change Seasonally.  Please consult Longwood Gardens website for the most up to date information.

Address:

1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square , PA 19348

Directions

Available Experiences:

Self-Guided Tours

Admission Information:

Self-Guided Tours : $2.00 per person

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Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania

The Morris Arboretum is an interdisciplinary center that integrates art, science and the humanities. Thousands of rare and lovely woody plants, including some of Philadelphia's oldest, rarest, and largest trees, are set in a romantic, 92-acre, Victorian landscape garden of winding paths, streams, flowers and special garden areas.

Hours:

April - October

Weekdays 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Weekends 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

June - August

Thursdays Open Until 8:30

November - March

Daily 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Open every day, except for the following holidays:
New Years Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day

Address:

100 Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia, PA

Directions

Available Experiences:

Self-Guided Tours

Admission Information:

Cost: $4.50 per person

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The Mummer's Museum
Opened in 1976, and is dedicated to the Philadelphia celebration of the new year. The museum houses a rich collection of mummers' paraphernalia and memorabilia, including spectacular costumes, a few of which date back to the turn of the 20th Century. It includes an on-site gift shop offering unique mummers products, an online store accessible from this website, and a luxurious banquet hall which is available for rental.The museum conducts interesting programs for both children and adults, and offers complimentary outdoor string band concerts during periods of mild weather.

Hours:

October thru April

Wednesday-Saturday
9:30am-4:30pm

May thru September

Wednesday, Friday, Saturday
9:30am-4:30pm
Thursday 9:30am-9:30 pm

Closed Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays and all holidays

Address:

1100 S. 2nd Street (at Washington Avenue),

Philadelphia, PA

Directions

Available Experiences:

Self-Guided Tours

Admission Information:

Cost: $3.00 per person

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National Constitution Center

The National Constitution Center is dedicated to increasing public understanding of, and appreciation for, the Constitution, its history, and its contemporary relevance, through an interactive, interpretive facility within Independence National Historical Park.

Hours:

Mon - Fri 9:30 am - 5 pm
Saturday 9:30 am - 6 pm
Sunday 12 noon - 5 pm

Address:

525 Arch St., Independence Mall, Philadelphia, PA

Directions

Available Experiences:

Self-Guided Tours

Admission Information:

Cost: $1.00 per person

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National Liberty Museum
Using exhibits, interactives, videos and art, the Museum pays tribute to over 350 outstanding men and women who have contributed to our democracy. We honor 20th Century Americans; heroes from our ancestral homelands; young people who have reached out to help their schools and communities; and heroes from the Bible whose stories of courage and commitment inspired our founding fathers to create our great nation.

Hours:

Monday through Sunday: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm

Address:

321 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA

Directions

Available Experiences:

Self-Guided and Guided Tours

Guided tours need at least two weeks notice.

Admission Information:

Cost:

$2.00 per person self-guided tour

$4.00 per person guided

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National Museum of American Jewish History
The National Museum of American Jewish History’s mission is to present educational programs and experiences that preserve, explore and celebrate the history of Jews in America. Our purpose is to connect Jews more closely to their heritage and to inspire in people of all backgrounds a greater appreciation for the diversity of the American Jewish experience and the freedoms to which Americans aspire.

Hours:

Monday - Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 3pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Noon - 5pm

Address:

55 North 5th Street (Independence Mall East), Philadelphia, PA

Directions

Available Experiences:

Self-Guided, Guided Tours, and Educational Experiences are Available.

Tours can focus on the following elements of the museum's collections:

Congregation Mikveh Israel (synagogue sanctuary and lobby): This Sephardic (from the Spanish-Portuguese tradition) congregation, established in 1740, is one of the oldest in the United States. The presentation includes a tour of the synagogue sanctuary, a discussion of the early Jewish settlement in America and information on Sephardic ritual customs. On display in the lobby are letters to the Congregation from Presidents George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and Franklin D. Roosevelt.

Preview Gallery: Our Preview Gallery features future plans of the new site of our museum set to open in 2010, which will stand directly across from the Liberty Bell, two blocks south of the National Constitution Center, and one block north of the birthplace of American liberty, Independence Mall.

Current Museum exhibition: “Shaping Space, Making Meaning” invites visitors and groups to respond to plans for our new landmark core exhibition exploring the American Jewish experience.

The following Education Lessons are available:

Coming to America (grades 4-6): What was it like to immigrate from Europe to America in the late 1800’s? Students pretend to be a member of an immigrant family and work as a team to make difficult decisions about their journey.

Samuel’s Story (grades K-3): What was life like more than 200 years ago? Students participate in a story about a Jewish boy living in Colonial Philadelphia and have the chance to handle the kinds of objects he would have used.

Admission Information:

Please allow 6 weeks to to schedule a tour of the museum.

Self-Guided, Guided, and Educational Experiences:

$3 for adults, $2 for senior adults and students

A $30 deposit is required to reserve all tours for Groups of 6 or more.

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Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
America's first art museum and art school. The collection features American works from the eighteenth to the twentieth centuries; the building is a national historic landmark and a work of art on its own, designed in the High Victorian Gothic style. The museum offers guided tours at no extra charge, but requires 2 weeks advanced notice. The museum does not have any dining facility on site.

Hours:

Tuesday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Closed Mondays and legal holidays.

Address:

118 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA

Directions

Available Experiences:

Guided and Self-Guided Tours

Please see additional opportunities to take PAFA art workshops on Saturday afternoons posted on the Art-Reach Member Calendar.

Admission Information:

Guided and Self-Guided Tours: $2.00 per person

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Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens preserves the artworks of renowned Philadelphia artist Isaiah Zagar and educates the public about mosaic and folk art. Located at 1020-26 South Street, the Magic Gardens is a not-to-missed multi-sensory experience that includes a fully mosaiced indoor gallery and a massive outdoor mosaic sculpture that literally surrounds its visitors with a glittering display of ceramic shards, mirrors, colorful cement and found objects like bicycle spokes and bottles.”

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Hours and Experiences:

Guided and Self-Guided Tours (Excluding Walking and TacTile Tours):

Sun. - Wed. 11:00am-6:00pm   

Fri. & Sat. 11:00am-8:00pm

April – September

Walking Tours: Saturdays at 12:00pm and 4:00pm and Sundays at 4:00pm.

Tactile Tours are available on the 3rd Sunday of each month and are capped at 6 patrons per tour.

Address:

1020 South St. Philadelphia, PA 19147

Directions

Cost:

Youth Prices: (Ages 6 -12. Children under the age of 6 are free)

Self – Guided Tour:           $2.00

Guided Site Tour:              $4.00

Guided Walking Tour:        $5.00

Guided TacTile Tour:         $4.00

Adult Prices:

Self – Guided Tour:           $3.00

Guided Site Tour:              $5.00

Guided Walking Tour:        $6.00

Guided TacTile Tour:         $6.00

Accessibility Information:

While much of the Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens site at 1020 South Street is accessible to people who use wheelchairs, the site is not fully wheelchair accessible. There are 2 steps up to the front entrance on South Street but no steps from the main outdoor garden into the side of door of the gallery. The side entrance into the gallery is approximately 29 inches wide. Some parts of the garden can only be accessed by stairs. There is a wheelchair-accessible gated entrance on South Street that leads into the outdoor garden, and visitors who need to enter through the gated entrance on South Street should knock on the front door or call the front desk at (215) 733-0390 for assistance.

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Philadelphia Museum of Art

Rising majestically at the end of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, the Philadelphia Museum of Art stands among the great art institutions in the world.  In the over 125 years since its founding, it has grown far beyond the limits originally set for it.  Today the Museum houses over 300,000 works of art encompassing some of the greatest achievements of human creativity, and offers a wealth of exhibitions and education programs for a public of all ages.

Hours:

This museum is closed on Monday.

Tuesday through Sunday 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Friday evenings until 8:45 p.m. (Please note that some galleries are closed during Friday evening hours.)

Address:

Benjamin Franklin Parkway & 26th Street, Philadelphia, PA

Directions

Available Experiences:

Guided and Self Guided Tours

Admission Information:

Self-Guided and Guided Tours: $9.00 per person

Please note that three weeks notice is needed to arrange a guided tour.  The museum does not charge for staff supervising the group as long as they do not exceed a 1:1 ratio.

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Philadelphia Zoo

The Philadelphia Zoo’s 42-acre Victorian garden is home to more than 1,300 animals, many of them rare and endangered. The Zoo, fulfilling its mission of conservation, science, education and recreation, supports and engages in conservation efforts to protect endangered species around the world. The Zoo has more than 1,300 rare and endangered animals, and its attendance is approximately 1.1 million visitors a year.  Visitors can take guided tours by the Zoo's highly trained volunteer educators who are eager to share their knowledge and offer a wide range of topics from which to choose.

Tours can be requested for trips that take place Sunday through Thursday only.

Hours:

March 1st through October 31st - 9:30 AM to 5PM

November 1st through February 28th - 9:30AM to 4PM

Address:

34 West Girard Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104

Directions

Available Experiences:

Self-Guided and Guided Tours

Admission Information:

$10.00 per person

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Please Touch Museum
Since 1976, Please Touch Museum has been the Children’s Museum of Philadelphia. Our museum was the first in the nation whose target audience was families with children seven and younger. We have grown into one of the best children’s museums in the nation, have become experts in play and have had our programs for underserved families in the region nationally recognized. Our mission to enrich the lives of children by creating learning opportunities through play, enables us to lay the foundation for a lifetime of learning and cultural awareness.

Hours:

General Hours:
Monday – Saturday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
CLOSED: New Year’s, Thanksgiving and Christmas Days

Address:

210 N. 21st Street, Philadelphia, PA

Directions

Available Experiences:

Self-Guided Tours for Children

Admission Information:

Self-Guided Tour : $1.00 per person

Note that Art-Reach is unable to arrange group tours on Saturday, Sunday or Monday. The museum requires at least a 1:3 staff to client ratio. Due to the popularity of the Please Touch Museum, please submit all requests 4-6 weeks prior to the desired tour date.

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Paul Robeson House
Managed by the West Philadelphia Cultural Alliance, the Paul Robeson House Museum preserves the life and legacy of Paul Robeson, who was a leader in the arts, in linguistic study and music theory, in athletics, in civil rights, and in diplomacy. The Museum is dedicated to preserving a record of his struggles in advancing racial harmony, resolving conflict around the world, and fighting for justice for all Americans.

Hours:

Monday through Sunday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm 

Address:

4949 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA

Directions

Available Experiences:

Self-Guided Tours

Admission Information:

Self Guided Tours : $1.00 per person

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Rosenbach Museum and Library
Historic home and research facility including an extensive collection of rare books and outreach services.  This Fall the Rosenbach is offering a new exhibit called Look Again, that highlights African American history and offers free additional programming such as Jazz performance by Dave Burrell and storytelling by Linda Goss. 

Please allow for 2 weeks notice on all tour requests.

Due to the unique nature of the museum, tour size may be limited.

Hours:

Tuesday - Friday 12pm-5pm

Wednesday-Thursday 12pm-8pm

Saturday and Sunday 12pm-6pm

Address:

2010 Delancey Place, Philadelphia, PA

Directions

Available Experiences:

Self Guided and Guided Tours

Admission Information:

Self Guided Tours : $1.00 per person

Guided Tours: Please call the Art-Reach Programming Department for current rates.

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University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology & Anthropology
The University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, through its research, collections, exhibitions, and educational programming, advances understanding of the world's cultural heritage.

Founded in 1887, Penn Museum has conducted more than 400 archaeological and anthropological expeditions around the world. Three gallery floors feature materials from Egypt, Mesopotamia, the Bible Lands, Mesoamerica, Asia and the ancient Mediterranean World, as well as artifacts from native peoples of the Americas, Africa and Polynesia. With an active exhibition schedule, a membership program, and educational programming for children and adults, Penn Museum offers the public an opportunity to share in the ongoing discovery of humankind's collective heritage.

Hours for Art-Reach Tours:

Tuesday through Friday: 10:00am - 4:30pm

Sunday: 1:00pm-5:00pm

Address:

The Kress Student Entrance

3260 South Street

(nearby the intersection of Spruce Street and 33rd Street)

Philadelphia, PA 19104

Please Note:  Groups visiting the museum must enter through the Kress Student Entrance.  This entrance is accessible from South Street and visiting groups will need to walk down the Kress Driveway to access it.  Art-Reach members will not be admitted to the museum from any other entrance.

Directions

Directions note: The South Street Bridge is CLOSED for reconstruction, scheduled to re-open in Fall 2010. Access is blocked from Convention Avenue and 27th Street, including the on-and-off ramps connecting South Street and I-76.

Available Experiences: Art-Reach members can choose both Self-Guided and Guided Tours of the permanent collections and touring exhibitions.

The permanent collection includes the following exhibits:

Africa

Ancient Egypt

Buddhism

Etruscan/ Roman World

Ancient Greece

Cannaan and Ancient Israel

Native American Southwest

MesoAmerica

Iraq's Ancient Past: Rediscovering Ur's Royal Cemetery

For the most up to date information on Touring Exhibits please visit the museum's web siteor contact the Art-Reach Programming Department.

Admission Information:

Guided tours are limited to 30 patrons or fewer and require 6 weeks leads time to schedule. Guided Tours last for one hour can be scheduled during the following times Tuesday-Friday: 10:00-11:00am, 11:00-12:00pm, and 1:00-3:00pm. Sunday tours are available on a limited basis between 1:00-5:00pm

Please note: The museum is not air conditioned and during the summer the galleries are very hot.  Patrons with heat sensitivity should take note and plan to visit the museum during cooler months of the year.

Cost:

Self-Guided Tours are $3.00 per person

Guided Tours require a $45.00 docent fee, plus the $3.00 per person admission fee. 

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Wharton Esherick Museum
Wharton Esherick was a pioneer in American sculpture style early in the 20th Century. Joy, freedom and humor abound in the more than 200 pieces of his works -paintings, woodcuts, sculpture, furniture and utensils housed in his self designed studio at this site. A delight for both children and adults.

Hours:

Saturday - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday - 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Mon. to Fri. (groups only) - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
(Closed January, February and major holidays)

Address:

1520 Horse Shoe Trail, Paoli, PA

Directions

Available Experiences:

Self-Guided and Guided Tours

Admission Information:

Self-Guided Tours: $1.00 per person

Guided Tours: Please contact the Art-Reach Programming Department for current rates.

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Wheaton Arts and Culture Center
Village features the Museum of American Glass, Creative Glass Center of America, Crafts and Trades Row, the Down Jersey Folklife Center and the Stained Glass Studio. Offers educational visits for school groups that focus on New Jersey's glass-making history, craft and folklife. Visitors have the opportunity to watch artists create beautiful items from glass.

Hours:

Hours change seasonally.  Please consult the Wheaton Arts website to for current operating hours.

Address:

1501 Glasstown Road, Millville, NJ

Directions

Available Experiences:

Guided and Self-Guided Experiences are available.  Glass blowing demonstrations are available throughout the day at scheduled times.  Please contact the Art-Reach Programming Department to check when demonstrations will be offered.

Admission Information:

Self-Guided Tours : $1.00 per person

Guide Tours: $2.00 per person

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Winterthur Museum and Country Estate

Winterthur is the former home of Henry Francis du Pont (1880-1969), an avid antiques collector and horticulturist. In the early 20th century, H. F. du Pont and his father, Henry Algernon du Pont, designed Winterthur in the spirit of 18th- and19th-century European country houses. A visit to Winterthur will immerse you in another time and place. Rediscover America's heritage through its unparalleled collections of antiques and Americana. Venture out over the fields and farmland to learn about the workings of a great American country estate. Wander through the breathtaking beauty of the 60-acre naturalistic Winterthur Garden.

Hours:

Hours change seasonally.  Please consult Winterthur's website to for current operating hours.

Address:

Route 52, Winterthur, DE 19735

Directions

Available Experiences:

Guided and Self Guided Tours

Admission Information:

Self-Guided Tours : $1.00 per person

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Wood Turning Center
The Wood Turning Center, a Philadelphia-based not-for-profit international arts institution, museum, gallery and resource center, supports and develops the field of lathe-turned and wood art. Through education, acquisition of collections, preservation and promotion, the Center encourages existing and future artists worldwide and cultivates a public appreciation of the art of woodturning.

Founded in 1986, the WoodTurning Center has become an internationally recognized source of information and assistance to woodturning artists, hobbyists, galleries, museums, collectors and educators. The Center has the largest known physical and virtual archive and collection of turned objects, and invites the public to explore the art and craft of woodturning.

Hours:

Tuesday through Friday 10:00am-5:00pm

Saturday 12:00pm-5:00pm

Address:

501 Vine St., Philadelphia, PA 19106

Directions

Available Experiences:

Self-Guided Tour- Experience the venue on your own. The visit typically takes 30 minutes.

Self-Guided Tour and Demonstration- Walk through the venue on your own then enjoy a wood turning turning demonstration by a trained craftsperson. This experience takes between 45 minutes to an hour.

Guided Tour with short film and demonstration- View a short film on the craft of wood turning; enjoy a guided tour of the current exhibit on display and end your experience with with a wood turning demonstration by a trained craftsmen. This experience takes between an hour to an hour and a half.

Admission Information:

Please be sure to submit requests with at least 4 weeks advanced notice.

Cost:

Self-Guided Tours- $1.00 per person

Self-Guided Tour and Demonstration- $40 flat rate plus $1 per person

Guided Tour with short film and demonstration- $40 flat rate plus $5 per person

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