Art-Reach

Available Experiences:

Self-Guided Tours- allow members to navigate the permanent exhibits without the assistance of a guide.

Guided Tours- the following Guided Tour Experiences are available:

4D Theater Experience

Experience film as you never have before! The 4D theater is an immersive experience that touches on all of the senses. Please check the upcoming schedule to see what is currently playing.

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 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:

$12.00 per person self guided tours

Guided Experiences (includes general admission cost)

4D Theater:

40 minute show - $17.00 per person

10-20 minute show - $15.00 per person

Top of the Ocean Realm Tour - $17.00 per person.

Behind-the-Scenes Tour - $20.00 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

NOTES ABOUT LUNCH:

Please note there are no lunch facilities at this venue.

Address:

701 Arch St. Philadelphia, PA 19106

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 Helicopter Museum

The American Helicopter Museum and Education Center is the nation's premier aviation museum devoted exclusively to helicopters. We collect, restore and display historic aircraft and chronicle the origin and development of rotary wing aircraft.

Each year the Museum hosts thousands of visitors, school groups, families and senior citizens. Tourists of all ages from the U.S and abroad come here to witness the history and the future of the helicopter.

Through our library's continually growing collection of documents, artifacts, films, memoirs and research the Museum serves as an important source of public information about rotary wing aircraft.

Appropriately the Museum is located in suburban Philadelphia where two of today's major helicopter manufacturers have their roots, and where much of the earliest development of helicopters in the U.S took place.

Currently, the Museum displays over 35 civilian and military helicopters, autogiros and convertaplanes. The exhibits span the history of rotary wing aircraft from the earliest helicopters to the latest addition to our nation's defense, the V-22 Osprey.

Hours:

Wednesday through Saturday 10 AM to 4 PM
Sunday, 12 PM to 5 PM

Closed Mondays, Tuesdays, and Holidays

NOTES ABOUT LUNCH:

Please note there are no lunch facilities at this venue.

Address:

1220 American Blvd. West Chester, PA 19380

Available Experiences:

Self-Guided and Guided Tours

Note: Art-Reach is unable to set-up tours during special events at the museum. These include, Rotor Fest, Father Fest, Kid Fest, Santa and Easter Bunny Celebrations.

Admission Information:

$6.00 per person self 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

NOTES ABOUT LUNCH:

Please note there are no lunch facilities at this venue.

Address:

1900 Pattison Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19145

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

NOTES ABOUT LUNCH:

Please note there are no lunch facilities at this venue.

Address:

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

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

(Extended hours until 6:00 p.m., Dec. 26-30)

NOTES ABOUT LUNCH:

Lunch facilities are available at this venue. Please note outside food is not allowed to be brought into this museum.

Address:

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

Available Experiences:

Self-Guided Tours

Admission Information:

$1.00 per person self guided tours

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Center for Art in Wood, formerly the Wood Turning Center
The Center for Art in Wood, 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 Center for Art in Wood 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 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Saturday 12:00 pm - 5:00pm

NOTES ABOUT LUNCH:

Please note there are no lunch facilities at this venue.

Address:

141 N. Third St., Philadelphia, PA 19106

Access Guide Information is unavailable

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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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.

NOTES ABOUT LUNCH:

Please note there are no structured lunch facilities at this venue. Groups are able to bring bag lunches and eat in available picnic areas.

Address:

786 Church Road Wayne, PA 19087

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.

NOTES ABOUT LUNCH:

Lunch facilities are available at this venue. Please note outside food is not allowed to be brought into this museum. Groups are welcome to eat brown bag lunches outside on their terrace only.

Address:

2301 Kentmere Parkway, Wilmington, DE 19806

Available Experiences:

Guided and Self-Guided Tours

Admission Information:

Cost: $6.00 per person

Delaware Center for Contemporary Arts

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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

NOTES ABOUT LUNCH:

Please note there are no lunch facilities at this venue.

Address:

200 South Madison St., Wilmington, DE 19801

Eastern State Penitentiary

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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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 (last entry: 4pm)

NOTES ABOUT LUNCH:

Please note there are no lunch facilities at this venue.

Address:

2027 Fairmount Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19130

Accessibility Information

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

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

NOTES ABOUT LUNCH:

Please note there are no lunch facilities at this venue.

Address:

3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA

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

NOTES ABOUT LUNCH:

Please note that groups need to reserve a space for lunch at this venue costing $25.00. Brown bag lunches are permitted when a lunch room is reserved. On the request form please note if your group will be bringing in outside food or if your group plans on buying lunch at the venue.

Address:

222 North 20th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Available Experiences:

Dead Sea Scrolls (Special Exhibit thru October 14, 2012)

Rates: Youth and Adults $10.00 plus $6.50 base rate

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. For a complete listing of Target Community Nights, click here.

*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 $6.50

Museum admission & 1 Fels Planetarium Show $8.50

Museum admission & 1 Franklin Theater Show $9.50

Museum admission & 1 Tuttleman IMAX Show $10.50

Adult Rates (18 years and older):

Museum admission $ 9.50

Museum admission & 1 Fels Planetarium Show $ 11.50

Museum admission & 1 Franklin Theater Show $ 12.50

Museum admission & 1 Tuttleman IMAX Show $ 13.50

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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

NOTES ABOUT LUNCH:

Please note there are no lunch facilities at this venue.

Address:

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

Philadelphia, PA

Available Experiences:

Self-Guided Tours

Admission Information:

Cost: $2.00 per person

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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

NOTES ABOUT LUNCH:

Please note there are no lunch facilities at this venue.

Address:

610 Radcliff St., Bristol, PA

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

NOTES ABOUT LUNCH:

Please note there are no lunch facilities at this venue.

Address:

138 S. Pine St., Doylestown, PA 18901

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.

NOTES ABOUT LUNCH:

Please note there are no lunch facilities at this venue.

Address:

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

Available Experiences:

Admission Information:

Cost: $6.00 per person

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, 11am - 8pm
Thursday and Friday, 11am - 6pm
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.

NOTES ABOUT LUNCH:

Please note there are no lunch facilities at this venue.

Address:

118 South 36th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104

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.

HOLIDAY HOUR RESTRICTIONS:

Art-Reach will be unable to fulfill requests during the following:

- No Saturday or Sunday requests from Nov.22, 2012-Jan. 13, 2013.

- No requests from December 26, 2012 - December 31, 2012.

NOTES ABOUT LUNCH:

Lunch facilities are available at this venue. Please note outside food is not allowed to be brought into the gardens. Groups are welcome to eat brown bag lunches outside in available picnic areas. The group is able to purchase food in the dining area in the gardens. On the request form please note if your group will be eating in the picnic area or if your group plans on buying lunch at the venue.

Address:

1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square , PA 19348

Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania

Available Experiences:

Self-Guided Tours

Admission Information:

Self-Guided Tours : $2.00 per person

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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

NOTES ABOUT LUNCH:

Please note this venue allows groups to bring bag lunches and eat in available picnic areas.

Address:

100 Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia, PA

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-Saturday
9:30am-4:30pm

Closed Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays and all holidays

NOTES ABOUT LUNCH:

Please note there are no lunch facilities at this venue.

Address:

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

Philadelphia, PA

Available Experiences:

Self-Guided Tours

Admission Information:

Cost: $3.00 per person

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The Mutter Museum of The College of Physicians of Philadelphia
America's finest museum of medical history, the Mütter displays its beautifully preserved collections of anatomical specimens, models, and medical instruments in a 19th century "cabinet museum" setting. The goal of the Museum is to help the public understand the mysteries and beauty of the human body while appreciating the history of diagnosis and treatment of disease. The Collection began as a donation from Dr. Thomas Dent Mütter, who was determined to improve and reform medical education.

Hours:

Monday 10:00am - 5:00pm

Closed on holidays

NOTES ABOUT LUNCH:

Please note there are no lunch facilities at this venue.

Address:

19 S. 22nd St., Philadelphia, PA 19103

Click here for the museum's general policies.

Available Experiences:

Self-Guided Tours

Guided tours of the museum and select special exhibits (as available) will be offered to Art-Reach members by College staff and docents.

Admission Information:

Maximum size for groups is 50 people.

All groups should be aware of the museum's group policies before arriving at the museum. Click here for Group Policies.

Cost:

Adults: $11.00 per person

Youth Ages 6-17: $6.00 per person (youth need to be in at least 7th grade to enter the museum)

Accessibility Information:

Patrons in wheelchairs may enter the building through the service entry on Van Pelt Street after alerting the front desk that they need to enter.

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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

NOTES ABOUT LUNCH:

Please note that groups need to reserve a space for lunch at this venue. Brown bag lunches are only permitted in the museum when a lunch room has been reserved. On the request form please note if your group will be bringing in outside food or if your group plans on buying lunch at the venue.

Address:

525 Arch St., Independence Mall, Philadelphia, PA

Available Experiences:

Self-Guided Tours

Admission Information:

Cost: $6.50 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:

Tuesday through Saturday: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm

Sundays: 12 noon to 6:00 pm

NOTES ABOUT LUNCH:

Please note there are no lunch facilities at this venue.

Address:

321 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA

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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Pearl S. Buck House

Learn about the life of author, activist, and humanitarian Pearl S. Buck by visiting her 68-acre estate, complete with a stone farm house surrounded by beautiful gardens, greenhouses, a renovated barn, and a Welcome Center with our International Gift Shop. The 1825 stone farm house is an excellent example of nineteenth century architecture and holds a rich collection of Pennsylvania country furniture alongside Chinese decorative screens, a silk wall hanging presented by the Dalai Lama of Tibet, Chen Chi paintings, and works by celebrated artists Redfield and Baum.

Hours:

Tuesday through Saturday 11:00 am., 1:00, and 2:00 pm
Sunday: 1:00 and 2:00 p.m
Visitors may enjoy the award-winning gardens.

NOTES ABOUT LUNCH:

Please note there are no lunch facilities at this venue.

Address:

520 Dublin Rd
Perkasie, PA 18944

Available Experiences:

Guided Tours

Self-guided tours of the House are not available.

Tours can be requested

March 1 to mid November, Tuesday to Saturday at 11am, 1pm and 2pm; Sundays 1pm and 2pm.

November 15 to December 31, 2011, Holiday Tours are given in addition to the regular hours above; Tuesday to Saturday at noon, 3pm and on Sunday at 12pm and 3pm.

Please Note: Tours cannot be requested during the venue's annual Holiday Craft Show (November 25th through December 4th 2011)

Admission Information:

Guided Tours: $4.00 per person

About the Guided Tours:

The interpretation of the Pearl S. Buck House communicates five core themes as follows:

1) Growing up in China, and returning to China after attending college in the United States, influenced the woman Ms. Buck became. Her experiences in these countries affected her as an author, mother, activist and humanitarian.

2) Ms. Buck had many different roles in life – working mother, wife, sister, daughter and neighbor – in addition to her public life as an author, activist, and humanitarian.

3) Ms. Buck fought to promote tolerance, understanding between people of different races, gender, creeds, physical and mental abilities, and cultures. In particular, she sought to build a bridge of understanding between East and West.

4) Ms. Buck was a successful writer. This brought her literary recognition, associates in areas of interest, and affluence. Because of these successes from her career, she was able to accomplish many things as an activist and humanitarian.

5) The legacy of Ms. Buck lives on today through the continuing work of Pearl S. Buck International (PSBI), which has three distinct functions: the operation of the Ms. Buck House, the Welcome House Adoption Program, and Opportunity House, which helps disadvantaged children and families worldwide. The venue will provide Art-Reach with changing exhibit details as they occur.

Holiday Tours are also included in the home from mid November to the end of December each year. Holiday Tours consist of decorated rooms in the home featuring the work of various community civic groups, businesses, and students.

Accessibility Information:

Some of the areas of the home are not accessible to people who have limited mobility or use a wheelchair. These guests may choose to remain in the Welcome Center and enjoy a video interpreted tour narrated by the Curator.

Access Guide Information is not available

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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 am - 5 pm
Sunday, 11 am - 5 pm
Closed Mondays and legal holidays.

NOTES ABOUT LUNCH:

Please note there are no lunch facilities at this venue.

Address:

118 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA

Available Experiences:

Guided and Self-Guided Tours

Guided Tours: Groups need to have 10 people or more to set up a guided tour.

Admission Information:

Guided and Self-Guided Tours: $2.00 per person

Philadelphia's Magic Gardens

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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.”

Hours and Experiences:

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

Sunday to Thursday: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

Friday & Saturday: 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

April – September

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

Tactile Tours are available by request and are capped at 6 patrons per tour.

NOTES ABOUT LUNCH:

Please note there are no lunch facilities at this venue.

Address:

1020 South St. Philadelphia, PA 19147

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.)

NOTES ABOUT LUNCH:

Lunch facilities are available at this venue. Please note outside food is not allowed to be brought into this museum.

Address:

Benjamin Franklin Parkway & 26th Street, Philadelphia, PA

Available Experiences:

Guided and Self Guided Tours

Admission Information:

Self-Guided and Guided Tours: $8.00 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 5 PM

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

NOTES ABOUT LUNCH:

Please note this venue allows groups to bring bag lunches and eat in available picnic areas.

Address:

34 West Girard Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104

Available Experiences:

Self-Guided and Guided Tours

Admission Information:

$13.00 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:

Art-Reach Tours Can Be Reserved During the Following Hours:
Tuesday– Friday: 9 am – 5 pm

NOTES ABOUT LUNCH:

Please note that groups need to reserve a space for lunch at this venue costing an additional $1.00 per person . Brown bag lunches are permitted when a lunch room is reserved. On the request form please note if your group will be bringing in outside food or if your group plans on buying lunch at the venue.

Address:

Memorial Hall in Fairmount Park
4231 Avenue of the Republic
Philadelphia, PA 19131

Accessibility Information

Available Experiences:

Self-Guided Tours for Children under 7

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

NOTES ABOUT LUNCH:

Please note there are no lunch facilities at this venue.

Address:

4949 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA

Available Experiences:

Self Guided Tours

Admission Information:

Self Guided Tours: $5.00 per person

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Merchant Exchange Building, one of many destinations available

Preservation Alliance Architectural Walking Tours
The Preservation Alliance's guided walking tours interpret the past, present and future of the Philadelphia region as expressed through architecture, urban design and social history. Tours are led by a lively group of volunteers from a wide range of backgrounds who share their passion and knowledge of the region's built environment.

Tours take place throughout the region, both in the city as well as outlying suburbs and encompass a wide range of historical interests.

Please consult their website for a full listing of tour options.

Hours:

MAY THROUGH OCTOBER
Wednesdays, 6 PM (May-Aug. only)
Saturdays, 10 AM and 2 PM
Sundays, 2 PM (and 10 AM, Sept.-Oct.)

Tours run approximately 1-1/2 to 2 hours

NOTES ABOUT LUNCH:

Please note there are no lunch facilities at this venue.

Address:

Varies as to which tour is being taken. This informaiton will be provided on your confirmation paperwork.

Available Experiences:

Guided Tours- Patrons should plan to walk for the duration of the tour. Wheelchair accessibility varies for each tour. Please call the Art-Reach Programming Department to make sure your needs will be met during the experience.

* Self-Guided Tours are available for Rittenhouse East & West and the Girard Estate

Admission Information:

$1.00 per person

Access Guide Information is unavailable for this venue.

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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:

Visitor Hours

Tuesday and Friday 12 pm - 5 pm

Wednesday and Thursday 12 pm - 8 pm

Friday 12 - 5

Saturday and Sunday 12 pm - 6 pm

Group Tour Hours

Tuesday 12 - 5 pm

Wednesday and Thursday 10 am - 5 pm

Friday 10 am - 4 pm

NOTES ABOUT LUNCH:

Please note there are no lunch facilities at this venue.

Address:

2010 Delancey Place, Philadelphia, PA

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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Simeone Automotive Museum
The Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum has more than 60 cars, displayed in dioramas that represent the famous venues where these cars actually competed. These displays are used to illustrate the development of sports car road racing, here in the US and internationally.

You can read more about the museum's collection here.

Hours:

Tuesday through Friday 10 am - 6 pm

Saturday and Sunday 10 am - 4 pm

NOTES ABOUT LUNCH:

Please note there are no lunch facilities at this venue.

Address:

6825 Norwitch Drive Philadelphia, PA 19153

Available Experiences:

Self Guided and Guided Tours

Admission Information:

Self Guided Tours : $6.00 per person

Guided Tours: $7.00 per person with an 8 person minimum. Tours last 1.5 hours.

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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

NOTES ABOUT LUNCH:

Lunch space is available, but is offered on a first come first serve basis. Brown bag lunches are permitted in the lunch room.

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.

Available Experiences: Art-Reach members can choose both Self-Guided and Guided Tours of the permanent collections and touring exhibitions.Self-guided tours must have at least 10 people in order to receive the Art-Reach rate at the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology & Anthropology.

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 am to 5 pm
Sunday - 1 pm to 5 pm
Mon. to Fri. (groups only) - 10 am to 4 pm
(Closed January, February and major holidays)

NOTES ABOUT LUNCH:

Please note there are no lunch facilities at this venue.

Address:

1520 Horse Shoe Trail, Paoli, PA

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.

NOTES ABOUT LUNCH:

Please note there are no structured lunch facilities at this venue. Groups are able to bring bag lunches and eat in available picnic areas.

Address:

1501 Glasstown Road, Millville, NJ

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

Winterthur Museum and Country Estate

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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.

NOTES ABOUT LUNCH:

Please note there are no structured lunch facilities at this venue. Groups are able to bring bag lunches and eat in available picnic areas.

Address:

Route 52, Winterthur, DE 19735

Available Experiences:

Guided and Self Guided Tours

Admission Information:

Self-Guided Tours : $1.00 per person

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Woodmere Art Museum
Housed in a 19th-century stone Victorian mansion on six acres in the Chestnut Hill section of Philadelphia, Woodmere first opened its doors to the public in 1940. The building, grounds and the nucleus of the Permanent Collection are the benefactions of Charles Knox Smith (1845 – 1916) who wished “to awaken the spirit of, the appreciation of, and the knowledge of art… in the City of Philadelphia and surrounding territory.” Today, the Permanent Collection consists of more than 3,000 works of art, celebrating the art and artists of Philadelphia.

Hours:

Tuesday through Friday 10:00am - 3:00pm

Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year’s Day, and July 4th

NOTES ABOUT LUNCH:

Please note there are no lunch facilities at this venue.

Address:

9201 Germantown Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19118