Free events in Philadelphia:
Philadelphia Mural Arts Program: Come explore the
Mural Mile, 17 of Center City's most iconic murals arranged along a walking route through downtown Philadelphia's vibrant commercial districts and quaint residential streets. Download the
free podcast and
Mural Mile map and you will be led on a self-guided tour of the colorful route by the very muralists, community leaders and local celebrities that made each mural come to life. Hear the stories behind the murals like never before.
Bank of America: Museums on Us: Bank of America customers who present a valid Bank of America debit or credit card, along with photo ID, can receive free general admission to many Center City museusm on the first weekend of every month. Museums include:
WXPN's Free at Noon: Every Friday at noon, WXPN brings live music to the air with the Free at Noon Concert series at
World Cafe Live. From NPR Music and WXPN, hear a live mix of roots rock, folk country and more every week! Shows are free and open to the public, though registration is required at WXPN. Registration begins one week in advance of each show (Friday at 1), while XPN members can signup the Thursday before. If you can't make it, the show is broadcast live on-air and on the internet at
WXPN. Made possible by
WXPN members and Comcast.
For more info please call: 1-800-565-9976
Khmer Art Gallery: Khmer Art Gallery invites the public to attend First Friday Open Houses, the first Friday of every month, complete with cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and cultural discovery. Attendees will browse Khmer's extensive collection of Cambodian art including an astounding assortment of sculptures, paintings, bronze and silver castings, jewelry, textiles and the city's largest collection of Buddhas. Plus, attendees will even have a chance to tr one of many Cambodian instruments.
Location: 319 N. 11th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107.
Hours: Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, 11 am - 4 pm.
For more information please call: 215-922-5600.
First Friday's: Monthly open house for galleries in the Old City art district. Started in 1991 by a group of galleries as a collobrative open house evening, First Friday's grew quickly into one of Philly's most vital, signature cultural events. On the first Friday evening of every month the streets fill with art lovers of all kinds who wander among the neighborhoo's 40-plus galleries. The casual atmosphere encourages art and people watching and mingling. There's diversity both in the crowd and among the galleries, adding flavor to the experience. There is no cost.
When: The first Friday evening of each month, rain or shin, year-round. 5 to 9 p.m.
Where: Most galleries can be found between Front and Third, and Market and Vine Streets.
United States Mint: The United States Mint in Philadelphia is open for public tours., Monday-Friday from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The United States Mint is closed on Federal Holidays. All tours are free and self-guided; no reservations are necessary. Visitors can see actual coin production. The visitor's entrance is on the corner of Fifrt and Arch Streets. Adults will be asked to provide goverment-issued photo indentification for security purposes. For more information call: (215) 408-0114
Saturday Night Movies at Wooden Shoe Books:
Where: Wooden Shoe Books, 704 South St. Philadelphia PA. For more information call: 215-413-0999
Tuesday Night Comedy at Helium
Where: Helium Comedy Club, 2031 Sansom St. Philadelphia, PA. For more information call: 215-498-9001
Institute of Contemporary Art:
Where: 118 S. 36th Street
For more information call: 215-898-5911
Wagner Free Institute of Science-Natural History Museum:
Where: 1700 W. Montgomery Avenyue
For more information call: 215-763-6529
Woodmere Art Museum: Features Philadelphia area artists.
Where: 9201 Germantown Avenue
For more informations call: 215-247-0426
Brandywine River Museum: The Brandywine River Museum offers free admission on Sunday mornings from 9:30 a.m. to noon.
Where: U.S Route 1, Chadds Ford, PA 19317
For more information call: 610-388-2700