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Community Engagement

Our mission is to create a space of learning and exploration where art is accessible to everyone in Philadelphia, and beyond. To achieve this, we partner with city organizations, schools, and cultural organizations to build an environment of collaboration and belonging where as many communities as possible can enjoy the benefits of art.

Connecting with Communities

The museum works closely with our community partners to provide enriching programs and educational experiences to neighborhoods throughout our city. By meeting people where they already are, we’re able to connect with the broader cultural ecosystem of our city, learning and creating experiences together.

The Division of Learning and Engagement provides collaborative art programs and museum visits to local groups and families. All projects are created in collaboration with community partners, ensuring that each program is tailored to the unique interests and needs of that group. The Division of Learning and Engagement also supports special short-term projects to provide art programs and museum visits themed in conjunction with special exhibitions at the museum.

Family Passes, STAMP and ACCESS, Military Admission

The museum is for everyone and we want everyone to have access to it. Every first Sunday of the month is Pay What You Wish admission. PA ACCESS card or EBT card holders are free with photo ID. And 18 and under are always free.

DJ In Residence

We're collaborating with three of Philadelphia's finest DJs to enliven our Friday Nights programming. Each three-month residency will highlight a single DJ’s unique style while they use the museum as a muse and take visitors on a sonic exploration of what our galleries and Philadelphia have to offer. The DJ in Residence will spin every 1st, 3rd and 4th Friday of the month.

Related Events

Social
Enjoy locally sourced spirits and wines, a late stroll in our galleries, and music.
Activities
Spend time in the galleries with museum educators modeling close looking and analysis strategies you can use in the museum or in your classroom.
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