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Stretching from LOVE Park to the magnificent Philadelphia Museum of Art, the grand, tree-lined Benjamin Franklin Parkway is flanked by some of the city's most acclaimed institutions. Visitors to the Parkway Museums District will discover a cultural mecca - world-class museums and educational institutions, the beautiful Swann Memorial Fountain and Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul on Logan Square, and even the famed Rocky steps. Inspiring art, science and education - all in one exceptional destination!

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The Academy at 200: The Nature of Discovery

Presented by Academy of Natural Sciences at Academy of Natural Sciences

March 24, 2012-March 31, 2013

The Academy at 200: The Nature of Discovery celebrates the Academy of Natural Sciences’ groundbreaking discoveries of the past and present and provides a glimpse into the future of one of the world’s great natural history museums. Through this spectacular new exhibit, visitors will journey alongside Academy scientists to search for new species and explore how human activity is affecting the ...More

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	Tell-a-friend Daytime Historic Site Tours Presented by Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site at Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site April 6, 2009 - Ongoing Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site was once the most famous and expensive prison in the world, but stands today in ruin, a haunting world of crumbling cellblocks and empty ...More
	Tell-a-friend A Conversation with Buzz Bissinger, Author of Father's Day Presented by Free Library of Philadelphia - Parkway Central Library at Free Library of Philadelphia - Parkway Central Library May 16, 2012 Philadelphia's own Buzz Bissinger is the author of the bestselling nonfiction classic on high school football, Friday Night Lights, which was turned into a successful film as ...More
	Tell-a-friend A Conversation with Terry Tempest Williams, Author of When Women Were Birds Presented by Free Library of Philadelphia - Parkway Central Library at Free Library of Philadelphia - Parkway Central Library May 17, 2012 Known for her ardent naturalist prose, Terry Tempest Williams is the author of Refuge, which simultaneously chronicled her mother’s death from cancer—developed ...More
	Tell-a-friend Everything Under the Sun: New Photographs of Academy Specimens by Rosamond Purcell Presented by Academy of Natural Sciences at Academy of Natural Sciences March 3-May 20, 2012 Photographer Rosamond Purcell captures the extraordinary nature of everyday objects. A world-renowned Boston artist and author who has photographed natural history and anatomical ...More
	Tell-a-friend A Conversation with Carlin Romano, Author of America the Philosophical Presented by Free Library of Philadelphia - Parkway Central Library at Free Library of Philadelphia - Parkway Central Library May 21, 2012 Carlin Romano, critic-at-large of The Chronicle of Higher Education, spent 25 years as Literary Critic of the Philadelphia Inquirer, where he also served at various ...More
	Tell-a-friend Buy tickets A Conversation with Richard Ford, Author of Canada Presented by Free Library of Philadelphia - Parkway Central Library at Free Library of Philadelphia - Parkway Central Library May 24, 2012 Celebrated for creating stories that express the shifting moods of the United States, Richard Ford is best known for his bestselling novel The Sportswriter and its 1995 ...More
	Tell-a-friend Cynthia Norton: Freedom Rings Placed Within Presented by Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) March 3-May 27, 2012 Continuing the Morris Gallery program, PAFA presents an exhibition by Cynthia Norton, an artist who lives and works in Louisville, Kentucky. Influenced by the folk aesthetics and ...More

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Organization name	City
Academy of Natural Sciences	Philadelphia
Benjamin Franklin Parkway	Philadelphia
Center City District	Philadelphia
Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site	Philadelphia
Fairmount Park Art Association	Philadelphia
Free Library of Philadelphia - Parkway Central Library	Philadelphia
Friends Select School	Philadelphia
Moore College of Art & Design	Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA)	Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Horticultural Society	Philadelphia
Philadelphia Museum of Art	Philadelphia
Rodin Museum	Philadelphia
The Franklin Institute	Philadelphia

Featured Venues

Venue name	City
Academy of Natural Sciences	Philadelphia
Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul	Philadelphia
Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site	Philadelphia
Fairmount Park	Philadelphia
Free Library of Philadelphia - Parkway Central Library	Philadelphia
Friends Select School	Philadelphia
Moore College of Art & Design	Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA)	Philadelphia
Philadelphia Museum of Art	Philadelphia
Rodin Museum	Philadelphia
The Franklin Institute	Philadelphia

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Event Name	Organization	Dates	City
111th Annual Student Exhibition 111th Annual Student Exhibition Presented by Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) May 11-June 3, 2012 At the 111th Annual Student Exhibition (ASE), works by BFA students, third-year and fourth-year Certificate Program students and Master of Fine Arts candidates will showcase a diversity of styles that combine traditional skill and contemporary vision. In addition to its role as an exhibition and sale, the exhibition represents a competition for the coveted Certificate Program’s Cresson, Schiedt, Ware, and Women’s Board Travel Scholarships.	Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA)	05/11/12- 06/03/12	Philadelphia
Bastille Day Bastille Day Presented by Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site at Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site July 14, 2012 It's one of Philadelphia’s most popular summertime events! Eastern State Penitentiary teams with Philadelphia cabaret act The Bearded Ladies and local businesses for a playful reenactment of the Storming of the Bastille (influenced more by Monty Python than the French Revolution), followed by a French-themed street party. Come early and take a tour of Eastern State, or stay late and take a 25-minute evening tour following the reenactment.	Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site	07/14/12	Philadelphia
Bill Viola: Ocean Without a Shore Bill Viola: Ocean Without a Shore Presented by Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) November 19, 2011-November 19, 2012 Bill Viola is recognized internationally as one of the most important American artists working today. A pioneer of video and installation art, he is an artist whose subject matter is the profound question of our being and one that considers human life and its relation to the universe, to the soul and human spirit, and to nature and death. Ocean Without a Shore, a recent PAFA acquisition, is a major video installation and a profound experiential work which combines a reverence for the...	Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA)	11/19/11- 11/19/12	Philadelphia
Bird Discovery Weekend Bird Discovery Weekend Presented by Academy of Natural Sciences at Academy of Natural Sciences June 9-June 10, 2012 The Academy of Naltural Sciences of Drexel University’s bicentennial year features a specially themed Bird Discovery Weekend, highlighting important aspects of the institution’s Ornithology Collection. Birds are the center of attention throughout June, when visitors can learn about the collection and take a look at VIREO, the world’s largest bird image bank. On June 9th and 10th, meet a real ornithologist, learn to identify local birds, participate in a bird migration and...	Academy of Natural Sciences	06/09/12- 06/10/12	Philadelphia
Dead Sea Scrolls: Life and Faith in Ancient Times Dead Sea Scrolls: Life and Faith in Ancient Times Presented by The Franklin Institute at The Franklin Institute May 12-October 14, 2012 This spring, Philadelphia’s Franklin Institute will feature the most comprehensive collection of ancient artifacts from Israel ever organized in the new exhibit Dead Sea Scrolls: Life and Faith in Ancient Times. The exhibit includes one of the largest collections of the priceless 2000-year-old Dead Sea Scrolls ever displayed in North America and an actual three-ton stone from the Western Wall in Jerusalem, and marks the world debut of four scrolls. The exhibit opens at The...	The Franklin Institute	05/12/12- 10/14/12	Philadelphia
Exploring Nature in Sister Cities Park Exploring Nature in Sister Cities Park Presented by and Academy of Natural Sciences at Sister Cities Park June 5-August 28, 2012 Every Tuesday from June through August, explore nature with staff from the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University as they lead interactive programs exploring the many aspects of nature in Sister Cities Park. Discover the life that inhabits a garden, examine the properties of water, learn why things sink and float, or enjoy a live animal presentation. This program, designed for ages 8 and younger, is an excellent opportunity to get outside and discover the natural world in which we...		06/05/12- 08/28/12	Philadelphia
Film Screening: Breath Film Screening: Breath Presented by Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site at Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site August 17, 2012 Eerie and emotionally charged meetings between a betrayed woman and a death row prisoner mark the course of South Korean auteur Ki-duk Kim’s 2007 Cannes Film Festival Best Film nominee. Breath stands as a complex meditation on grief, the redemptive human spirit, and the desire for true communication in the fragmentation of modern times.	Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site	08/17/12	Philadelphia
Flirtatious Feathers: A Colorful Collection of Academy Bird Photos Flirtatious Feathers: A Colorful Collection of Academy Bird Photos Presented by Academy of Natural Sciences at Academy of Natural Sciences May 26-September 23, 2012 Whether in flight or in song, many birds display vibrant plumage that charms mates and photographers alike. This kaleidoscope of colored feathers is the subject of this stunning exhibit featuring images from the Academy’s Visual Resources for Ornithology (VIREO), the most comprehensive bird image bank in the world. Built by the Academy in collaboration with exhibit design students from Drexel University’s Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts and Design, Flirtatious Feathers...	Academy of Natural Sciences	05/26/12- 09/23/12	Philadelphia
Geocaching: An Urban Adventure in Sister Cities Park Geocaching: An Urban Adventure in Sister Cities Park Presented by Philadelphia Parks and Recreation and Center City District at Sister Cities Park June 22, 2012 Join us as we go on a high-tech treasure hunt in the park using GPS and your sense of adventure. Staff will be on hand to introduce visitors to the fun of geocaching. The basic idea is to locate hidden containers, called geocaches, outdoors and then share your experiences online. Geocaching is enjoyed by people from all age groups, with a strong sense of community and support for the environment. GPS instruments will be provided for program use. This program is designed for tweens, teens and...	Philadelphia Parks and Recreation	06/22/12	Philadelphia
Hands-On History Hands-On History Presented by Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site at Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site May 23, 2011 - Ongoing New for 2011, Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site literally hands visitors the keys to the cellblocks with new Hands-On History interactive experiences. These short demonstrations take place throughout the penitentiary complex, each lasting five minutes or less. An expert Eastern State tour guide leads each activity, although visitors do the bulk of the physical activities themselves. These interactive experiences run throughout the day and change monthly so be sure to check our website...	Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site	05/23/11- Ongoing	Philadelphia
Of, To, and From Ray Yoshida Of, To, and From Ray Yoshida Presented by Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) April 7-July 8, 2012 Ray Yoshida (1930-2009) had a profound effect on two generations of artists in and beyond Chicago. His dazzling comics-inspired imagery no less than his eclectic taste as a collector provided inspiration for artists ranging from Jim Nutt to Chris Ware. Born in Hawaii but based for most of his life in Chicago, Yoshida studied at The School of the Art Institute of Chicago from 1950-54 and then taught there from 1959 through 2005. A visionary teacher, Yoshida put his ideas into practice through...	Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA)	04/07/12- 07/08/12	Philadelphia
Pay-What-You-Wish Sundays at Philadelphia Museum of Art Pay-What-You-Wish Sundays at Philadelphia Museum of Art Presented by Philadelphia Museum of Art at Philadelphia Museum of Art - Eakins Oval August 26, 2010 - Ongoing The first Sunday of each month, admission is Pay-What-You-Wish at the Philadelphia Museum of Art!	Philadelphia Museum of Art	08/26/10- Ongoing	Philadelphia
Prison Break Weekend Prison Break Weekend Presented by Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site at Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site June 9-June 10, 2012 All New Restored Bocci Court and Living History Most inmates didn’t literally escape from prison; they found meaning, friendship and recreation, when possible, inside the walls. This weekend, visitors can try their hand at Bocci Ball, a traditional Italian recreation practiced by aging inmates at Eastern State throughout the 20th century. The original courts were built at the base of Eastern State’s massive wall, and are now open, fully restored, for the first time...	Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site	06/09/12- 06/10/12	Philadelphia
Sister Cities Park Fun, Fitness & Friends Sister Cities Park Fun, Fitness & Friends Presented by Philadelphia Parks & Recreation and Center City District at Sister Cities Park July 11-August 22, 2012 Join us each Wednesday as we get out and play! We invite kids to become physically active in a fun and friendly environment. Games will be facilitated by trained staff and will be age appropriate, cooperative, and inclusive. The program is designed for ages 5 to 10 and their families. This program is weather permitting. Schedule subject to change.	Philadelphia Parks & Recreation	07/11/12- 08/22/12	Philadelphia
Story Art at Sister Cities Park Story Art at Sister Cities Park Presented by Philadelphia Parks and Recreation and Free Library of Philadelphia at Sister Cities Park June 18-June 25, 2012 Join on Monday's throughout the summer as we present a nature-inspired story and craft. This program is designed to connect kids to their environment using the amenities of Sister Cities Park. This program is designed for kids ages 4 to 6 (older and younger siblings are welcome). This program is weather permitting. All schedules subject to change.	Philadelphia Parks and Recreation	06/18/12- 06/25/12	Philadelphia

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