TOURS

    Guided Mural Mile Walking Tour

    Guided Mural Mile Walking Tour

    Presented by Mural Arts Program, City of Philadelphia at Independence Visitor Center

    May 1-October 31, 2010


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    Tour Philadelphia's Mural Mile! This new collection of 17 Center City murals provides an outstanding insight into the Mural Arts Program like never before!

    Mural Mile tours include a special map, MP3 player with headphones, and a guide trained by the City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program.

    Learn the details about the mural making tradition in Philadelphia, sprinkled with intimate stories about the youth and community members involved during this two-hour walking tour. Also discussed are the Mural Arts Programs award-winning art education programs, City landmarks, and the impact of public art.

    The tour takes two hours and runs rain or shine. Guided tours are first come, first served. Advance reservations are strongly recommended.

    Items to Bring:
    Comfortable shoes
    Camera
    Umbrella (tour goes rain or shine)


    Arrive 15 minutes prior to the tour.

    Tour departs from the Independence Visitor Center (6th & Market Sts.). Check-in at the Mural Arts Program booth located at the North end of the center.

    Please bring your ID--your purchase serves as your reservation. Your name will automatically appear on the Will Call List, which your tour guide will have.


    • At-a-
      Glance

      • Venue Info

        Independence Visitor Center

        1 N. Independence Mall West
        Philadelphia, PA 19106

        Full map and directions

      • Admission Info

        Tickets:

        $17 (per person)
        $10 (MP3 player and headset rental)

        Info Phone: 800-537-7676

        Buy Tickets

      • Dates & Times

        Dates:
        May 1-October 31, 2010

        Times:

        Every day, May through October


        Guided tour departs @11:30 am. First come, first served. 


        Self-guided tours are available using a Mural Arts Program MP3 player and headset for a rental fee of $10 with identification.

      • Accessibility Info

          Currently, no accessibility information is available for this event.


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