Offering of the Angels: Treasures from the Uffizi Gallery
Presented by James A. Michener Art Museum - Doylestown at James A. Michener Art Museum - Doylestown
See the exhibit that left a million people around the world breathless! The first Uffizi tour in the US and the ONLY Northeast appearance of Offering of the Angels: Treasures from the Uffizi Gallery! Art created between the 15th and 17th Centuries. by legendary artists such as Botticelli, Titian, Tintoretto, Parmigianino, Cristofano. Don't leave Philly without seeing Italy! The Biggest exhibit in Bucks County and ONLY at the Michener Art Museum! For more information call or visit our website!
04/21/12 - 08/12/12
$15 (Adults)
$13 (Seniors)
$12 (Adult group tours)
$11 (Students with ID)
$7.50 (Children)
FREE! Members and children under 6 years old
- http://www.MichenerArtMuseum.org
James A. Michener Art Museum - Doylestown - 138 S. Pine Street, Doylestown, PA, 18901
Summertime Tours
Presented by Pennypacker Mills at Pennypacker Mills
Bring family and friends for a fascinating tour of Pennsylvania Governor Samuel Pennypacker's mansion set on 170 acres of farmland. This air conditioned, three-story mansion houses a unique, well-documented collection of family memorabilia, history of the early 1900s when the family resided here, and a look at what it was like to live 100 years ago! A stop in the Galleries and Museum Shop are part of this guided tour.
An ideal stop for family with out of town guests coming for summer vacation.Pennypacker Mills is convenient to reach, free, and offers a fascinating look at life in the early 20th century!
Bring along a picnic lunch and enjoy the beautiful landscape from the picnic area or from the breezy porch's rockers.
05/01/12 - 09/01/12
FREE!
Suggested donation is $2 per person.
- http://historicsites.montcopa.org/pennypackermills
Pennypacker Mills - 5 Haldeman Road, Schwenksville, PA, 19473
From Asbury Park to the Promised Land: The Life and Music of Bruce Springsteen
Presented by National Constitution Center at National Constitution Center
Everyone is invited to celebrate the right to free expression at an exhibition that rocks! Explore Springsteen’s legendary career in From Asbury Park to the Promised Land: The Life and Music of Bruce Springsteen, the first major exhibition about the pioneering American songwriter. Created by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, this must-see exhibition makes its East Coast debut at the National Constitution Center—the first and only venue where it is slated to travel.
Through such compelling lyrics as “There’s treasure for the taking, for any hard working man who will make his home in the American land,” Springsteen gives voice to the struggles of the working class, veterans, immigrants and other groups whose unique stories add to the definition of “We the People.” Springsteen’s unique brand of heartland rock brings a sense of urgency, patriotism and realism to popular music.
From Asbury Park to the Promised Land takes a comprehensive look at Springsteen’s catalog, from such early bands as Child, the Castiles and Steel Mill through his work with the E Street Band and as a solo artist. Visitors have the rare opportunity to view several of Springsteen’s guitars, including the Fender Esquire from the cover of Born to Run, as well as the outfit he wore on the cover of Born in the U.S.A., numerous handwritten lyric manuscripts, posters and handbills from all phases of his career, and various awards and honors. In addition, the exhibition features Springsteen’s 1960 Chevrolet Corvette, which he purchased after the success of Born to Run.
02/17/12 - 09/03/12
$24.50 (Adult)
$23 (Senior, Student)
$12 (Child 4-12)
Group rates also are available. Admission to the Center’s main exhibition, The Story of We the People, including the award-winning theater production Freedom Rising, is included.
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National Constitution Center - 525 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19106
Dead Sea Scrolls: Life and Faith in Ancient Times
Presented by The Franklin Institute at The Franklin Institute
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 Franklin Institute on May 12th, 2012 and runs through September.
Considered among the world’s greatest archeological discoveries, the Scrolls contain the oldest known copies of the Hebrew Bible. Also on display will be many newly discovered Holy Land objects including remains of religious articles, weapons of war, stone carvings, textiles and beautiful mosaics, jewelry and ceramics.
05/12/12 - 10/14/12
Daytime Admissions (includes General Admission to the museum):
$31.50 (Adult)
$25 (Child 3-11)
$13.50 (Adult Member)
$11.50 (Child Member 3-18)
Members must call 215-448-1200 to reserve tickets.
Evening Admission after 5 pm (does not include General Admission to the museum):
$19.50 (Adult)
$12.50 (Child 3-11)
An optional Audio Tour is available for $6 per person.
- http://www.fi.edu/scrolls/
The Franklin Institute - 20th Street & Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, 19103
QVC All-Access Tour
Presented by QVC at QVC Studio Park
Come for a one-of-a-kind look into the world of QVC! You will start your day on the QVC Studio Tour to learn about the fantastic world of electronic retailing. At this state-of-the-art broadcasting facility, guests will see and experience how QVC products are sourced, tested, brought to life on air, and delivered to millions of QVC customers.
Next you will go beyond behind the scenes at QVC to see areas such as Broadcasting Design; Lighting; the Shop (where many of the QVC sets are created); the Studio Operations Desk; a Green Room; and much, much more!
After seeing where the television magic happens, you will get a chance to learn about the corporate world of QVC. You will see areas such as the QVC Travel Office and the Convenience Store!
Lunch is included! You will finish your tour in the Studio Park Commissary where you will be able to choose from the daily menu.
After your meal you will be taken back to the QVC Studio Tour Lobby where you can catch up on any last-minute shopping in he Studio Store which features much of your favorite on-air merchandise. Included in the ever-changing selection of products is an extensive collection of jewelry, gourmet items, and authentic QVC Studio Park logo gear.
Persons under 18 years of age are not eligible for this tour. Guests must be able to walk and stand for extended periods of time and must be able to walk up and down stairs.
01/13/12 - 12/28/12
$75
Reservations are required and space is limited. To make a reservation please visit Tix.com.
Tour groups are limited and need at least 2 people on the day; reservations are subject to cancellation. Tour guests, dates and times are subject to change without notice. Please note that stops on the "behind the scenes" part of the tour are based on available sets and areas. Not every tour may see all stops.
All guests are required to bring identification. Guests must go through a security search before gaining access to the studio, including a metal detector and bag search.
- http://QVCtours.com
QVC Studio Park - 1200 Wilson Drive, West Chester, PA, 19380
QVC Studio Tour
Presented by QVC at QVC Studio Park
Since opening in the fall of 1997, QVC Studio Park in West Chester, PA, has become a popular destination for thousands of visitors interested in seeing live television at its best. The QVC Studio Tour is a one-of-a-kind guided walking tour through the fantastic world of multimedia retailing. At this state-of-the-art broadcasting facility, guests will see and experience how QVC products are sourced, tested, brought to life on air and delivered to millions of QVC customers. There are views into QVC's more than 58,000 square feet of studio space, including a spectacular view from the Observation Deck where guests may be able to watch QVC programs in progress and may even catch a glimpse of a favorite host or guest!
08/03/11 - 12/31/12
$7.50 (Adult)
$5 (Child)
- http://QVCtours.com
QVC Studio Park - 1200 Wilson Drive, West Chester, PA, 19380
Cooking Classes at Sur La Table
Presented by Sur La Table at King of Prussia Mall at Sur La Table at King of Prussia Mall
The skills you've always wanted to master are easier to learn than you think. Our knowledgeable staff of culinary experts has a wealth of techniques they are excited to share with you.
In our hands-on classes, our trained chefs lead you through a fun and enjoyable lesson that will have your class cooking like pros and laughing like never before. After the last garnish has been added, everyone takes their seat to enjoy the fruits of their labor.
And as a thank you, you will receive a 10% discount coupon for Sur La Table purchases made the week of your class.
To see our full class calendar and to register, visit our website www.surlatable.com
For more information, please call 484-612-0046 or email us at cooking081@surlatable.com. Reservations are STRONGLY recommended.
11/22/11 - 01/01/13
Prices range from $49 to $200 per class
- http://www.surlatable.com/browse/storeCalendar.jsp?storeId=081
Sur La Table at King of Prussia Mall - 690 West Dekalb Pike, King of Prussia, PA, 19406
Uncorked! Wine, Objects and Tradition
Presented by Winterthur Museum and Country Estate at Winterthur Museum and Country Estate
Join us in celebrating this delightful beverage with a new exhibition created to explore the stunning range of objects associated with the history of wine drinking, especially in Britain and America. The exhibition will share some of the fascinating and incredibly broad range of wine-related materials—from wineglasses and cellarets to song sheets and paintings—and, in total, will include more than 300 objects.
04/28/12 - 01/06/13
$5 (Child 2-11)
$16 (Senior & Student)
$18 (Adult)
- http://www.winterthur.org
Winterthur Museum and Country Estate - 52 Winterthur Rd., Winterthur, DE, 19735
Valley Forge Driving Tours
Presented by Awfully Nice Tours at Valley Forge National Historical Park
The Valley Forge encampment is a hugely important story in the foundation of America. After retreating from the Battle of Brandywine, General Washington moved his army to the high ground at Valley Forge in December of 1777. Over the next 6 months, battling the cold, disease, desertion and famine, the army amazingly grew in numbers and strength and, with the help of Baron von Steuben, was transformed into a well trained fighting force, that ultimately went on to win the war against the British. The tour includes a drive around the The Valley Forge National Historic Park, which today is a beautifully kept and landscaped, natural setting, filled with deer and birds. Regimental monuments dot the drive as well as re-creations of the huts used by the men (and women) who camped here. You’ll have many chances to get out and wander among the huts, take photos across the park and you’ll visit the site of George Washington’s headquarters and visit the Washington Memorial Chapel built in the early 1900s to commemorate this unique part of history. Your tour guide will regale you with many stories and then take you to the Visitor Center, where you can see a short movie about the encampment, browse in the store and visit the museum area.
04/01/11 - 03/15/15
Up to 6 travelers: $245- $395 plus mileage charges
More than 6 travelers: price upon request
- http://www.awfullynicetours.com
Valley Forge National Historical Park - 1400 N. Outer Line Drive, King of Prussia, PA, 19406
Museum Tour
Presented by Wharton Esherick Museum at Wharton Esherick Museum
Guided tour through the handcrafted home and studio of Wharton Esherick, the "dean of American craftsmen." This National Historic Landmark for Architecture reflects Esherick's artistic evolution from the Arts and Crafts, through Cubism and German Expressionism, to the Modernist free forms that characterized his later works. The Studio is filed with more than 200 of Esherick's paintings, prints, sculture, furniture and furnishings.
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07/21/09 - Ongoing
$5-$10
610-644-5822 -
Wharton Esherick Museum - 1520 Horse Shoe Trl, Malvern, PA, 19355
Daytime Historic Site Tours
Presented by Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site at Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site
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 guard towers. Tours today include the cellblocks, solitary punishment cells, Al Capone's Cell, and Death Row. Admission includes “The Voices of Eastern State” Audio Tour narrated by actor Steve Buscemi.
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04/06/09 - Ongoing
$12 (Adult)
$10 (Senior)
$8 (Student, Child (7-12))
Not recommended for children under the age of seven.
- http://www.easternstate.org/
Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site - 2027 Fairmount Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19130
Jazz Open Mic
Presented by MilkBoy Coffee - Ardmore at MilkBoy Coffee - Ardmore
Come out to Jazz Open Mic night, hosted by the legendary pianist Mike Frank. Bring your instrument and desire to jam -- or just your self and your desire to listen to some of the coolest young and old talent from Philadelphia's storied jazz scene. This night has grown into a very important night at MilkBoy where jazz musicians connect.
05/04/09 - Ongoing
FREE!
- http://www.milkboycoffee.com
MilkBoy Coffee - Ardmore - 2 E. Lancaster Avenue, Ardmore, PA, 19003
Open Mic Night
Presented by MilkBoy Coffee - Ardmore at MilkBoy Coffee - Ardmore
Sign-ups begin at 6 pm. The number of performers is limited to 15 people. Each performer has the chance to do 2 songs. This format allows performers to stretch out and try some new material, and emerging artists can do just that, emerge! After the list is finished there's usually time for some 'quick hits' where artists can do one tune. Solo performers and acoustic duos or trios of any style are welcome, as well as poets and a cappella acts.
05/05/09 - Ongoing
FREE!
- http://www.milkboycoffee.com
MilkBoy Coffee - Ardmore - 2 E. Lancaster Avenue, Ardmore, PA, 19003
Tree Adventure
Presented by Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania at Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania
Tree Adventure explores the relationship between plants and people with its central theme: we need trees, and trees need us. The iconic centerpiece of the exhibit is Out on a Limb, a dramatic new 450-foot long walkway that will soar 50 feet above the forest. Armed with a Passport to Adventure, visitors can also travel the expanse of the Arboretum’s 92-acre garden to learn the critical role trees play in our environment while having fun engaging with trees. The exhibit will be a fully accessible, fascinating learning experience for both children and adults.
07/04/09 - Ongoing
Free with admission.
- http://www.morrisarboretum.org
Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania - 100 E. Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19118
Audacious Freedom: African Americans In Philadelphia 1776-1876
Presented by African American Museum of Philadelphia at African American Museum in Philadelphia
This permanent exhibition details the freedom journey of African Americans in Philadelphia during the nation's first century. Stories of individuals and groups highlight the Underground Railroad, the free black community in Philadelphia, African American soldiers in the Civil War, and early struggles for civil rights.
09/10/09 - Ongoing
$10 (Adult)
$8 (Senior, Student, Youth (4-18))
FREE! (Member)
- http://www.aampmuseum.org/
African American Museum in Philadelphia - 701 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19106
Pay-What-You-Wish Sundays at Philadelphia Museum of Art
Presented by Philadelphia Museum of Art at Philadelphia Museum of Art - Eakins Oval
The first Sunday of each month, admission is Pay-What-You-Wish at the Philadelphia Museum of Art!
08/26/10 - Ongoing
Pay-What-You-Wish!
- http://www.philamuseum.org/visit/12-270.html
Philadelphia Museum of Art - Eakins Oval - Eakins Oval, Philadelphia, PA, 19130
Hands-On History
Presented by Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site at Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site
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 before your visit.
05/23/11 - Ongoing
Included with admission
$12
Seniors: $10
Students and children 7-12: $8
Not recommended for children under the age of seven.
- http://easternstate.org/visit/regular-season/special-guided-tours
Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site - 2027 Fairmount Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19130
Audio Walk Tour
Presented by Independence Visitor Center at Independence Visitor Center
Hear the spirit of history come alive with a 74-minute narration, self-guided and leisurely walking tour of historic Philadelphia. This easily navigated audio tour is available for rent at the Independence Visitor Center. The tour includes a lightweight CD player and a detailed map that includes 20 important historic sites and 64 narrated segments.
11/01/11 - Ongoing
$20 (4 People)
$18 (3 People)
$17 (2 People)
$16 (1 Person)
Present military ID to get One free tour with purchase of one adult tour.
- http://www.independencevisitorcenter.com/tours-of-philadelphia-walking/audio-walk-tour
Independence Visitor Center - 1 N. Independence Mall West, Philadelphia, PA, 19106