Category: art
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Watkins Street Studio: Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens
Iconic Philly artist Isaiah Zagar (born March 1939) is the creator of Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens as well as thousands of outdoor and indoor mosaic murals, paintings and sculptures. In 2024, he transferred ownership and use of his Watkins Street Studio to the PMG organization. Magic Gardens is reaching out to the Philly community to get…
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Chinese Lantern Festival
Our family tradition is to visit the Chinese Lantern Festival in Philadelphia’s Franklin Square Park every year. This was the best show yet from the dazzling lantern entrance on ! The exhibits are not only spectacular, but most are interactive and fun for all ages. Since it’s the year of the Dragon, we especially enjoyed…
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Monument to Scottish Immigrants
This impressive Monument to Scottish Immigrants memorial in Philadelphia was erected by the St. Andrew’s Society in 2011. The statue depicts a Scottish family with their deerhound, as they are arriving in the U.S. One bas-relief shows 5 members of the St. Andrew’s Society who signed the Declaration of Independence. The memorial was constructed on the…
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Masonic Temple of Philadelphia
The Masonic Temple of Philadelphia, located near City Hall, celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2023. The building’s 1873 time capsule and cornerstone greet you near the entrance. You do need to book a small-group tour (about 1-hour long) to see inside the building, unless you’re there for a wedding/special event. Our tour guide was excellent,…
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Wharton Esherick Museum
We were delighted to discover the Wharton Esherick Museum in Malvern. This historic hidden gem offers small group tours and is just a short drive from Philadelphia. We look forward to returning with friends to experience the artist Esherick’s ingenuity and artistry in more depth. Our guide was excellent! He drew upon his expertise as…
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Museum of Illusions
Philadelphia’s new Museum of Illusions (MOI ) was the most fun we’ve had at a museum in years. All the exhibits are interactive and immersive. Their signage also explains the why and how of our brains being fooled. Come with a group for the best experience. For some illusion effects, you need at least 3…