Liberty comes to life at the National Liberty Museum, located in the heart of Philadelphia’s Old City, where past ideals empower the achievements of today, tomorrow, and beyond.
Over four floors of permanent galleries and changing exhibitions, we explore the meaning of liberty today through contemporary art and the stories of real people from around the world who have done extraordinary things in the name of freedom.
Current Exhibitions
Opens September 13
"Free Speech: Our Right, Our Responsibility." Discover the historical and philosophical roots of free speech. Explore the complexities inherent in free speech across time. Reflect on the vital role of free speech in shaping our shared future.
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May 10, 2024 - Oct 28, 2024
In Pursuit serves as a form of civic dialogue, delving into the rich complexity of the American story while acknowledging the many perspectives and journeys that have shaped it.
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On September 13, the National Liberty Museum (NLM) kicks off a yearlong initiative, The Year of Free Speech, centered around three exhibitions exploring freedom of speech as a cornerstone of democracy. The three parts of the series will each explore the past, present, and future of our First Amendment right,
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Beginning May 10, National Liberty Museum (NLM) (321 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106) hosts an ambitious multi-media exhibition, In Pursuit: Artists’ Perspectives on a Nation, curated by Philadelphia Sculptors. The exhibition features sculptures and large-scale installations by seven internationally acclaimed artists displayed across three of NLM’s four floors. In Pursuit:
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The National Liberty Museum (NLM) has announced its first exhibition for 2024, Amplified: Art, Music, Power, open to the public January 6, 2024 through April 8, 2024. The juried exhibition features the work of a nationwide group of diverse artists whose pieces look at music and performance as positive forces
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