Little Learners will read After the Fall and learn all about courage. They'll make their very own Courage Cape while grown-ups will explore the idea of prologues and epilogues! Register Here for the 4 or 5 pm slot […]
From reading the stars to swiping right, the future holds untold paths to love. See what future romance waits for you with a Tarot reading from Gina Tomaine, author of the guidebook to the Philly Tarot Deck. Get ready for […]
At the Museum, glass, as well as many other mediums, is the prism through which we converse with visitors about the fragility of liberty and the role we each play in safeguarding it. In honor of this tradition, we will […]
Click Here to Register & Purchase Tickets Superhero media inspired by Marvel’s Black Panther, DC’s Cyborg, and a vibrant scene of independent creators put forth powerful visions of futuristic heroes shaped by Black identity. In honor of Black History Month […]
Join us as we celebrate, uplift, and inspire our network of educators through a special Educator Open House event for Black History Month. Teachers, administrators, and school faculty receive free admission and exclusive access to the Museum, with programs and […]
Focusing on the Big Idea of responsibility, little learners will read "What if Everybody did that?" and make their own responsibiliTREE. Register Here for the 4 or 5 pm slot.
NLM commemorates Women’s History Month with an evening dedicated to women’s stories, told from perspectives as varied as the experiences that fuel them. First Person Arts brings their unique storytelling space into NLM’s Liberty Hall for this special storyslam. Hear […]
In partnership with Carpenters' Hall, NLM is proud to host this topical conversation about the power of history. NLM brings together a panel featuring Michael Idriss, African American Interpretive Fellow at Museum of the American Revolution; Don Wildman, host of […]
In partnership with Carpenters Hall, NLM is proud to host this topical conversation about the power of history. VIP ticket holders are invited to join a pre-event reception. Tickets include an exclusive cocktail reception with hosts and panelists, with remarks […]
In this session, we'll gain our last liberty super-tool, perseverance! Little Learners will read about Izzy Gizmo, a kid engineer who is always tinkering with things. It's easy to get frustrated and quit, but just like Izzy, we'll try our […]
Over the school year, our Little Learners have learned what it means to be a Liberty Superhero. Courage, respect, perseverance, responsibility, integrity, and empathy are all in their super-toolbelt. Along with Lila Liberty, Little Learners and their Carers will look […]
C70's mayoral forum will be at the NLM this Thursday and will give voters a chance to zoom out and focus on the big issues two weeks before the election. This moderated event with explore a variety of questions with […]
Learning has always been a cornerstone of the NLM, and for the past 20 years, we have been committed to ensuring the next generations are prepared to be active, engaged citizens. From our Young Heroes Outreach Program to field trips […]
Celebrate the opening of NLM’s latest exhibition, Data Nation: Democracy in the Age of A.I., with a day of pay-as-you-wish admission and all-ages activities: test your human creativity against AI art generators with our sketch challenges and crack a secret […]
Big Ideas for Little Learners (BILL) is a literacy program for pre-schoolers and their families. Developed in partnership with the Early Childhood Education Center at the Salvation Army Kroc Center, this program introduces “big ideas” — such as respect, empathy, […]
From stone tablets to the printing press to TikTok, how we communicate has played an important role in sharing our beliefs and catalyzing movements. Join Data Nation featured artist Lane Timothy Speidel in this drop-in zine-making workshop. Short for “magazine,” […]
NLM kicks off our annual celebration of July 4th with Wawa Welcome America! Enjoy free admission as you take in our galleries, including our latest exhibition Data Nation: Democracy in the Age of AI. Explore the relationship between technology and […]
Join us throughout the July 4th holiday week for daily activities and crafts celebrating life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness today. See how technology has impacted our ideas of liberty across time in the new exhibition Data Nation: Democracy […]
Young learners and their grown-ups are invited to join us for a special storybook read-aloud and crafting activities every hour on the hour. When we’re not reading, we’ll be expressing ourselves in our Free to Be Me Costume Corner. Take […]
Join a special behind-the-scenes tour experience of NLM’s latest exhibition: Data Nation: Democracy in the Age of AI. With visually stunning and immersive installations, topical interactives, and provocative artwork, Data Nation invites us to consider the forces at play in […]
From disappearing shorelines to extreme weather events, we are witnessing the effects of climate change in real-time. As we look to the future, NLM welcomes Julie Hancher, Co-Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Green Philly as she leads a discussion with Roland […]
Learning is a key to unlocking liberty, and NLM invites you to help learners across Philly and the surrounding areas to harness their potential. We are proud to team up with two dedicated local organizations, Cradles to Crayons and Philabundance, […]
NLM joins Campus Philly to welcome new and returning college students with free admission throughout the weekend. Explore our galleries, check out our latest exhibition Data Nation: Democracy in the Age of A.I., and earn free prizes and giveaways from […]
Each year, PARK(ing) Day invites cities around the country to rethink what public places can be by transforming parking spaces into miniature parks. This year, NLM is partnering with PHILADELPHIA250 to create a pop-up experience designed to inspire reflection and […]
In conjunction with Project Liberty: A Design Challenge, the National Liberty Museum is teaming up with local artisans and designers, and our friends at the Museum For Art in Wood, to create a dedicated Design Marketplace, where creative thinking meets […]
To celebrate the opening of our latest exhibition, Project Liberty: A Design Challenge, join us for pay-what-you-wish admission and engaging activities suitable for all ages. Stop by our Project Liberty Creation Station to make a button, and join our Director […]
Join Temple University Architecture Professors Ulysses Sean Vance, Jeffrey Nesbit and Ryan Thomas Devlin, along with Keely Milbourne (Haverford College) and Peng Du (Jefferson University), and Inga Saffron, architecture critic for the Philadelphia Inquirer as they reveal and discuss design […]
Also opening with Bowie Bash: Amplified on January 5th, the Philly Loves Bowie Pop-Up Gallery and Art Sale will feature 14 local and national artists celebrating the liberating power of David Bowie, his persona, and related iconography and showcasing his […]
Donate an instrument. Change a life. In honor of our newest exhibition Amplified: Art, Music, Power, the National Liberty Museum is hosting an instrument donation drive benefiting the Gift of Music program at Musicopia. Musicopia’s Gift of Music program collects, […]
Kick off Philly Loves Bowie Week with NLM’s 4th Annual Bowie Bash, featuring live music, a cash bar, themed activities, and more. The evening will be hosted by Eric13, a singer, guitarist, DJ, and original member of Philly’s All Star […]
