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The National Liberty Museum is temporarily closed through January 1, 2021.

Due to recent announcements from the City of Philadelphia and Department of Public Health regarding concerns over the spread of COVID-19, the National Liberty Museum will be temporarily closed now through January 1, 2021. While our building is closed to keep our visitors and staff safe, we will continue to offer varied and engaging online experiences for children and families, as well as adults. We are also excited to announce that we will soon be offering even more virtual exhibition and programming content for you to enjoy! Check NLM@Home and NLM@Night for upcoming events and programs.

In the meantime, we are monitoring the current situation carefully and will keep you informed of any changes. For more information about COVID-19, please visit the Philadelphia Department of Public Health. You will also find a comprehensive list of COVID-19 resources compiled by the NLM.

As always, thank you for your continued support as we navigate through these uncertain and difficult times. We appreciate each and every one of you.

 

 

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NLM honors 14 inspiring students from across the country

The National Liberty Museum celebrated its 20th annual TD Bank Young Heroes Awards with a Virtual Awards Ceremony on Saturday, September 12. The ceremony honored 14 inspiring students, ages 18 and younger, who identified an area where liberty was lacking and took action to make positive change in their local schools or communities.

Learn about these amazing young people here.

NLM Honors Outstanding Educators in the Delaware Valley and Beyond

The National Liberty Museum celebrated its 14th annual Teacher as Hero Award sponsored by State Farm® with a Virtual Awards Ceremony on Saturday, September 24. The ceremony honored 10 inspiring teachers who make a difference in the lives of their students. To mark the occasion, State Farm Representatives, National Liberty Museum leadership, friends and family gathered via Zoom to celebrate the accomplishments of these exceptional educators.

Learn their stories here.

VIRTUAL NLM@Night

While the Museum is temporarily closed, we will continue to offer varied and engaging digital experiences. Our Virtual NLM@Night series offers fun and informative entertainment on the subject of liberty for adult audiences.

Click here to learn about upcoming events.

Do you know a first-responder who deserves special recognition?

We are now accepting nominations for the 2020 Awards of Valor presented by YOUR LOCAL CHEVROLET DEALERS. This Award honors police officers, firefighters, EMTs and other emergency responders for extraordinary acts of courage, empathy, and meritorious community service. To learn more and submit a nomination, please click here.

Chevrolet supports first responders. Learn more.

Do you know a Healthcare Professional who deserves special recognition?

We are now accepting nominations for our 2020 Healthcare Heroes Award presented by Teva Pharmaceuticals. Awarded in four categories, Healthcare Heroes recognizes professionals in healthcare research and treatment whose accomplishments have had a profound impact on others.

This year we are expanding the Community Hero Award category by including all those who participated in helping others in regard to the treatment of COVID-19. Learn more and nominate someone by clicking here.