Wawa Free Museum Days

Mon Jun 19, 2023 - Tue Jul 4, 2023
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Repeating every days through July 4, 2023.
Various times
Age: All ages
Price: Free

Get ready to celebrate Independence Day with a bang in Philadelphia! Before the city's 4th of July festivities, WaWa is sponsoring two weeks of free museum days across the city. Enjoy the best of Philly's educational institutions with free admission. It's the perfect way to kick off the holiday festivities and explore the city's rich history and culture. 

Be sure to check individual websites for details, as some locations require advance registration. Hours also vary by site.

Monday, June 19:

  • African American Museum in Philadelphia

Tuesday, June 20:

  • Wagner Free Institute of Science - Philadelphia from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • The Print Center - Rittenhouse Square from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Our America Now: A Celebration of World Refugfrom 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.ee Day - Love Park from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Wednesday, June 21: 

  • Woodmere Art Museum - Philadelphia from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center - Philadelphia from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Thursday, June 22:

  • Historic Rittenhouse Town - Philadelphia from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m
  • Wyck Historic House, Garden & Farm from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. 

Friday, June 23:

  • Weitzman National of American Jewish History from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Stenton House - Philadelphia from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. 

Saturday, June 24:

  • Science History Institute - Philadelphia from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • The Rosenbach Museum and Library - Philadelphia from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Masonic Temple, Library and Museum - Philadelphia from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Paul Robeson House & Museum - Philadelphia from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Sunday, June 25:

  • Historic Strawberry Mansion - Philadelphia from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge - Philadelphia from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Monday, June 26: 

  • Christ Church Preservation Trust - Philadelphia from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Tuesday, June 27:

  • PECO Go 4th and Learn: A Cultural Journey - Franklin Square from 10 a.m. to noon
  • The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University - Philadelphia from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Mütter Museum - Philadelphia from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Betsy Ross House - Philadelphia from 1 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.

Wednesday, June 28: 

  • National Constitution Center - Philadelphia from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Thursday, June 29: 

  • Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts - Philadelphia from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • The Free Library of Philadelphia from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • National Liberty Museum - Philadelphia from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Friday, June 30: 

  • Penn Museum - Philadelphia from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • American Swedish Historical Museum - Philadelphia from noon to 4 p.m.

Saturday, July 1: 

  • Arch Street Meeting House - Philadelphia from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Fireman’s Hall Museum - Philadelphia from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum - Philadelphia from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Sunday, July 2: 

  • Philadelphia Museum of Art - Philadelphia from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • The Barnes Foundation - Philadelphia from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Monday, July 3:

  • Carpenters’ Hall - Philadelphia from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Elfreth’s Alley Museum - Philadelphia from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site - Philadelphia from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Tuesday, July 4:

  • Cliveden House - Philadelphia from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m
  • National Constitution Center - Philadelphia from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Faith and Liberty Discovery Center - Philadelphia from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
** Activity dates/times are subject to change. Please click through to the activity website to verify.