Low Cost & Free Events

Horrifying, mystifying, and full of genius, Poe was a fascinating man. In Poe’s humble home, reflect on the human spirit surmounting crushing obstacles, and celebrate Poe’s astonishing creativity.

It’s a shoe-in! Check out the TUSPM Shoe Museum, which showcases hundreds of pairs of shoes from as far back as Ancient Egypt, and from famous celebrities! Admission to the museum is free, but visits must be scheduled in advance.

An independent public folklife agency offering exhibitions, concerts, workshops and assistance to artists and the community.

Have you ever wondered how plastics are made or where crayons get their colors? Do you want to find out how the DNA code was cracked or how we can measure oxygen on Mars? Explore with us at the Museum at CHF!

Bank of America customers receive free admission to five Phila. museums the first weekend of the month by presenting a valid BofA debit or credit card.
Must have valid BofA credit or debit card; applies to museums nationwide.

First Sunday of the month has free admission; Students must show Student ID for student discount.

Monthly open house for galleries in the Old City Art District.
Most galleries are between Front and 3rd and Market and Vine.

University of Pennsylvania museum of contemporary art; open to the public.
Check web site for current exhibits.

Eight galleries and 100,000+ historical objects encourage you to explore Philadelphia's history; take a virtual tour of the City by walking on the world's largest map of Philadelphia!
Museum's Office Hours are Mon-Fri, 9am - 5pm; children under 13 are admitted free.

FREE, self-guided tours; no reservations necessary; see actual coin production.
Enter at corner of 5th & Arch; Gov't-issued photo ID req'd. Free brochure available from web site.

Established in the mid-nineteenth century to provide free science education for the people of Philadelphia, The Wagner Institute of Science is not a reflection of the past, but a piece of the past, itself.
Free, but a donation of $10/adult and $5/child is suggested; cost of guided tour is more.

The Please Touch Museum is the first museum in the nation (and still among the best) focused on families with children ages seven and younger; The museum enriches the lives of children by creating learning opportunities through play, promoting lifelong learning and encouraging curiosity. Check the web site for special events and exhibits.

Open an extra 2 hrs. (5-7 pm) the 1st Weds. of the month. African Celebration - all day June 4-5; Move-Up Day - June 4 (9am-11am); the Great Blueness is June 6 (11am-11:30am) and runs from June 8-Aug 9.