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NLM Speaker Series: Free Speech, or a Free-for-All?

National Liberty Museum 321 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

In connection with the launch of truth*, this kickoff conversation asks if the fundamental right to freedom of speech – or the limitation of it – comes with unintended consequences. In a world of unlimited access to speech platforms, is […]

Free – $15

NLM Celebrates: Democracy 101

National Liberty Museum 321 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Thomas Jefferson once wrote that “wherever the people are well informed they can be trusted with their own government.” In the run up to the midterm elections, NLM teams with the Committee of Seventy and the League of Women Voters […]

NLM at Night: Night of the Lying Dead

National Liberty Museum 321 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

In the spirit of Halloween, join us for an evening exploring the terrifying ties between truth, lies, and fear. Film critic for Newsday Rafer Guzman dives into horror on the silver screen to show how eras of movie monsters reflect […]

$10 – $15

NLM at Night: The Future of True Love

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 […]

NLM at Night: It is Better to Speak – A Women’s History StorySlam

National Liberty Museum 321 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

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 […]

Design Marketplace

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 […]

Project Bus Stop: A Design Challenge for Philadelphia with Ulysses Sean Vance

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 […]

Bowie Bash: Amplified

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 […]

50 Years of Hip Hop: Art, Music, Power

Celebrate Black History Month with a journey through 50 years of the art, music, and power of hip hop. Join us for engaging activities suitable for all ages that honor the legacy of hip hop music and culture and highlight […]

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Thu ‒ Mon: 10am ‒ 05pm

Adults: $12 Seniors (65+): $10 Students (with valid ID): $8 Youth (ages 6–17): $6 Children (under 5): No Charge Museum Members: Free

321 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia PA 19106 (215) 925-2800