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Philly Loves Bowie Pop-Up Gallery & Art Sale

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 […]

Instrument Donation Drive for Musicopia Gift of Music Program

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, […]

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 […]

Teaching in the Age of A.I.

Starting with a tour of the Museum’s exhibition Data Nation: Democracy in the Age of A.I., educators will explore the impact of technology on our democratic norms and consider how rapid advances in technology affect student learning. With the understanding […]

Artificial Intelligence, Elections, and the Future of Democracy

This event is currently sold out. From algorithmic news feeds to deep fakes, AI is poised to transform people's day to day engagement with politics. On a broader scale, the role of AI in transnational election interference and surveillance has […]

Mother’s Day Sale

Happy Mother’s Day from the National Liberty Museum! Shop for Mom at our Museum Shop and get 20% off your Museum Shop purchase of $25 or more. Find unique handmade gifts for Mom including scarves, jewelry, artisanal lighting, candles, tea, […]

In Pursuit: Artists’ Perspectives on a Nation Community Open House

Celebrate the opening of our summer exhibition, In Pursuit: Artists' Perspectives on a Nation, with pay-what-you-wish admission during our spring Community Open House! Check out the exhibition and immerse yourself in the complex stories that shape and enrich the American […]

Pay-What-You-Wish Wednesdays

Celebrate the summer season at the National Liberty Museum with Pay-What-You-Wish Wednesdays! From Wednesday, May 15, through Wednesday, July 31, we will be open on Wednesdays, and guests are invited to pay whatever amount they’d like for admission. Explore our […]

NLM Celebrates: Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness

Complete your journey through Historic Philadelphia with a visit to the National Liberty Museum and experience the power of liberty today! Join us for activities marking the Independence Day season and delve into the rich complexity of the American story […]

NLM Celebrates: Wawa Welcome America Free Museum Day

Kick off Independence Week with our Free Museum Day as part of the city-wide Wawa Welcome America Festival. Wawa Welcome America is Philadelphia’s premier July 4th festival, the largest July 4th celebration in America, and one of the largest free […]

Art Speaks: The Power of Art in Civic Dialogue

Convening a panel of internationally acclaimed artists featured in In Pursuit: Artists’ Reflections on a Nation, the National Liberty Museum presents a discussion on the power of art and freedom of expression. Moderator Stephanie Sparling Williams,  Curator of American Art […]

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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

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