There are museums about art, history and science. Now there’s going to be one about Philadelphians.
The Museum of the Philadelphian, which is described as “an unapologetic micromuseum about Philadelphia’s people,” will be on view from Sept. 25 through Nov. 1 at 454 E. Girard Ave in the city’s Fishtown neighborhood.
The museum’s premise embraces the city’s reputation for not caring what outsiders think.
“Because Philadelphians don’t care what others think of them, the city breeds the worst behavior and its best people,” the museum’s website says.
The museum will explore different subjects, including booing, thrown objects, the demise of a hitchhiking robot and the “official register of Philadelphians,” according to the website.
The museum is said to be small by design, holding roughly 12 visitors at a time. A typical visit will take about 15 to 20 minutes, or longer for visitors “who have opinions.”
According to the website, several exhibits and shop text contains profanity. All ages are welcomed but organizers leave it to parents to decide whether the museum is appropriate for their children.
The Museum of the Philadelphian will be open Fridays from 4 to 8 p.m., Saturdays from noon to 8 p.m. and Sundays from noon to 6 p.m. Admission is free.
For more information, visit museumofthephiladelphian.org.