Friday, June 26, marks Day 8 of the Wawa Welcome America celebrations.
Friday’s events include Kidchella Music Festival. Free admission to multiple Philly-area museums and free movie screenings by the Philadelphia Film Society are available. Read more information on today’s events below:
Free Museum Days: Weitzman National of American Jewish History
When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Weitzman National of American Jewish History, 101 S Independence Mall E, Philadelphia, PA 19106
About: The Weitzman is the only museum in the nation dedicated exclusively to exploring the American Jewish experience. The museum contains exhibitions, documents, art, and artifacts that span nearly four centuries.
Free Museum Days: The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University
When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University, 1900 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA 19103
About: The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University is the nation’s oldest natural history museum, founded in 1812. The Academy has over 19 million specimens, including a towering T-Rex in its Dinosaur Hall. Visitors are encouraged to see the Academy’s newest exhibition – “Botany of Nations: Indigenous Ecological Knowledge” and “Lewis & Clark Corps of Discover.”
Pre-registration is necessary, visit here to register: https://28261.blackbaudhosting.com/28261/tickets?tab=2&txobjid=d570a3a8-bfe0-4dfb-bc39-dae235f24823
Free Museum Days: Penn Museum
When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Penn Museum, 3260 South St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
About: Founded in 1877, the Penn Museum bridges archaeology and anthropology through their over one- million artifacts for visitors. Visit the newly reimagined Native North American Gallery, featuring 250 items and multimedia elements telling powerful stories through Indigenous perspectives, traditions, and voices.
Free Museum Days: The North Broad Renaissance: Summer aBroad AR Tour
When: 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: 425 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19123
About: The North Broad Renaissance: Summer aBroad AR Tour is a self-guided augmented reality (AR) experience allowing users to explore Philadelphia’s iconic landmarks. The tour is guided by NBC10s very own Aunyea Lachelle.
Landmarks include:
The Divine Lorraine Hotel
The Sea aBroad (at the Sullivan Trust)
The Historic Sullivan Progress Plaza
*This tour will be available 24/7.
Free Movie Days
When: The Wiz (1978) (in 4K) at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Where: Philadelphia Film Center, 1412 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19102
About: The Philadelphia Film Society is offering two-weeks of free movie screenings by and about Philadelphia. All films will be showing at the Main Screen at the Center.
Kidchella Music Festival
When: 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: Smith Memorial Playground, 3500 Reservoir Drive, Philadelphia, PA 19121
About: The Kidchella Music Festival is an all-ages music festival where guests can enjoy lively performances on the Kidchella Music Stage supported by Peco. While listening to these performances, kids can explore art stations, food, and giveaways. The evening will conclude with a fireworks display.
Performances include:
Interminable
Courtnee Owens
Dendê Macêdo
The Bearded Ladies Cabaret
Beyond the Bars