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If you\u2019re a college student in the Philadelphia area, September just got a whole lot more exciting. Campus Philly is bringing back CollegeFest 2026, running from Monday, September 14 through Sunday, September 20, and this year\u2019s edition is expected to welcome more than 15,000 college students to explore everything Greater Philadelphia has to offer \u2014 for free.<\/p>\n

The premise is simple: register at campusphilly.org\/collegefest-2026, receive your digital pass, and unlock free admission to 25+ of Philadelphia\u2019s most iconic museums, historic sites, and cultural attractions throughout the week. From the Philadelphia Museum of Art and The Franklin Institute to Eastern State Penitentiary, the Museum of the American Revolution, and the M\u00fctter Museum, the participating lineup reads like the ultimate Philadelphia bucket list.<\/p>\n

\u201cCollegeFest is where thousands of students begin to see Philadelphia as more than the place they\u2019re going to college \u2014 it\u2019s a place where they can build a life,\u201d said Jennifer Kebea, President of Campus Philly. \u201cThat\u2019s what CollegeFest is all about: helping every student discover that they belong here and envision a future in Greater Philadelphia.\u201d<\/p>\n

The week culminates with the Campus Philly Block Party on Saturday, September 19, from 10 AM to 3 PM on Race Street between 19th and 20th Streets. Presented in partnership with Moore College of Art & Design and the Academy of Natural Sciences, the block party features local brands, live performances, swag, giveaways, and Philly-area vendors. CollegeFest registrants get in free. The full vendor lineup will be announced in August.<\/p>\n

Getting across the city during CollegeFest week has never been easier. Campus Philly has partnered with Philly PHLASH to offer free rides all week long for registered students, and with Indego Bike Share to offer $1 rides when students sign up for their first month of Indego30 \u2014 unlocking unlimited one-hour rides for 30 days.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s where your pass gets you in free:<\/p>\n

Historic St. George\u2019s Museum & Archives | National Constitution Center | The Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History | Science History Institute | American Philosophical Society Museum | Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University | Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site | The Franklin Institute | Penn Museum | National Liberty Museum | Arch Street Meeting House | The Betsy Ross House | Laurel Hill Mansion | The Barnes Foundation | Calder Gardens | Rosenbach Museum & Library | Woodford Mansion | The Fabric Workshop and Museum | Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts | Museum of the American Revolution | Philadelphia Museum of Art | Rodin Museum | Christ Church & Christ Church Burial Ground | Time Mission Philadelphia | The M\u00fctter Museum | Battleship New Jersey | Independence National Historical Park | Philadelphia Zoo | Museum of Illusions | Institute of Contemporary Art<\/p>\n

This year also debuts an interactive CollegeFest map on the Campus Philly website, allowing students to explore participating locations by neighborhood, filter by personal preferences, and build custom itineraries for the week.<\/p>\n

Registration is free and required in advance. All students need is their confirmation email with digital pass to access participating locations.<\/p>\n

Sign up now at campusphilly.org\/collegefest-2026<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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