Please Touch Museum starts repairs ahead of 2026 Semiquincentennial
The museum’s Memorial Hall was built for the 1876 Centennial World Exposition, and is being refurbished to prep for the 2026 U.S. Semiquincentennial.
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The museum’s Memorial Hall was built for the 1876 Centennial World Exposition, and is being refurbished to prep for the 2026 U.S. Semiquincentennial.
Philadelphia Parks & Recreation, in partnership with Fairmount Park Conservancy, Philadelphia Zoo, Please Touch Museum, and The Mann Center for the Performing Arts, is developing a plan for the future of the Centennial District in West Fairmount Park. As part of the planning process, the City
Earth Day is Saturday, April 22. Philadelphia and its surrounding suburbs are celebrating the secular observance with trash clean-up and tree planting volunteer opportunities, vendor markets and parties.
The Fairmount Park Conservancy is hosting a winter-themed digital scavenger hunt from Jan. 14 through Feb. 26. People of all ages can participate, using 10 weekly missions and clues to win prizes while enjoying the outdoors and exploring the park.