Absecon Lighthouse New Jersey’s tallest lighthouse awaits you at Pacific and Rhode Island Avenues in Atlantic City.
Academy of Natural Sciences Visitors of all ages learn while having fun with several exhibitions and activities centering on the environment and its diverse natural species. Become a member and receive free admission.
Adventure Aquarium We want you to make the most of your adventure! We welcome adventurers of all shapes and sizes. Strollers, water bottles, wheel chairs, food service, cameras, changing areas, easy parking…you name it, we’ve thought about it. If you can’t find what you need on this site, by all means give us a call…856-365-3300 (we won’t bite!)
Adults $24.95
Kids $17.95
Kids under the age of two are free with a paying adult
African American Museum “The African American Museum in Philadelphia currently houses 4 galleries and an auditorium, each of which offers exhibitions anchored by one of the Museum’s three dominant themes – the African Diaspora, the Philadelphia Story, and the Contemporary Narrative. The auditorium is also used for the Museum’s distance learning program, for film viewings and other community events, and is available for community use. Through the joint efforts of the Curatorial and Education Departments, the Museum offers creative, innovative youth programming that expands the themes of our cultural exhibits and invites people whose lives span the century – youth, their families, and senior citizens – to come together and enjoy rich intergenerational Family Days focused on African American art and culture.
American Helicopter Museum & Education Center The American Helicopter Museum and Education Center, located in the land of industry innovators in the Philadelphia region, is the nation’s premier aviation museum devoted exclusively to helicopters. Established in 1996, the nonprofit organization collects, restores and displays rotary-wing aircraft, including over 35 civilian and military helicopters, autogiros and convertiplanes.
See the website for more information.
Atlantic City Aquarium Atlantic City Aquarium, Inc is a non-profit organization. Its purpose is to improve the economic and social aspects of the waterfront section of the City of Atlantic City and to recreate and preserve the waterfront section through outdoor recreation, thereby improving the economic and social aspects of the waterfront.
Historic Gardner’s Basin is located at New Hampshire Ave. and the Bay. Gardner’s Basin sits on the hub of Absecon inlet commanding magnificent vistas of the Atlantic Ocean, Absecon Inlet Absecon Bay as well as Atlantic City’s three waterfront casinos.
Battleship New Jersey The Battleship New Jersey is the Nation’s most decorated warship earning 19 campaign and battle stars for serive in World War II, Korea, Vietnam and the Persian Gulf. The battleship offers docent assisted tours. See the ship’s legendary 16-inch gun turrets, the Combat Engagement center, Bridge, Communications Center, and find out what life was like aboard the ”Big J”.
Watch this Streettalkin Philadelphia Video to see what Battleship New Jersey has in store for you!
Betsy Ross House No visit to Historic Philadelphia would be complete without a stop at the home of America’s most famous flagmaker. The Betsy Ross House is located in the heart of Philadelphia’s Most Historic Square Mile just blocks from Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell.
After you tour the house, make sure to meet Betsy Ross and plan to spend some time relaxing in our shady courtyard where you’ll enjoy free family friendly programming like the crowd favorite Joke & Dagger, hear storytelling and see colonial crafters at work.
Watch this Streettalkin Philadelphia Video to see what the Betsy Ross House has in store for you!
This space is available for rent. Visit http //www.phillyspacefinder.com/spaces/3041?from_search=1 for more info.
Brandywine Battlefield Park The Brandywine Battlefield Park brings to life the largest engagement of the Revolutionary War, fought on September 11, 1777, between the Continental Army led by General George Washington and the British forces headed by General William Howe. The park has a Visitor Center with a museum and a gift shop. On the grounds of the park are both Washington’s headquarters and Lafayette’s quarters. Bring a picnic and enjoy the grounds as you talk about one chapter in the book we call America.
Brandywine River Museum of Art Renowned for its holdings of the Wyeth family of artists, the Museum features galleries dedicated to the work of N. C. Wyeth, Andrew Wyeth and Jamie Wyeth. The Museum’s outstanding Heritage Collection is a cross section of American art, with a special focus on artistic practice in the Brandywine valley. Nineteenth- and twentieth-century landscape paintings testify to the beauty which drew well-known artists to the area. Important portraits, still life paintings and notable holdings in American illustration add diversity and breadth to this unique collection.
Bryn Athyn Historic District Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania, was founded as a religious community in the late 19th century by members of a Christian denomination known as the New Church. Just a mile from the Philadelphia border, this small borough is home to some of the area?s most remarkable architecture, buildings that reflect the religious faith and vision of the community?s earliest residents.
Bucks County Children's Museum Bucks County Children’s Museum is a great place for you and your children or grandchildren to engage in lifelong learning experiences while having fun and enjoying each other.
Chanticleer Gardens Chanticleer is one of the great gardens of the region. Once the Rosengarten estate, today’s Chanticleer is a colorful, contemporary garden within an historic setting. The Chanticleer estate dates from the early 20th-century, when land along the Main Line of the Pennsylvania Railroad was developed for summer homes to escape the heat of Philadelphia. The garden opened to the public in 1993.
Hours
Wednesday – Sunday 10am – 5pm
Friday Evenings Open until 8pm.
Due to limited parking, we cannot accommodate groups on Friday evenings.
Early Openings in 2018
The garden will open at 8:00am on August 4th, September 1st, October 6th, and November 3rd during the 2018 season.
Admission
Adults (13 years and over) – $10.00
Pre-teen children (12 years and under) – Free
Members of Pennsylvania Horticultural Society and local arboreta – $8.00
Radnor Library Cardholders – $5.00
ACCESS Cardholders – $2.00
Garden professionals – Free
Maps of the garden are available at the Entrance Desk to help you plan your visit.
Guided tours are available by reservation.
Chester County Historical Society CCHS is a not-for-profit educational institution whose mission is to promote an understanding of the history of Chester County and southeastern Pennsylvania by collecting, preserving, exhibiting and interpreting that history and its relationship to the region and nation beyond, to audiences of all ages and interests. The History Center of the CCHS is a vibrant place where people may encounter, explore and learn about the past. With diverse audiences and Chester County’s unique heritage at its core, CCHS is an educational leader in the history community of the Delaware Valley.
Delaware County Veterans Memorial The Delaware County Veterans Memorial Association’s Mission is to pay tribute to the service and sacrifices of the brave men and women of our Armed Forces. The Memorial serves as a place to learn about war and conflict in U.S. history; a place to reflect upon bravery and sacrifice; and a place to honor those who serve to defend our rights-yesterday, today and tomorrow
Elmwood Park Zoo Wild animals in natural settings including Bayou and Wetlands Aviary; petting barn, cougars, jaguars, and otters. Cougar Cafe open and animal shows presented during season. Nature Shop open year-round.
Glencarin Museum Mission is to educate visitors about the history of religion, using art and artifacts from a variety of cultures and time periods.
Haverford Guild of Craftsmen The Haverford Guild of Craftsmen was chartered in August 2009 as the 16th local chapter of the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen. The Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen, headquartered in Lancaster, PA was founded in 1944 and is among the oldest professional craft guilds in the country.
Twelve talented artists, primarily from Haverford Township, comprised our charter membership. Now, more than 10 years later, our membership has climbed to over 100 fine crafts people spanning many disciplines including basketry, jewelry, ceramics, clothing, handbags, fiber, painting, art dolls, glass, woodworking, and photography.
We currently organize juried craft and art shows bi-annually open to the community to benefit our artist members and local outreach groups centered around the arts.
Historic Grange Estate Welcome to The Historic Grange Estate located in Havertown, Pennsylvania. Our mission is to preserve the integrity of the 10 acre Grange Estate, including the complex of historic structures on the site.
Historic Sugartown Named after Eli Shugart, an early 19th-century tavern keeper, Sugartown was a typical crossroads village that provided goods and services required by the surrounding farm community. Its central location in Willistown Township made it a favored place for political and social organizations to hold meetings in the schoolhouse, tavern, and community hall located there. Since the buildings have remained largely intact, the village provides an exceptional example of a self-sufficient community of the late 18th and early 19th centuries.
Historic Waynesborough Historic Waynesborough is a non-profit historic property and house museum in Paoli, PA. Owned by Easttown Township, the property is managed by the Philadelphia Society for the Preservation of Landmarks and a committee of dedicated community volunteers. It is open to the public April through December.
Historic Yellow Springs Historic Yellow Springs is a non-profit enterprise in Chester County, Pennsylvania that preserves and promotes the history and arts of Yellow Springs village. Historic Yellow Springs is home to the Chester Springs Studio, a vibrant arts center that hosts classes, workshops and exhibitions in the visual arts.
Jenkins Arboretum Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens is one of eastern Pennsylvania’s great horticultural and environmental assets. As a botanical garden, the Arboretum maintains a collection of trees, shrubs, wildflowers and ferns in a tranquil, naturalistic landscape. In addition, the Arboretum features a diverse collection of rhododendrons and azaleas from around the world. The unique landscape and diverse plant collections provide sanctuary for a variety of birds, insects and other wildlife. Come explore Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens and enjoy the beauty of every season.
