Philadelphia's Magic Gardens

08/27/2026

Reminder: we have a community art closet! Visit the closet outside the Magic Gardens Museum to access free art supplies for your next project. No admission is necessary, and it's accessible anytime the museum is open!

The art closet is stocked with a range of supplies for all skills and age ranges, including art...

08/25/2026

Did you know the Bloomberg Connects app can be used to access audio tours, maps of the Magic Gardens Museum, a digital version of our scavenger hunt, and more? Plus it's available in over 50 languages!

Download it for free and get exploring!

https://guides.bloombergconnects.org/en-US/guide/philadelphiasMagicGardens

08/24/2026

Did you catch Ricky Boscarino's Luna Parc on CBS Sunday Morning yesterday?? Give it a watch to see one of our favorite art environments!

For more than 35 years, artist Ricky Boscarino has turned his house in Sandyston, N.J., and its 8.5 acres into an eye-popping gallery filled with sculptures, ceramics, mosaics and whimsy. Correspondent Serena Altschul pays a visit to Boscarino's quirky home, dubbed Luna Parc, and his outdoor "electr...

08/22/2026

People are loving Ivette Chaires' work in "Viviendo a través de la muerte/ Living Through Death!" Experience this remarkable collection of papier-mâché sculptures, prints, and photographs in our galleries through November 8. https://bit.ly/IvetteChaires

08/21/2026

We know we say this every month BUT tickets are flying for real for our next Twilight in the Gardens on August 28! Don't wait to get yours - once tickets are gone they're gone!
https://bit.ly/4xVuczT

08/20/2026

If you're going on any last minute summer trips keep in mind that there are fascinating places like the Magic Gardens Museum all over the world! This place is called the Apple Valley Hillbilly Garden and Toyland is located in rural Kentucky and is run by Keith and Dianna Holt. Check out their unusual property:
https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/posts/puns-toys-and-a-gun

08/19/2026

We're so happy to welcome another funky shop to our street! Gargoyles is a vintage treasure-filled store that has returned after a 22 year hiatus from the neighborhood. Located at 340 South Street, you can find Gargoyles right across the street from the Eye's Gallery. Definitely worth a shopping trip!

More than 20 years after shuttering her storied South Third Street showroom, Hadassah Zuberi has opened a new architectural salvage and vintage gallery on South Street.

08/18/2026

Our Preservation Team works hard to caretake not only the mosaics at the Magic Gardens Museum, but also the Studio and the hundreds of murals around the city. It's a big job for a small team, but they're experts!

To learn more about what the team does and how to support them, click below:

An important part of the mission of Philadelphia's Magic Gardens is Preservation of the work of Isaiah Zagar.

08/17/2026

Did you know there's over 200 mosaic murals in Philadelphia? Explore them using our interactive mosaic mural map!

This interactive map is part of Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens’ preservation initiative. This map is a work in progress,...

08/15/2026

Become a PMG Member and enjoy discounted admission to our events and programs - including our upcoming Twilight in the Gardens! Memberships start at just $30. Visit our website for details: https://www.phillymagicgardens.org/join-and-support/membership/