Philadelphia's Magic Gardens

06/18/2026

Tomorrow at 2:00 p.m. you can hop on a guided talk to celebrate Juneteenth!

Just join us on Alder Street (around the corner from the Magic Gardens Museum) to learn about the rich history of the Seventh Ward. It's free, and no admission to the museum is necessary!

For generations, the Seventh Ward was the indisputable heart of Black Philadelphia, boasting the largest black population of any northern city. Its rich, complex history is an inextricable part of PMG’s history. Find out why during this short talk which will include an examination of one of Isaiah...

06/17/2026

Our Exhibitions Manager, Chelsey, is truly a force of nature and we're so proud of all the good work she does! Listen to this Streets Dept. podcast to hear all about how Chelsey is working to make the arts more accessible:

There’s an artist in Philadelphia creating their own blueprint, and we think you’ll find her vision and path really fascinating. This artist is developing a personal artistic practice while working…

06/16/2026

If you're from Brazil you may have heard about Gabriel Joaquim Dos Santos' "Casa Flor" in São Pedro da Aldei. Much like the Magic Gardens Museum, this space was created by using a variety of castoff materials and broken pieces of ceramics.

If you're into that place, you'll love ours! See if you can spot Gabriel's name on our wall when you come visit!

Gabriel Joaquim Dos Santos’ Casa Da FlorSão Pedro da Aldeia, Brazil Gabriel Joaquim Dos Santos (1892-1985) was born...

06/15/2026

Carmen Mardónez is an artist from the Julia Zagar Residency for Women Artists and our PEW grant recipient, and she creates mind-bending textile pieces! Our Exhibitions and Marketing Managers are currently in Oxford, UK, visiting with Mardónez. They’re spending time in her home and studio, learning all about her process (which includes finding ceramic pieces in the soil near her home!), and getting to watch her work.

Mardónez will have an exhibition at both the Magic Gardens Museum AND Studio starting in May 2027, so stay tuned for more details!

06/14/2026

It's PECO Family Jams Day! Come out from Noon - 4:00 and craft with us!

Today we're drawing inspiration from our current show, "Between Roots and Wings: Works by Santiago Galeas." Galeas mixes realistic portraits with fantastic landscapes. Turn your own image into a piece of art using scrapbooking materials. Feel free to bring your own photo from home, or have your picture taken in the Magic Gardens!

PECO Family Jams are the Magic Gardens’ family-oriented programs held on the second Sunday of every month between noon and 4:00 p.m.

06/13/2026

It's World Cup season! ⚽🎉🏆

If you're spending time in the city this month, we recommend getting your tickets for the Magic Gardens Museum online ahead of time to avoid any waits! Just visit the Buy Ticket page on our website. We can't wait to welcome you!

https://www.phillymagicgardens.org/hours-and-admission/general-admission-tickets/

06/12/2026

Our next Twilight in the Gardens is coming up on June 26! Get your tickets now to see a live performance by Estratos and learn the art of quilling with Lauren Trainer! Click below for tickets, BYOB, and get ready for a magical evening!

https://bit.ly/3Sm635M

06/10/2026

In our current show, "Between Roots and Wings: Works by Santiago Galeas," the artist mixes realistic portraits with fantastic landscapes.

Turn your own image into a piece of art using scrapbooking materials at this Sunday's PECO Family Jams! Feel free to bring your own photo from home. We'll also be taking pictures in the Magic Gardens and printing them out for free.

Noon - 4:00 p.m. Free with admission!

PECO Family Jams are the Magic Gardens’ family-oriented programs held on the second Sunday of every month between noon and 4:00 p.m.

06/09/2026

Tomorrow evening is our workshop with Santiago Galeas!

Sign up and join us from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. for an evening of art-making inspired by his current exhibition, "Between Roots & Wings."

Register here:

$30/ Adults$25/ Members

06/08/2026

We are so thrilled to be officially part of the Bloomberg Connects app as of today!

This app features hundreds of museums, now including the Magic Gardens Museum! You can use to to access maps of our space, listen to special audio tours, view information on our museum, and more.

Give it a try! https://www.bloombergconnects.org