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Free Museum Day & Collections Tour

Tue, Jun 30 · 3:00pm–3:00pm

North Philadelphia·indoor·Free

A free tour for curious kids who love nature and history.

At a glance

Price
Free
Ages
All ages
Location
North Philadelphia
Setting
indoor
Time
~1h 30m
Signup
Drop-in

What to know

  • Free entry all day, no tickets needed
  • Guided tour with engaging stories about specimens
  • Perfect blend of exploration and education

More details

The Wagner will be participating in Wawa Welcome America’s Free Museum Days on Tuesday, June 30th

The Wagner will be open and free to the public from 9:30am - 4:30pm and will be hosting a free collections tour from 3-4PM. Every specimen in the collection has its own story to tell. This guided tour offers a special opportunity to learn more about our specimens, why the exhibit hall is arranged the way it is, and how our museum reflects social and intellectual histories of the 19th and 20th centuries. The tour will begin at 3pm in the Lecture Hall with a presentation on the founding and history of the Wagner, followed by a guided tour of the museum that will highlight the architecture of the building and some of the specimens on display. Visitors are welcome to arrive early to independently explore our historic site and museum collections beforehand. Our collection includes minerals, fossils, shells, insects, taxidermy birds and mammals. All ages may participate in the collections tour but the recommended age is 12 and up.