Wagner Free Institute of Science
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Upcoming events
Aug
1
Summer Fridays in the Field!
Open teaching garden offering independent educational exploration of local ecosystems, plus guided activities.
Apr
7
SPRING COURSE: Fungi as Food, Medicine and More
Course on fungi's role in food and medicine, featuring discussions on edible and poisonous mushrooms.
May
5
How Buildings Help Us Remember
Educational event examining Philadelphia's builders and architects in commemorating achievements, plus free admission.
Sep
25
North Philadelphia History Festival: The John Coltrane Edit
Community festival featuring local history exhibits, live music, and family-friendly activities, plus free admission.
Oct
3
October First Saturday Open House—Hispanic Heritage Month
Open house featuring live turtles and activities for all ages.
Oct
6
2026 Philadelphia Lantern Slide Salon
Oct
7
2026 Philadelphia Lantern Slide Salon
2026 Philadelphia Lantern Slide Salon showcasing glass lantern slides from various collections.
Oct
22
Weeknights at the Wagner: "The Geology of the Lewis & Clark Expedition" with John W. Jengo — Wagner Free Institute of Science
Presentation on the geology of the Lewis & Clark expedition featuring Q&A and book signing.
Nov
7
November First Saturday Open House—Spooky Creature Feature — Wagner Free Institute of Science
Open house featuring spooky creatures at the Wagner Free Institute of Science, with free admission and suggested donations.
Dec
5
December First Saturday Open House—Minerals! — Wagner Free Institute of Science
Open house event featuring minerals at the Wagner Free Institute of Science with free admission and suggested donations.
