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| AMERICAN HELICOPTER MUSEUM & EDUCATIONAL CENTER Brandywine Airport, 1220 American Blvd., West Chester, PA. 610-436-9600, www.helicoptermuseum.org, Americas only helicopter museum displays rotor crafts, photographs & interactive exhibits. AMERICAN PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY 104 S. 5th St., Phila. 215-440-3400, www.amphilsoc.org, Home for original manuscripts, rare books, works of art & curiosities of all kinds. AMERICAN SWEDISH HISTORICAL MUSEUM 1900 Pattison Ave., Phila. 215-389-1776, www.americanswedish.org. The artwork of Nathan Sawaya is on display in The Art of the Brick through 11/30. The show features 2 dozen works created from LEGO bricks & a special room for children to build with fun materials. AMERICAN THEATER ARTS FOR YOUTH Phila. 800-523-4540, www.atafy.org, Offers curriculum-related theater for young audiences. ANNENBERG CENTER University of PA, 3680 Walnut St., Phila. 215-898-3900, www.AnnenbergCenter.org, Hosts multicultural dance, music & theater performances. ATWATER KENT MUSEUM 15 S. 7th St., Phila. 215-685-4830, www.philadelphiahistory.org, The history museum of Phila. contains 40,000 objects spanning the citys 300-plus years. AUDIO WALK & TOUR OF HISTORIC PHILADELPHIA Audio equipment can be rented at Independence Visitor Center, 6th & Market Sts., or Lights of Liberty, 6th & Chestnut Sts., Phila. 215-272-5886, www.ushistory.org/audiowalk, 72-minute audio tour visits 20 sites throughout Independence National Park. Awbury Arboretum The Francis Cope House, 1 Awbury Rd., Phila. 215-849-2855, www.awbury.org, Open year-round from dawn-dusk, the arboretum offers 55 acres of beautiful scenery in the Germantown section of Phila. BARNES FOUNDATION, THE 300 N. Latchs Lane, Merion, PA. 610-667-0290, www.barnesfoundation.org, Displays one of the worlds great collections of French early modern & postimpressionist paintings. BATTLESHIP USS NEW JERSEY Beckett St., East bank of the Delaware River, Camden, NJ. 56-966-1652, www.battleshipnewjersey.org, Go on a docent-led tour or take a self-guided tour aided by interpretive signs & video kiosks. BETSY ROSS HOUSE 239 Arch St., Phila. 215-686-1252, www.betsyrosshouse.org, Visit the house where the first flag was made. Take the special childrens audio tour to learn how kids slept, what they ate, where they worked. BOWMANS HILL WILDFLOWER PRESERVE 1635 River Rd., PO Box 685, New Hope, PA. 215-862-2924, www.bhwp.org, 100-acre preserve boasts more than 2-dozen trails and is home to 1,000 species & a botanical collection dedicated to the preservation of native plants. BOYERTOWN MUSEUM OF HISTORIC VEHICLES 85 S. Walnut St., Boyertown, PA. 610-367-2090, www.boyertownmuseum.org Museum collects, preserves, studies & exhibits vehicles built in Southeastern PA. BRANDYWINE BATTLEFIELD STATE PARK Rte. 1, Chadds Ford, PA. 610-459-3342, www.ushistory.org/brandywine, Washingtons troops camped at this 50-acre site during the Battle of Brandywine. BRANDYWINE RIVER MUSEUM U.S. Rte. 1, Chadds Ford, PA. 610-388-2700, www.brandywinemuseum.org, Double Lives: American Painters as Illustrators, 1850-1950 features works by Winslow Homer, N.C. Wyeth, Frederick Remington, John Sloan, Grant Wood & Rockwell Kent through 11/23. BRIAR BUSH NATURE CENTER 1212 Edge Hill Rd., Abington, PA. 215-887-6603, www.briarbush.org, Windmill-fed pond, wildflower gardens, live animals, touch tables & Discovery Den. CAMDEN CHILDRENS GARDEN 3 Riverside Dr., Camden, NJ. 856-365-8733, www.camdenchildrensgarden.org, 4-acre horticultural playground offers children the opportunity to explore & discover the natural world. CHANTICLEER 786 Church Rd., Wayne, PA. 610-687-4163, www.chanticleergarden.org, Pleasure garden spans 35 acres & features sculpture, flowering trees & native wildflowers. CHESTER COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY 225 N. High St., West Chester, PA. 610-692-4800, www.cchs-pa.org, Experience Chester County history in The History Lab: A Hands On Gallery. CHOO CHOO BARN — TRAINTOWN U.S.A. Rte. 741 E., Strasburg, PA. 717-687-7911, www.choochoobarn.com, More than 150 animated figures, vehicles and 22 operating trains are on display here in a 1,700-square-foot display. CHURCHVILLE NATURE CENTER 501 Churchville Lane, Churchville, PA. 215-357-4005, www.churchvillenaturecenter.org, Bucks County public facility features nature trails & education programs for children & adults. CLIVEDEN OF THE NATIONAL TRUST 6401 Germantown Ave., Phila. 215-848-1777, www.cliveden.org, Historic house museum stands on the site of the Battle of Germantown in 1777. COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS OF PHILA. 19 S. 22nd St., Phila. 215-563-3737, www.collphyphil.org, Founded in 1787, this institution houses the Mütter Museum. COLONIAL PA PLANTATION Ridley Creek State Park, Media, PA. 610-566-1725, www.colonialplantation.org, Living history museum recreates life on a 1770s farm. CURTIS INSTITUTE OF MUSIC, THE Field Concert Hall, 1726 Locust St., Phila. 215-893-5261, www.curtis.edu. The Student Recital Series offers free performances on most Mon., Wed. & Fri. Highlights from the student recitals are featured occasionally on WHYY-FM 91. DELAWARE MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY 4840 Kennett Pike, Wilmington, DE. 302-658-9111, www.delmnh.org, Eyes on Earth explores the space technology used to predict storms, monitor forest fires & study the ozone layer, through 1/4/2009. EDGAR ALLAN POE NATIONAL HISTORICAL SITE 7th & Spring Garden Sts., Phila. 215-597-8780, www.nps.gov/edal, Visit the 19th-century writers only surviving home in Phila. The site is currently undergoing renovations and so only the house, audio visual program & restrooms are open to the public. ELFRETH'S ALLEY MUSEUM 126 Elfreth's Alley, btwn. Arch & Race Sts., Phila. 215-574-0560, www.elfrethsalley.org, The oldest continuously occupied street in the U.S. is home to this Museum. ELMWOOD PARK ZOO 1661 Harding Blvd., Norristown, PA. 610-277-DUCK, www.elmwoodparkzoo.org, The Zoo is home to North American native & endangered animals. FAIRMOUNT WATER WORKS INTERPRETIVE CENTER 640 Water Works Dr., Phila. 215-685-6300, www.fairmountwaterworks.org, See a helicopter simulation up Delaware Bay & sculptural installations. FEDERAL RESERVE BANK OF PHILADELPHIA 6th & Arch Sts., Phila. 866-574-3727, www.phil.frb.org/money_in_motion, Money in Motion, for grades 5 & above, explains money, banking & the Federal Reserve system. FONTHILL MUSEUM E. Court St. & Swamp Rd., Doylestown, PA. 215-348-9461, www.fonthillmuseum.org, Henry Mercers castle-like home reflects his ideas in architecture, museology, ceramic art & historical research. FORT MIFFLIN ON THE DELAWARE Fort Mifflin Rd. off Island Ave., Phila. 215-685-4167, www.fortmifflin.us, Used as a Confederate prison camp during the Civil War, this historic location was the site for a pivotal Revolutionary War battle. Among the attractions 14 restored historic structures that include an enlisted barracks, officers quarters, blacksmith shop, the casemates & a moat filled with aquatic wildlife. FRANKLIN SQUARE Between 6th & 7th Sts. north of Race St., Phila. 215-629-4026, www.onceuponanation.org, Highlights include the Franklin Square Fountain, the Philadelphia Park Liberty Carousel, Philly Mini-Golf, 2 playgrounds & a storytelling bench. FRANKLIN, THE 222 N. 20th St., Phila. 215-448-1200, www.fi.edu, Real Pirates, tells the story of the Whydah, a pirate ship found off the coast of Cape Cod in 1984 through 11/2. GARDEN STATE DISCOVERY MUSEUM 2040 Springdale Rd., Cherry Hill, NJ. 856-424-1233, www.discoverymuseum.com, Hands-on childrens museum features New Jersey–themed exhibits & the Storybook Castle, where kids can listen to or read a story. GLEN FOERD ON THE DELAWARE 5001 Grant Ave., Phila. 215-632-5330, www.glenfoerd.org, Features a vineyard & mansion with an art gallery & Haskel pipe organ. Call 2 days in advance for guided tours. Great Valley Nature Center Rte. 29 & Hollow Rd., Devault, PA. 610-935-9777, www.gvnc.org, Includes woodland habitats, Birds of Prey Center, replica Native American Lenape Village & a Pennsylvania wildflower garden. GREEN VALLEYS ASSOCIATION 1368 Prizer Rd., Pottstown, PA. 610-469-4900, www.greenvalleys.org, The 197-acre property features streams, ponds, forest & fields. Offerings include environmental education programs, events & volunteer opportunities. HAGLEY MUSEUM & LIBRARY Rte. 141, Wilmington, DE. 302-658-2400, www.hagley.org, Park-like museum depicts life in a 19th century industrial community. 19 ladies fans from the 19th & early 20th centuries are on display through 12/31 in Ladies Hand Fans: Designed for Utility, Grace & Style. The workplace poster exhibit Give it your Best: Workplace Posters in the United States remains on display through Jan. 4, 2009. HERRS VISITOR CENTER Rtes. 1 & 272, Nottingham, PA. 800-63-SNACK, www.herrs.com/tour/tour.htm, Narrated tour of the factory shows snack foods hot off the assembly line. HIGHLANDS MANSION & GARDENS, THE 7001 Sheaff Lane, Ft. Washington, PA. 215-641-2687, www.highlandshistorical.org, See a late 18th century Georgian mansion, barn, unusual octagonal 2-story Springhouse & 2-acre formal garden. Call prior to your visit to assure docent availability. HISTORIC BARTRAMS GARDEN 54th St. & Lindbergh Blvd., Phila. 215-729-5281, www.bartramsgarden.org, Pre-Revolutionary home of John Bartram features the oldest botanical garden in America. HISTORIC YELLOW SPRINGS 1685 Art School Rd., Chester Springs, PA. 610-827-7414, www.yellowsprings.org, The only Revolutionary War hospital built by the Continental Congress stands in this 145-acre living historic village. HONEY HOLLOW ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER 2877 Creamery Rd., New Hope, PA. 215-297-5880, www.bcas.org, Historic watershed features more than 120 acres of woodlands, ponds & walking trails. HOPE LODGE 553 S. Bethlehem Pike, Ft. Washington, PA. 215-646-1595, www.ushistory.org/hope, Visit the Georgian estate built between 1743-1748 by Quaker entrepreneur Samuel Morris. HOPEWELL FURNACE 2 Mark Bird Lane, Elverson, PA. 610-582-8773, www.nps.gov/hofu, 19th century iron plantation includes a blast furnace, ironmasters mansion & auxiliary structures. INDEPENDENCE SEAPORT MUSEUM Penn's Landing, 211 S. Columbus Blvd. & Walnut St., Phila. 215-925-5439, www.phillyseaport.org, Explore the regions rich maritime history through interactive exhibits, ship models, artifacts & art. INDEPENDENCE VISITOR CENTER One N. Independence Mall West, across from the Liberty Bell, 6th & Market Sts., Phila. 800-537-7676, www.independencevisitorcenter.com, Center offers exhibits, information & ticketing for daily events. JAMES A. MICHENER ART MUSEUM 138 S. Pine St., Doylestown, PA. 215-340-9800, www.michenerartmuseum.org, James A. Michener: A Living Legacy displays the authors personal office & memorabilia. JAPANESE HOUSE & GARDEN, THE West Fairmount Park, Belmont & Montgomery Aves., Phila. 215-878-5097, www.shofuso.com, Unique architectural & horticultural site is a regional center for Japanese culture & educational programs. JOHN HEINZ NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE AT TINICUM 86th St. & Lindbergh Blvd., Phila. 215-365-3118, http://heinz.fws.gov, Enjoy guided or solo walks & weekend naturalist-led activities at this freshwater tidal marsh. JOHN JAMES AUDUBON CENTER AT MILL GROVE Audubon & Pawlings Rds., Audubon, PA. 610-666-5593, http://historicsites.montcopa.org/historicsites/site/default.asp, Visit the mansion that was once home to naturalist John James Audubon at the Audubon Wildlife Sanctuary. JOHNSON HOUSE HISTORICAL SITE, THE 6306 Germantown Ave., Phila. 215-438-1768, www.johnsonhouse.org, Built in 1768, this national historic site once housed escaped slaves as part of the the Underground Railroad. KIMMEL CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS 260 S. Broad St., Avenue of the Arts, Phila. 215-790- 5800, www.kimmelcenter.org, Home to the Philadelphia Orchestra, Philly Pops & other companies. 1 hr. Building & Theater Tours are offered Tues.-Sun. at 1pm & 90 min. Art & Architecture Tours are offered Sat. at 10:30am. LAUREL HILL CEMETERY 3822 Ridge Ave. Phila. 215-228-8200, www.thelaurelhillcemetery.org, The resting place of many prominent Philadelphians, this 95-acre cemetery consists of architecturally designed parks & gardens, monuments & sculptures. LIGHTS OF LIBERTY PECO Energy Liberty Center, 6th & Chestnut Sts., Phila. 877-GO-2-1776, www.lightsofliberty.org, Nighttime light & sound show through historic Phila. immerses visitors in the drama of the Revolution. Reservations required. Visit with Ben Franklins Ghost at the PECO Energy Liberty Center. LINVILLA ORCHARDS 137 W. Knowlton Rd., Media, PA. 610-876-7116, www.linvilla.com, Orchard encompasses more than 300 acres dedicated to farming, entertainment, education, & recreation. MASONIC TEMPLE 1 N. Broad St., Phila. 215-988-1917, www.pagrandlodge.org/home.html, Examples of 7 artchitectural styles: Corinthian, Ionic, Italian Renaissance, Norman, Gothic, Oriental & Egyptian. MERCER MUSEUM, THE 84 S. Pine St., Doylestown, PA. 215-345-0210, www.mercermuseum.org, Everyday Rhythms showcases the museums collection of more than 50 musical instrument artifacts, through 5/2009. MIDATLANTIC GRAND PRIX 4060 N. DuPont Hwy. New Castle, DE. 877-656-7223, 302-656-5278, www.midatlanticgrandprix.com, Modeled after European motor sports, the indoor track offers mini-karts for kids ages 8-15 & full-size karts for ages 16 & older. Drivers are given a safety briefing & can race against the clock or one another. Children & adults never race on the same track. Each driver is provided a full-face helmet, racing suit & neck brace. MIDDLETOWN & HUMMELSTOWN RAILROAD 136 Brown St., Middletown, PA. 717-944-4435, www.mhrailroad.com, Known as the Milk & Honey Line, riders learn about the history of the area while they enjoy an 11-mile ride along the Swatara Creek. Train cars are made up of 1920s vintage, Delaware, Lackawanna & Western coaches. Visitors can board the train at the 1891 Freight Station in Middletown or at the Indian Echo Caverns platform in Hummelstown. |
ACADEMY OF NATURAL SCIENCES, THE 1900 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy., Phila. 215-299-1000, www.ansp.org, Natural sciences museum houses permanent & changing exhibits. ADVENTURE AQUARIUM 1 Riverside Dr., Camden, NJ. 866-451-AQUA, www.adventureaquarium.com, Aquarium features exhibits such as the West African River Experience, Feather Ridge, Shark Realm with 9 new species of shark, Touch-A-Ray & Touch-A-Shark, which includes 22 white-spotted & brown-banded bamboo sharks, Megalodon Jaw Exhibit & Gills Clubhouse, a playhouse for kids. AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM IN PHILA.,THE 701 Arch St., Phila. 215-574-0380, www.aampmuseum.org, Museum houses exhibitions highlighting the contributions of African Americans. MORRIS ARBORETUM OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA 100 Northwestern Ave., Phila. 215-247-5777, www.morrisarboretum.org, View an extensive collection of trees, formal rose garden, English park, & swan pond. MUMMERS MUSEUM 1100 S. 2nd St., Phila. 215-336-3050, www.mummersmuseum.com, Museum houses Mummers paraphernalia & memorabilia. NATIONAL CONSTITUTION CENTER 525 Arch St., Phila. 215-409-6700, www.constitutioncenter.org, Headed to the White House offers role-playing opportunities & uses multimedia & interactive experiences to convey the importance of & excitement of electing a president. Visitors will learn about the electoral process, the issues & candidates in the 2008 race & the history of presidential elections through 1/20/2009. NATIONAL LIBERTY MUSEUM 321 Chestnut St., Phila. 215-925-2800, www.libertymuseum.org, Exhibits, videos & art honor people who achieved greatness by standing up to injustice. This summer Museum visitors can cast their unofficial vote for president & choose a guest list for their candidates first state dinner, then go on to create a design for the next presidents China. NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AMERICAN JEWISH HISTORY Independence Mall East, 55 N. 5th St., Phila. 215-923-3811, www.nmajh.org, Museum explores the history of Jews in America. Shaping Space offers visitors an opportunity to learn how a museum creates a major exhibition. NATIONAL TOY TRAIN MUSEUM 300 Paradise Lane, Strasburg, PA. 717-687-8976, www.nttmuseum.org, The museum is home to 5 operating layouts: Standard, O, S, G and HO gauges. Toy trains from the mid 1800s through present day are on display. NEW HOPE & IVYLAND RAILROAD 32 W. Bridge St., New Hope, PA. 215-862-2332, www.newhoperailroad.com, View the Bucks County countryside on trains pulled by authentic steam or historic diesel locomotives. NEWLIN GRIST MILL, THE Cheyney Rd. & Baltimore Pike, Concord Township, PA. 610-459-2359, www.newlingristmill.org, Features a blacksmith shop, springhouse, log cabin, millers house, picnic & fishing areas, and the mill. NICHOLAS SMITH TRAINS 2343 West Chester Pike, Broomall, PA. 610-353-8585, Voted Best Outing with Dad by Philadelphia Magazine, this retail shop offers operating train displays alongside train supplies & a toy shop downstairs. OLD MAUCH CHUNK MODEL TRAIN DISPLAY & HOBBY AND GIFT SHOP 41 Susquehanna St., Jim Thorpe, PA. 570-325-4371, www.omctraindisplay.com, This detailed model train display measures 47 feet by 22 feet. It features 13 separate mainlines with some engines that pull up to 50 railroad cars, more than 200 structures, actual moving automobiles traveling through the city scene, more than 100 bridges and a burning building with smoke, flickering flames and fire trucks. PEACE VALLEY NATURE CENTER 170 Chapman Rd., Doylestown, PA. 215-345-7860, www.peacevalleynaturecenter.org, Located at the eastern end of Lake Galena, the park offers 14 miles of groomed hiking trails & blacktop covered biking trails. PEARL S. BUCK HOUSE 520 Dublin Rd., Perkasie, PA. 800-220-BUCK, www.psbi.org, This 1835 farmhouse & former home of the famed novelist combines art, literature, history & education. Peddler's Village Rtes. 202 & 263, Lahaska, PA. 215-794-4000, www.peddlersvillage.com, Beautiful landscaped grounds feature shops, dining & Giggleberry Fai, an edu-tainment family center. PENNS LANDING Columbus Blvd. & Spruce St., Phila. 215-629-3200, www.pennslandingcorp.com, Home to Spanish-American War flagship the USS Olympia & the USS Becuna, a WWII submarine. PENNSBURY MANOR 400 Pennsbury Memorial Rd., Morrisville, PA. 215-946-0400, www.pennsburymanor.org, Once home to William Penn, the estate includes a manor, outbuildings, stables with period animals & gardens. PENNSYLVANIA ACADEMY OF THE FINE ARTS 118 N. Broad St., Phila. 215-972-7600, www.pafa.org, Peace, Liberty, & Independence: 225 Years After the Treaty of Paris includes rare & important paintings, watercolors, prints, maps, documents & objects that illustrate the course of the second longest military conflict in American history, through 10/12. PENNYPACK ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER Verree Rd. at Pennypack Creek, Phila. 215-685-0470, www.fairmountpark.org/PennypackEC.asp, Center was once the site of the Veree Mill & now features walking trails & family programs. PENNYPACKER MILLS Rte. 73 & Haldeman Rd., Schwenksville, PA. 610-287-9349, http://historicsites.montcopa.org/historicsites/site/default.asp, Pennsylvania Gov. Samuel W. Pennypacker once lived in this turn-of-the-20th-century estate. PETER WENTZ FARMSTEAD 2100 Schultz Rd., Worcester, PA. 610-584-5104, http://historicsites.montcopa.org/historicsites/site/default.asp, Established in 1744 by Peter & Rosanna Wentz, the farm served as headquarters for General George Washington during the fall of 1777. PHILADELPHIA DOLL MUSEUM 2253 N. Broad St., Phila. 215-787-0220, www.philadollmuseum.com, Museum has more than 300 black dolls in its collection, which includes African, European, American Folk Art dolls, the renowned Roberta Bell Doll Collection, American & internationally manufactured dolls. PHILADELPHIA JEWISH SPORTS HALL OF FAME Gershman YMHA, 401 S. Broad St., Phila. 215-446-3045, www.phillyjewishsports.com, Museum houses exhibits & displays honoring Phila. area athletes & sports administrators. PHILADELPHIA MUSEUM OF ART, THE RAYMOND & RUTH PERELMAN BUILDING On a 2-acre site bordered by Pennsylvania Ave., 25th St., Fairmount Ave. & 26th St., Phila. 215-763-8100, www.philamuseum.org, This 1927 deco landmark is home to new galleries & study centers for the Museums Costume, Textiles, Prints, Drawings & Photographs as well as Modern & Contemporary Design. PHILADELPHIA MUSEUM OF ART 26th St. & Benjamin Franklin Pkwy., Phila. 215-763-8100, www.philamuseum.org, Museum showcases 300,000 objects, including paintings, sculptures, decorative arts & international architectural settings. PHILADELPHIA ZOO, THE 3400 W. Girard Ave., Phila. 215-243-1100, www.philadelphiazoo.org, Americas first zoo houses 1,300+ animals, the Tastykake Childrens Zoo, Big Cat Falls & The Zoo Balloon. POTTSGROVE MANOR 100 W. King St., Pottstown, PA. 610-326-4014, http://historicsites.montcopa.org/historicsites/site/default.asp, Home of John Potts, Colonial ironmaster & founder of Pottstown, exemplifies early Georgian architecture. PUBLIC TOURS OF CITIZENS BANK PARK One Citizens Bank Way, Phila. 215-463-1000, www.phillies.com, 90-min. tour includes an audio/visual presentation, visits to dugouts, bullpens & Cooperstown Gallery as well as a walk-through of the main concourse & service level. QVC STUDIO PARK 1200 Wilson Dr., West Chester, PA. 800-600-9900, www.qvctours.com, See how a live television program is produced. Hourly tours are available. RAILROAD MUSEUM OF PENNSYLVANIA Strasburg, PA. 717-687-8628, www.rrmuseumpa.org, One of the most significant collections of historic railroad artifacts in the world is on display here. Visitors can view more than 100 locomotives and cars from the mid-19th and 20th centuries including the priceless Pennsylvania Railroad Historical Collection. READING TERMINAL MARKET 12th & Arch Sts., Phila. 215-922-2317, www.readingterminalmarket.org, This indoor market offers food & products from 80 merchants. RICHARD ALLEN MUSEUM Mother Bethel AME Church, 419 Richard Allen Ave. (Lombard St.), Phila. 215-925-0616, www.motherbethel.org/museum, Hundreds of photographs, artwork, artifacts & images are on display here. RIVERBEND ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER 1950 Springmill Rd., Gladwyne, PA. 610-527-5234, www.riverbendeec.org, 28-acre nature center offers hiking trails & weekend nature programs. ROSENBACH MUSEUM & LIBRARY, THE 2008 DeLancey Pl., Phila. 215-732-1600, www.rosenbach.org, More than 130 pieces from the Museums collection are on display in Theres a Mystery There: Sendak on Sendak through 4/30/2009. SCHUYLKILL CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, THE 8480 Hagys Mill Rd., Phila. PA. 215-482-7300, www.schuylkillcenter.org, 500-acre nature preserve offers 6 miles of trails, ponds, a stream, Butterfly House & Discovery Room. SCHUYLKILL VALLEY MODEL RAILROAD CLUB — ANNUAL MODEL RAILROAD OPEN HOUSE 400 S. Main St., Phoenixville, PA. 610-935-1126, www.svmrrc.com, Freight & passenger car trains travel across 700 feet of track, over trestle bridges, through towns, around mountains & through tunnels on the way from Reading to Phila. Using buttons visitors can bring scenes full of buildings, vehicles, people & trees to life. SCOTT ARBORETUM OF SWARTHMORE COLLEGE 500 College Ave., Swarthmore, PA. 610-328-8025, www.scottarboretum.org, The arboretum is home to trees, shrubs, perennials & ornamental plants. SILVER LAKE NATURE CENTER 1306 Bath Rd., Bristol, PA. 215-785-1177, www.silverlakenaturecenter.org, Nature Center offers programs for all ages, many of which are free. SIMEONE FOUNDATION AUTOMOBILE MUSEUM 6825-31 Norwitch Dr., Phila. 215-365-7233, www.simeonemuseum.org, Cars are displayed in dioramas depicting famous race courses: Watkins Glen, Bonneville, Sebring, the Mille Miglia & Le Mans. SMITH MEMORIAL PLAYGROUND & PLAYHOUSE E. Fairmount Park at 33rd & Oxford Sts., Phila. 215-765-4325, www.smithplayhouse.org, Outdoor playground offers recreational facilities for children age 10 & younger April-Oct. Indoor playhouse offers 3 floors of creative play activities for supervised children age 5 & younger year-round. SOCIETY HILL PLAYHOUSE 507 S. 8th St., Phila. 215-923-0210, www.societyhillplayhouse.com, She Loves You is a concert & multimedia experience featuring former Beatlemania band members performing 30 Beatles songs. SOUND ABOUT PHILLY PODCAST TOURS Phila. www.soundaboutphilly.com, Philadelphia-themed downloadable podcasts are mapped, customizable audio tours that focus on lesser-known Philadelphia experiences. Free. SPRINGTON MANOR FARM 860 Springton Rd., Glenmoore, PA. 610-942-2450, http://dsf.chesco.org/ccparks/site/default.asp, Farm offers meet & greet animals, fishing, hiking, Victorian garden & a William Penn manor house. STOURBRIDGE RAILROAD Torrey Lane, Honesdale, PA. 800-433-9008, www.waynecountycc.com, Reservations are required for excursions on this Wayne County Railroad. Fall Foliage Trains Oct. 12, 18, 19 & 25. STRASBURG RAIL ROAD Rte. 741, Strasburg, PA. 717-687-7522, www.strasburgrailroad.com, Travel through Lancaster County on a restored, early 20th century passenger train. TIOGA CENTRAL RAILROAD 256 Eagleview Blvd., PMB 261, Exton, PA. 70-724-0990, www.tiogacentral.com, Passengers can view the sites from the open observation car on these trains. Roundtrip lasts about 90 mins. All trains depart from the Wellsboro Junction Passenger Station, which is located about 3 miles north of Wellsboro just off State Rte. 287. 5 TYLER ARBORETUM 515 Painter Rd., Media, PA. 610-566-9134, www.tylerarboretum.org, Totally Terrific Treehouses, which features treehouses created by local architects, builders, designers & artists has been extended through 10/26. UNDERGROUND RAILROAD MUSEUM AT HISTORIC BELMONT MANSION 2000 Belmont Mansion Dr., Phila. 215-878-8844, www.belmontmansion.org, Antique furniture & artifacts are on display in this Museum, which tells the story of the Mansions original owners, the Peters family. UNIVERSITY OF PA MUSEUM OF ARCHAEOLOGY & ANTHROPOLOGY 3260 South St., Phila. 215-898- 4000, www.museum.upenn.edu, Surviving: The Body of Evidence, which explores the process of evolution is on display through May 3, 2009. Fulfilling a Prophecy: The Past & Present of the Lenape in Pennsylvania features never before displayed objects from the private collection of Lenape people in Pennsylvania, through 9/13/2009. VALLEY FORGE NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK Rte. 23, Valley Forge, PA. 610-783-1077, www.nps.gov/vafo, Washington & the Continental Army spent the winter of 1777 here. Features hiking & bike trails, tours & monuments. WAGNER FREE INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE 1700 W. Montgomery Ave., Phila. 215-763-6529, www.wagnerfreeinstitute.org, Museums natural history collection includes fossils, shells, skeletons & stuffed animals. WANNAMAKER, KEMPTON & SOUTHERN RAILROAD 42 Community Center Dr., Kempton, PA. 610-756-6469, www.kemptontrain.com, Known as the Hawk Mountain Line, due to its close proximity to Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, this railroad offers scenic rides through rural Pennsylvania. WASHINGTON CROSSING HISTORIC PARK Rtes. 532 & 32, Washington Crossing, PA. 215-493-4076, www.phmc.state.pa.us/bhsm/toh/washington/washingtoncrossing.asp, 500-acre historic site features 13 historic buildings & a 100-acre wildflower preserve. WEST CHESTER RAILROAD Market St. Station, 242 E. Market St., West Chester, PA. 610-430-2233. www.westchesterrr.net, This tourist railroad takes passengers through the Chester Creek Valley. Trains run from Market St. Station in West Chester to the restored Victorian Station in Glen Mills, which is operated as museum. WHARTON ESHERICK MUSEUM Horseshoe Trail, Paoli, PA. 610-644-5822, www.levins.com/esherick.html, National Historic Landmark features artwork & furnishings created by this native Philadelphian. Open by appointment only. WHEATON ARTS & CULTURAL CENTER 1501 Glasstown Rd., Millville, NJ. 800-998-4552, www.wheatonarts.org, Several exhibits are ongoing throughout the center. They include Living Traditions Portrayed: Indian Folk Art & Crafts, through 12/31; Tracing the Cultural Roots, through 12/31; & Treasures From the Collection: Museum of American Glass is on display through Jan. 5, 2009. WILMINGTON & WESTERN STEAM RAILROAD Greenbank Station, 2201 Newport Gap Pike, Wilmington, DE. 302-998-1930, www.wwrr.com, Ride through the Red Clay Creek Valley on this late 19th century steam train. WINTERTHUR MUSEUM, GARDEN & LIBRARY Rte. 52, Winterthur, DE. 800-448-3883, www.winterthur.org, See American decorative art, 175 period rooms & a sculptured landscape. WISSAHICKON ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER AT ANDORRA NATURAL AREA Tree House, 300 Northwestern Ave., Phila. 215-685-9285, www.fairmountpark.org/WissahickonEC.asp, Located at the northern end of Fairmount Park in the gorge of the Wissahickon Valley, the Center houses an aquarium & a life-like mural illustrating local wildlife. WOODMERE ART MUSEUM 9201 Germantown Ave., Phila. 215-247-0476, www.woodmereartmuseum.org, Chestnut Hill museum showcases regional art. |
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A CLEAN BREAK: POP UP NEIGHBORHOOD 313 S. Broad St., Phila. A vacant lot becomes a prefab neighborhood for 2 weeks with full-scale modern sustainable, affordable homes designed by architects. This outdoor exhibit also features urban farming, environmentally-friendly furniture, lighting, transportation, public art & other high design, low-waste consumer products. 10/17-30. www.acleanbreakphiladelphia.org
CHESTER COUNTY ART ASSOCIATION 100 N. Bradford Ave., West Chester, PA. The Pennsylvania Watercolor Society’s 29th International Juried Exhibition is on display 10/10-11/7. This is one of the top 8 water color exhibitions in the world. 610-696-5600, ext. 23, www.chescoart.org
DELAWARE ART MUSEUM 2301 Kentmere Pkwy., Wilmington, DE. Bare Witness: Photographs by Gordon Parks is a retrospective exhibition featuring 73 works selected by Gordon Parks (1912-2006) as examples of his most potent imagery, 10/11-1/4. Part of the Outlooks Exhibition Series, Hispanic Lives, Latin World — Simple Complexities is on display through 10/12. Gifted: Recent Additions to the Permanent Collection showcases the more than 30 works of art given to the Museum since its reopening in 2005 remains on display through 11/9. 302-571-9590, www.delart.org
Longwood Gardens U.S. Rte. 1, Kennett Square, PA. The Garden Railway is up & running during the annual Autumn’s Colors event, which continues through 11/23. More than 20,000 colorful, blooming Chrysanthemums fill Longwood’s conservatory during the Chrysanthemum Festival, 10/15-11/23. 610-388-1000, www.longwoodgardens.org
PENNSYLVANIA BALLET Academy of Music, Phila. Balanchine & Beyond is a triple-bill that includes Ballo della Regina, Kazimir’s Colours & Push Comes to Shove, 10/29-11/2. 215-893-1999, www.paballet.org
PLEASE TOUCH MUSEUM Memorial Hall, Fairmount Park, 4231 Ave. of the Republic, Phila. The Museum reopens at its new site with 6 new exhibits on Sat., Oct. 18. 215-581-3181, www.pleasetouchmuseum.org