March 10, 2016
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National Constitution Center (Independence Mall NPS Indego Station, 519 Market St.)
Philadelphia is home to an array of art, history and cultural museums. Now, there's an opportunity to experience Philly's museum scene for free. Find out how to get free passes.
The Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance’s Students at Museums in Philly(STAMP) program is hosting an event for teens on March 11 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Anyone age 14-19 can register for a STAMP pass at the event. The pass grants free admission to museums and cultural institutions in Philly. Places like the Franklin Institute, the National Constitution Center, Eastern State Penitentiary and the Penn Museum are on the pass, among others.
There will be food, games and prizes at the March 11 event for new and current STAMP members alike.
Friday, March 11
4 p.m. to 6 p.m. | Free
Institute of Contemporary Art at the University of Pennsylvania
118 S. 36th St.
Saturday, March 12 is Smithsonian Museum Day. It's an annual event celebrating the Smithsonian Institution, which doesn't charge admission to any of its 19 museums.
Anyone can request two free tickets to one participating museum in their area.
Get tickets by registering on the Smithsonian website and choosing a museum. Afterward, download the ticket.
The Philadelphia museums that usually charge admission are participating:
•Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University
•African American Museum
•Independence Seaport Museum
•Philadelphia History Museum
Saturday, March 12
Free
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