September 08, 2016

Students receive free museum admission during CollegeFest

Ten museums are participating

By Sinead Cummings
PhillyVoice Staff

M. Fischetti/Visit Philadelphia™

Dilworth Park is one of William Penn’s original city squares.

Looking for something free to do? Campus Philly will once again throw CollegeFest for local students. The free event will take place Sept. 10 at Dilworth Park, outside of City Hall.

There will be giveaways, contests, lawn games and music. The freebies also extend beyond the festival. Pick up a wristband at CollegeFest for free admission at 10 museums:

•Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University

•African American Museum in Philadelphia

•Eastern State Penitentiary

•Franklin Institute

•Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts

•National Constitution Center

•National Museum of American Jewish History

•Philadelphia History Museum

•Philadelphia Museum of Art
•Rodin Museum

Just show a valid college ID to gain access. The wristband also takes care of transportation. Students can ride Philly PHLASH buses to the museums.

Everything is free besides food and drink, which will be available for purchase at the event.

CollegeFest 2016

Saturday, Sept. 10
Beginning 10 a.m. | Free
Dilworth Park

1 S. 15th St.

Sinead Cummings
PhillyVoice Staff

sinead@phillyvoice.com

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