Plus de 50 activités gratuites à découvrir dans l'agglomération de Philadelphie

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L'un des symboles les plus emblématiques de l'histoire des États-Unis, le Liberty Bell (2 080 livres) se dresse fièrement sur l'Independence Mall, pièce maîtresse de l'immense espace lumineux de la ville. Centre Liberty Bell. 

It’s completely free to see the nation’s most famous bell up close and explore the facts and myths surrounding the Bell via larger-than-life historic documents and images, but you might have to wait in line. The iconic cracked gong makes for a stellar photo backdrop with Independence Hall à l'arrière-plan, derrière des murs vitrés.

Sachez avant de partir : You must first pass through a security screening to see the Liberty Bell.

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Step back in time as you step inside Independence Hall, the place where the Founding Fathers signed both the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution. The UNESCO World Heritage Site opens to the public daily for tours.

While a visit to the site is free, advanced online ticket reservations require a $1 handling fee. The site also offers a daily “open house” with no tickets required, typically from 9 to 9:50 a.m., but check ahead to confirm.

À ne pas manquer : Perk up your ears and listen to the Centennial Bell ring each hour from the clock tower of Independence Hall.

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La porte d'entrée pour tout ce qui concerne Philadelphie, le Centre des visiteurs d'Independence is the perfect place to begin a visit to the region. 

Just a stone’s throw from some of Philadelphia’s most popular attractions like Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell, visitors can get a free comprehensive orientation to the culture, history, shopping and dining options available throughout the region from the friendly and knowledgeable staff. 

Visitors can also find out the open hours for attractions and even snag some discounted theater tickets. 

À ne pas manquer : Le film de bienvenue gratuit in the center’s theater

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Le cœur de Old City et Society Hill — également connu sous le nom de Quartier historique de Philadelphie - est formé par de multiples sites séminaux qui constituent le Parc historique national de l'Indépendance. 

After snapping photos in front of the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, head into Ancien City Hall to see the Supreme Court Chambers, which do not require tickets and where entrance is first-come, first-served. 

Also free on this block: La Maison du Président (plus d'informations ci-dessous), le Imprimerie de la Cour de Franklin et plus encore.

À ne pas manquer : See highlights of the park for free with guided Twilight Tours tous les soirs de mai à septembre.

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With over 4 million visitors a year, it’s no wonder til Statue de Rocky et escaliers de Rocky à la Philadelphia Museum of Art sont deux des choses les plus essentielles à faire à Philadelphie. 

Bonus: They’re both free. Recreate histoire du cinéma en montant ces marches emblématiques et en chérissant les vue spectaculaire of the Philadelphia skyline, or snap a photo with the iconic statue at the top. (For inexpensive ways to head inside the Philadelphia Museum of Art, keep reading.)

À ne pas manquer : Le Centre d'accueil des visiteurs de la promenade et boutique Rocky at the base of the famous staircase

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The official name might be John F. Kennedy Plaza, but around here we call it AMOUR Parc due to the large-scale sculpture that millions visit each year to snap the ultimate Philly selfie. 

Robert Indiana’s famous Amour sculpture — originally installed in 1976 — got a glow-up in 2018, as did the surrounding park, now offering more green space and a high-tech water feature that’s popular in the summer. 

Expect to wait in line to snap a photo, but know that it moves quickly. 

À ne pas manquer : Le AMOR sculpture - une version en langue espagnole de la AMOUR sculpture - exposée à Parc des villes sœursà quelques minutes de marche de AMOUR Parc

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La libre circulation La ruelle d'Elfreth was home to 18th-century artisans and tradespeople who were the backbone of colonial Philadelphia. While a metropolitan city has sprung up around it, the alley now preserves three centuries of evolution.

Philadelphia citizens still occupy these homes, showing off old-fashioned flower boxes, shutters, Flemish bond brickwork and other architectural details. Two adjacent houses, No. 124 and No. 126, built in 1755, are now a museum and open to the public (for a small fee).

À ne pas manquer : Cour de Bladens — the alley-within-the-alley named after a biscuit maker — located between two of the street’s homes (No. 115 and No. 117)

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After an extensive restoration, the revitalized and revamped First Bank of the United States reopened to the public for the first time in 50 years on July 1, 2026. 

Visitors can expect to see the interior and exterior of the historic bank gussied up and looking finer than ever. Themed exhibitions in the retooled interior space invite visitors to learn all about Alexander Hamilton’s visionary plan to create a central banking system to support our new nation.

Sachez avant de partir : Check the attraction’s open hours ahead of a visit on the site officiel or at the Independence Visitor Center.

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See where the first American soldiers made their icy winter home way back when at Valley Forge National Historical Park — the site of the 1777-78 winter encampment of General George Washington and the Continental Army.

Explore Revolutionary-era historic artifacts and structures (such as soldiers’ huts) across the site’s 3,500 acres by car, by bike or on foot, and enjoy recreational play like biking (des locations sont disponibles), picnicking and hiking with the whole family (including animaux domestiques).

À ne pas manquer : The park also offers numerous tours for a fee, including an hour-long self-guided visite audio, plus hiking, biking and regularly scheduled trolley tours. 

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Learn fascinating details about our nation’s earliest “celebrity” citizens in the places where the history actually happened. 

In Philadelphia’s Historic District, professional storytellers tell three-to-five-minute tales around public Bancs Once Upon A Nation.

Grab a flag at one of the benches, fill it up with stars as you visit other locations and then head to the Independence Visitor Center to get a certificate and a special surprise at nearby Franklin Square (voir ci-dessous).

Sachez avant de partir : Vérifier le site officiel for a list of current bench locations. 

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The President’s House: From Enslavement to Emancipation (formerly Freedom and Slavery in the Making of a New Nation) is an open-air exhibit located next to the Liberty Bell Center.

At the site, visitors can learn more about the nation’s first executive mansion, where Presidents George Washington and John Adams lived during their terms — and where nine enslaved people served the first president. 

While the original building was demolished in 1832, the foundation was unearthed in 2000 during construction of the Liberty Bell Center.

Sachez avant de partir : The National Park Service removed the interpretive panels at the President’s House on January 22, 2026. Following a series of federal court rulings, the National Park Service completed the replacement of the original interpretive panels with a new exhibit on July 15, 2026.

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See the spot where Founding Fathers like George Washington, John Adams and Patrick Henry first began sowing the seeds of freedom years before officially declaring independence from England. 

In 1774, delegates from 12 colonies gathered at Salle des charpentiers for the First Continental Congress to vote in support of a trade embargo against Great Britain — one of the first acts of defiance against the King. 

Learn how these meetings led to the birth of a nation, while kids can hunt for answers on a chasse au trésor.  

Ce qu'il faut savoir avant de partir: Check the official site for current heures d'ouverture. 

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Voyagez à travers 360 ans d'histoire juive à l'Institut de la culture et de l'éducation. Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History as you peruse thousands of artifacts, documents, images, original films and interactive media displays — all free to visit (with suggested donation). 

The experience delivers rich tales that trace the path of the nation’s Jewish diaspora from struggling immigrants to integral citizens. The museum also hosts rotating and permanent ticketed exhibitions, so check le site officiel ahead of a visit.

À ne pas manquer : Be sure to snap a selfie with Deborah Kass’ OY/YO sculpture installed outside the museum entrance.

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Situé dans la caserne rénovée de 1902 de la compagnie de pompiers numéro huit - un descendant de la compagnie de pompiers de Benjamin Franklin de 1736 - le Musée de la caserne des pompiers propose des leçons sur l'histoire, l'art et la science de la lutte contre les incendies grâce à des expositions présentant des camions de pompiers historiques datant des années 1800.

Kids can try on firefighting gear like coats and boots, take an interactive when-to-call-911 quiz and learn about the nation’s earliest hand- and horse-drawn firefighting equipment and Philadelphia’s early “Franklin’s Volunteers.

Sachez avant de partir : The venue is free to visit, but donations are welcome.

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Le Monnaie des États-Unis, on the edge of Independence National Historical Park, can produce up to 47,250 coins per minute. Fortunately, it costs exactly zero of them to take a self-guided tour (offered each weekday and summer Saturdays) of the production process above the factory floor. 

Interactive displays depict the many presidential and honorary commemorative designs made here, as well as early mint and coining equipment and rare and historic coins.

À ne pas manquer : Peter the Bald Eagle, an actual preserved bald eagle who lived in the mint for six years in the 1830s (and was an inspiration for coin designs) 

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Plus de cinq siècles de découvertes scientifiques sont rassemblés dans les murs de l'Institut des sciences de la vie. Institut d'histoire des sciences. The permanent exhibition showcases hundreds of artifacts as well as interactive experiences and activities on themes that include food science, botany, wellness and more. 

Also on view are multimedia works ranging from rare books and journals to photos and art. All-ages programmation libre comprend des visites de la bibliothèque Othmer d'histoire de la chimie, le Quizzo Gene-ius, les Histoires de la science, des visites à thème et bien d'autres choses encore.

À ne pas manquer : Le tout de la nature et le miroir de l'art exhibition featuring glass-mounted photo reproductions of engravings from 17th-century alchemical books

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De l'extérieur, le Musée et bibliothèque de Ryerss ressemble à une charmante demeure victorienne en Northeast Philly. À l'intérieur, les visiteurs peuvent découvrir des objets fantastiques et des bizarreries que les Ryers, une famille de commerçants et de collectionneurs d'art, ont acquis au cours de leurs voyages à travers le monde.

On view: statues from Japanese Buddhist temples, European artwork, historic weapons, and a natural history collection of shells, minerals and even sea creatures. Visitors can request a tour or grab one of the site’s scavenger hunts if exploring with children. 

Sachez avant de partir : Visitors can also pick up their next great read at the site’s independent circulating library.

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Benjamin Franklin founded the American Philosophical Society (APS) in 1743 with the mission of “promoting useful knowledge.” Located steps away from Independence Hall, the “oldest learned society” in the U.S. serves as a research library and a free museum with rotating exhibits. 

Chaque année, la Musée de la Société américaine de philosophie curates an exhibit drawing from its vast collection of one million rare books, 2.5 miles’ worth of manuscripts and 3,000 historic artifacts such as maps, recordings of Native American language and scientific instruments. 

Sachez avant de partir : Check the site’s robust calendrier des événements pour découvrir les prochaines actualités.

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When wealthy Philadelphia banker Stephen Girard died in 1831, he left the largest philanthropic gift in American history up to that point — equivalent to $120 billion in today’s money — to create a school for poor orphans (today known as Girard College, which welcomes students in grades 1 to 12). 

Le Musée Founder's Hall details Girard’s life (including his history as a slave owner), the architectural history of the 43-acre campus and the evolution of the school’s student body.

Sachez avant de partir : Each month, the museum hosts a weekend open house. Check the site officiel pour plus d'informations.

Philadelphia’s only and oldest surviving colonial tavern — established in 1759 — sits a few steps off Dock Street, snug between Old City and Society Hill. This one-of-a-kind bar once served local workers with beers on the first floor and sleeping quarters on the second. 

The building has been restored with a first-floor taproom run by SUCCESSION Fermentaire and a second-floor museum with prints, signs, maps and paintings reflecting the neighborhood’s history. 

Sachez avant de partir : Follow along on Instagram for museum hours and public programming. 

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Situé au cœur de North Philly’s Le Centre d'Or quartier, Taller Puertorriqueño has been preserving and promoting Puerto Rican art and culture for more than 50 years as a community center, art gallery and event space for symposia, readings, film screenings, artist workshops and more.

The site regularly hosts rotating artist expositions as well as events like community concerts and the beloved annual Feria del Barrio block party during Mois du patrimoine hispanique.

À ne pas manquer : Author visits, cultural talks and bilingual books at the on-site Julia de Burgos Bookstore.

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Le Athénée de Philadelphie was founded in 1814 to provide knowledge through books, before the advent of a public library. 

Today, this National Historic Landmark showcases Philly’s architecture, building and design legacy through a first-floor exhibition gallery, which features free rotating special exhibitions, and a stunning second-floor Reading Room. You can planifier une visite pour voir des tonnes de livres anciens et la bibliothèque, ou participer à des événements gratuits tels que des clubs de lecture et des projections de films.

À ne pas manquer : Le Le registre des étrangers, the museum’s guest book signed by politicians, diplomats, scientists, and literary figures like Alexis de Tocqueville and the Marquis de La Fayette

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Nord de Philadelphie Institut libre des sciences Wagner - l'une des dernières sociétés scientifiques de l'époque victorienne - est une vaste bibliothèque, un musée d'histoire naturelle et un établissement d'enseignement fondé en 1855 par le “gentleman scientist” William Wagner.

Take a step back in time as you explore the building’s 100,000-item collection that includes mounted birds and mammals, fossils, rocks and minerals, insects, shells, dinosaur bones and the first saber-tooth tiger bone discovered in America. 

Sachez avant de partir : First-time visitors can ask for a scavenger hunt to guide exploration. 

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Nearly a century old — and home to millions of books, maps, manuscripts and more — the towering Beaux-Arts-style Bibliothèque centrale de Parkway is the largest in the 54-library system. Walk-ins are welcome for the site’s two free tours. 

The Historic Building Tour covers the site’s architecture, history and resources (10 a.m. Monday/Tuesday and 2 p.m. Wednesday/Thursday), while the Visite des livres rares (11 a.m. Monday through Friday) highlights extraordinary literary artifacts — like the real-life, feathered inspiration behind Edgar Allan Poe’s Le corbeau. 

À ne pas manquer : Parkway Central Library — and other Free Library locations throughout the city — host des milliers de programmes et d'ateliers gratuits pour les adultes et les enfants tout au long de l'année.

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To find your way to the Comcast Technology Center, just look up and start heading toward the tallest building in the city. There, you’ll find La sphère universelle, a domed theater offering an accessible, multilingual and free series of rotating films.

The short films run every 15 minutes each Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., including daily sensory-friendly shows. Reserve your complimentary tickets online up to 30 days ahead of your visit.

Sachez avant de partir : Vérifier le site officiel to see what’s showing. 

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Located on the University of Pennsylvania’s Philadelphie Ouest campus, the Institut d'art contemporain (ICA) is a free-admission art museum founded in 1963 that’s been instrumental in showcasing the work of underrepresented, emerging and under-recognized artists. 

Luminaries on display here over the years include Robert Mapplethorpe and Cy Twombly, museum debuts by Laurie Anderson and Robert Indiana, and Andy Warhol’s first-ever solo exhibit (which nearly caused a small riot). 

Sachez avant de partir : Presented in halle d'exposition style, l'ICA ne possède aucune collection permanente, ce qui signifie que chaque visite est une expérience nouvelle.

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Situé à Market East en Centre ville, L'atelier et le musée du tissu (FWM) is a contemporary nonprofit arts organization with a free museum that celebrates modern art created from, on, and with fabric and other textiles. 

The only museum of its kind in the world, FWM displays not only garments and apparel, but also drawings, paintings, sculptures and large installations. The museum’s collection also features more than 5,000 objects reflecting changing trends in contemporary art. 

À ne pas manquer : La boutique de cadeaux du site propose des articles pour la maison, des sacs à main et des vêtements.

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Oui, Fairmount Travaux d'eau is one of the most popular wedding venues in the city. But did you know that the architectural wonder once operated as the sole water pumping station for the entire city in the early 1800s? 

Today, the attraction operates as an environmental education center teaching all-ages visitors about sustainable uses of land and water through exhibits and events. Highlights include the towering Jonval Turbine and a film about Philly water history.

À ne pas manquer : The site’s Mussel Hatchery Exhibition, where you can learn about how these small creatures help clean the water 

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Moore College of Art & Design intentionally invites the public into its galeries for free as a way to connect the city’s residents and visitors to contemporary art from international and national artists, as well as active students and alumni.

The galleries host rotating artist and alumni exhibitions in addition to art-centered programming. Don’t miss the Les Vies Noires Comptent : Peinture murale en céramique, first created in 1975 by artist John Costanza and students and teachers at Philadelphia’s University City High School, now permanently housed at Moore.

Sachez avant de partir : The site is closed on Sundays. 

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Hear sonorous sounds from some of the best rising musicians in the world as students enrolled at the Institut de musique de Curtis perform free recitals multiple times a week. Esteemed faculty members — some of whom have toured the world playing and honing their craft — also hit the stage from time to time. 

The elite Institute presents over 100 free performances a year, so be sure to practice your recital applause. Just make sure you reserve your complimentary spot ahead of time.

À ne pas manquer : Graduation recitals. They’ve been practicing so long for this!

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This premier Philadelphia arts organization offers two series of free film screenings. 

The monthly Philly Film Showcase highlights new work by up-and-coming local filmmakers of all ages, levels and backgrounds, while the Dépistages communautaires mensuels increase accessibility to movies that inspire, educate and challenge, as well as entertain. 

The nonprofit partners with other area arts and advocacy organizations and local up-and-coming filmmakers to pair thought-provoking works with post-screening activities or talk-backs, digging deeper into themes from the movie or the filmmaking process. 

À ne pas manquer : The chance to connect with the next generation of Philadelphia talent

Quench your thirst and learn about locally made brews at Philadelphia Brewing Company (PBC), which offers visites gratuites d'une heure every Saturday at noon and 2 p.m. 

The informal tour covers the basics of brewing, the history of the building and up-close views of the beer-making process. PBC’s five year-round hand-crafted ales — the Kenzinger, Newbold IPA, Walt Wit, Pennsylvania Pale Ale and PHL Session IPA — all pay homage to the city and the state. 

Sachez avant de partir : Walk-ins are welcome, but if you’d like to secure your spot, use the online RSVP form.

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A must-visit pit stop for epic skyline views is the Promenade des rives de la rivière Schuylkill de la rue Locust jusqu'à la Pont de South Street. Head to the ever-evolving greenway for year-round waterfront activities, from walking, jogging, skating and cycling to fishing, movie-watching, picnics, yoga and dog-walking.

Une partie du Sentier de la rivière Schuylkill — a growing 70-mile route from Philadelphia to Reading — Schuylkill Banks links the western edge of Center City north to the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Fairmount Park and Kelly Drive. 

À ne pas manquer : Le extension du pont du sentier le plus récent at Christian Street, which opened in spring 2025. A 650-foot cable-stayed bridge stretches from Christian Street to the northern end of the Grays Ferry Crescent section at 34th Street, connecting visitors to Sud-ouest de Philadelphie.

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When William Penn founded Philadelphia, he established five public squares that still welcome visitors centuries later. 

• Dilworth Park: City Hall’L'entreprise populaire de l'ouest de l'Europe, la cour avant (originally called Center Square) has tree groves, benches, cafes and a large programmable fountain that transforms into an patinoire in the winter.
• Franklin Square : Offering year-round, free family-friendly fun, Franklin Square features regular water spectacles de fontaines (and colorful lights at night), plus ticketed activities like a Philly-themed mini-golf, the annual Festival des lanternes chinoises de Philadelphie, and pay-as-you-go food and drink at on-site SquareBurger.
• Logan Square:  Philadelphia-born sculptor Alexander Calder’s Fontaine commémorative Swann is the majestic centerpiece in what’s now called Logan Circle. The sculpture represents the region’s major waterways: the Delaware River, Schuylkill River and Wissahickon Creek.
• Rittenhouse Square : Le namesake for one of Philly’s quartiers les plus populaires, Rittenhouse Square park offers an everyday serene spot to meet with friends or laze away an afternoon, plus regular craft fairs, farmers’ markets and other events.
• Washington Square: Once a burial ground and gathering spot for colonial-era African Americans, today’s Washington Square offers shady spots and ample benches to gather, plus historic features like the Tomb of the Unknown Revolutionary War Soldier and the bicentennial moon tree, grown from seeds that once orbited the moon.

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Promenez-vous dans les jardins de fleurs parfumés et les prairies au bord de la rivière. Le jardin de Bartram, the nation’s oldest botanical garden and the place where gardening first took root in America. 

Highlights include the country’s oldest ginkgo tree; l'arbre rare Franklinia saved from extinction (and named after our good friend Ben); the Bartram’s Mile segment of the Schuylkill River Trail popular with hikers, runners and bikers; and free boating activities launched from the site’s dock on the Schuylkill River. 

À ne pas manquer : In addition to free entry, visitors can partake in fishing, enjoy free bicycle classes and rentals, movie nights and more.

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A quarter-mile stretch of green space situated on the elevated former Reading Railroad tracks offers an urban retreat with rustic plantings, industrial artwork and plenty of benches.

Le parc ferroviaire est le first phase of a plan to transform a three-mile section of abandoned elevated and below-street-level rail lines stretching from Northern Liberties to Fairmount Park into green spaces where people can walk, bike, sit and admire the urban views.

À ne pas manquer : The very cool giant wooden swings that offer great skyline views

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One of the oldest playgrounds in America, the always-free Smith Memorial Playground and Playhouse is best known for its circa-1905 Ann Newman Giant Wooden Slide, which — at 60 feet in length and 12 feet in width — can accommodate numerous kids at a time (and made a apparition mémorable dans l'émission de télévision préférée de Philly, École primaire Abbott).

The attraction’s massive outdoor playground also features over 50 pieces of equipment, while indoors, kids love the Stephen Starr Indoor Playground, Play-stallations and more. 

Sachez avant de partir : The site closes on Mondays and has shorter open hours during the colder months. 

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Located across the street from the iconic Smith Memorial Playground, Le centre de découverte offers free, family-friendly nature programming and exploration centered around a revitalized reservoir in East Fairmount Park.

Visitors can borrow binoculars to go birding, explore indoor exhibits or just enjoy relaxing in the outdoor green space, which the Chapitre Mid-Atlantic d'Audubon uses for research and conservation. On-site programs include activities like nature journaling and evening nighthawk watches. 

À ne pas manquer : The center also serves as the home base for the Philadelphia Outward Bound School, which hosts regular Journées de découverte avec la possibilité d'essayer des choses comme l'escalade.

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Parks are even cooler when they’re sky-high. Located 12 floors up, this University City parc dans le ciel is open year-round for chill hangs and free events most nights of the week. 

While Cira Green opens at sunrise, the real fun happens April through October when Sunset Social propose de la musique en direct, des sessions de jeux vidéo, des soirées glaces et des soirées cinéma en plein air le mercredi, sur un écran de 60 pieds. Des concessions sont disponibles pour quelques dollars.

À ne pas manquer : Dogs and kids are always welcome to join the fun. 

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Le Delaware River Waterfront has no shortage of alfresco chilling destinations with prime views of the Benjamin Franklin Bridge. 

Embarcadère de la rue Cherry’s resident artists regularly open their studios for free tours, while the attraction also features rotating photography and art exhibits, artisan markets, food festivals, PECO Multicultural Series concerts and Activations du premier vendredi. 

Next door is social gathering hotspot Embarcadère de Race Street, popular for its amphitheater-style seating that wraps around the end of the pier.

À ne pas manquer : Premiers vendredis à la jetée de Cherry Street featuring an artisans market, exhibitions and studio tours

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De mai à octobre, le front de mer oriental s'anime avec des arbres lumineux, des hamacs colorés, des jardins flottants, des jeux et des vendeurs de nourriture et de boissons en rotation, le tout dans le cadre de l'exposition "La vie en ville". Parc portuaire de la rue Spruce. 

Also in the warmer months, Croix Bleue RiverRink Summerfest boasts a carnival-like atmosphere on Penn's Landing with pay-as-you-go roller skating, rides, mini-golf, and on-site food and drink, while Fête de l'hiver offers holiday lights and a festive atmosphere, plus ticketed ice skating and more. 

À ne pas manquer : Lounging in a hammock at Spruce Street Harbor Park, a quintessential warm-weather Philly experience

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Enjoy prime wildlife watching at this 1,000-acre réserve naturelle en Sud-ouest de Philadelphie, the nation’s first national urban wildlife refuge and a designated Important Bird Area by the National Audubon Society. 

In addition to conservation work, the park hosts lots of free événements and water adventures to choose from, including guided birdwatching and photography walks, hiking and biking across 10 miles of trails, archery lessons and more.

Leashed dogs are also welcome to join visitors on the trail.

À ne pas manquer : Le hundreds of species of birds, animals, plants, trees and insects, including several endangered species, that live or fly through here

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Avec des sites distincts à Philadelphie et à Montgomery comtés, cimetières-jardins historiques Laurel Hill East and West’s combined 265 acres provide ample opportunity to take in some stunning funerary art — including historic headstones and ornate mausoleums — all surrounded by towering trees. 

Laurel Hill East’s peaceful grounds in the city’s Chutes de l'Est neighborhood offer sweeping vistas of the Schuylkill River, while the tranquil Laurel Hill West in Bala Cynwyd boasts 10 miles of tree-lined, paved walking paths. 

À ne pas manquer : The gravesite of longtime Phillies announcer Harry Kalas at Laurel Hill East. It’s adorned with a microphone monument and seats from Veterans Stadium, home of the Philadelphia Phillies and Philadelphia Eagles from 1971 to 2003.

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Spanning more than 200 acres, the state’s largest cemetery offers a tranquil place to visit with rich history. Once abandoned, the historic cemetery — where Betsy Ross was once buried — has been undergoing restoration, including designation as a Level 1 arboretum. 

Check out the list of notable people interred at the site — such as John Whitehead, half of Ain’t No Stoppin’ Us Now’s McFadden & Whitehead — or just wander through the paths.   

Watch for bikers and hikers, as Cobbs Creek Trail passes through here.

Sachez avant de partir : The volunteer-run site opens on weekends only.

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Once the estate of William Hamilton — grandson of famous Philadelphia lawyer Andrew Hamilton — La région des bois now serves as the final resting place for some of Philadelphia’s most notable citizens, including artists Thomas Eakins and Rembrandt Peale, the Drexel and Biddle families, and surgical pioneer Dr. Samuel Gross.

Free and open to the public daily from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., the active cemetery is the largest green space in West Philadelphia, perfect for strolling or mindful meandering. 

Sachez avant de partir : The National Historic Landmark also hosts social events, exercise meet-ups and evening programs.

Opened to the public in 1976, this 48-acre Devon property has nearly 5,000 individual plants across 1,500 varieties, showcased throughout natural woodlands and native gardens.

Enjoy always-free access to the tranquil site rich in wildflowers like azaleas and rhododendrons. Walk or hike streamside, or relax on a bench while watching wildlife like turtles and frogs at the site’s peaceful pond.  

The site also has a charming gift shop, with a small cafe and a nursery with plants for sale.  

Sachez avant de partir : Although the site is open daily, the hours change seasonally. 

Les parcs et sentiers de Philly vous attendent, et presque tous sont gratuits ! 

Notre guide de la course à pied et du vélo comprend la longueur des itinéraires et les points de départ recommandés pour plus de 20 sentiers panoramiques. Vous trouverez des hectares de jardins, des aires de pique-nique, des terrains d'athlétisme et des vues imprenables sur la ligne d'horizon dans notre site Web. Guide des meilleurs parcs de Philly, y compris entrée gratuite dans plus de 15 jardins et arboretums. 

Notre tour d'horizon des lieux d'aventures en plein air met en évidence les endroits où l'on peut faire du kayak, de l'équitation, de la pêche et bien d'autres choses encore. Et si vous ne savez pas par où commencer, consultez notre rubrique Guide complet des activités de plein air de Philly pour un aperçu complet de ce qu'il faut faire et où aller.

À ne pas manquer : Fairmount Park and Parc de la vallée de Wissahickon en Nord-ouest de Philadelphie offer family- and dog-friendly day trips accessible by public transit, car and bike.

Parfois, le meilleur moyen d'apprendre quelque chose de nouveau - ou de découvrir une histoire cachée - est d'explorer par soi-même. Profitez de l'offre de l'agglomération de Philadelphie en matière de visites guidées. visites autoguidées en voiture et à pied — many of which are free! — that put you in control of when and how you explore top attractions and important historical sites. 

Great for solo excursions or small groups, these self-guided explorations are an excellent way to uncover interesting facts about the region’s anti-slavery history, the encampment at Valley Forge National Historical Park and even the historic barns of Bucks County.

À ne pas manquer : Visite autoguidée de Mural Arts to see some primo public art in the best city in the country for street art

Philly’s vast public art collections transform the city into a giant outdoor art gallery, made free and accessible to all thanks to organizations like the Association pour l'art public et Arts muraux de Philadelphie, the nation’s largest public art program. Peruse our guide des œuvres d'art public incontournables dans la région métropolitaine de Philadelphie pour savoir où voir ces œuvres.

Marvel over the city’s eclectic and artistic architecture at these free-to-visit maisons historiques et bâtiments remarquables, or steep yourself in art reflecting life at Noir, Latino et AAPI cultural sites, monuments and more. 

À ne pas manquer : Un art-filled stroll along Philly’s Champs-Élysées, the Promenade Benjamin Franklin

People often call Philadelphia a city of neighborhoods, and there’s no better way to get a taste of the City of Brotherly Love than to explore one of Philly’s many distinct areas. 

Each neighborhood has its own personality, culture, attractions and hidden gems, which is why we created a tool with a handy map to help you navigate your way across the city and region, alongside curated neighborhood guides to help you explore.

Center City — the core of downtown Philadelphia — encompasses some of the city’s busiest, most densely packed, and most well-known cultural and historical neighborhoods, including Rittenhouse Square, Old City et Chinatown. 

Heading north, south or west from Center City, hip enclaves (Fishtown), delicious corridors (East Passyunk), a veritable museum row (Logan Square/Fairmount) and more await. 

Bon pour : Finding hidden gems and exploring like a local

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Le premier dimanche de chaque mois, le Philadelphia Museum of Art (PMA) invites visitors to payer ce qu'ils veulent to explore the entire main building.

The museum’s holdings encompass more than 240,000 works spanning 4,000 years, including pieces from the ancient world, medieval times and the Renaissance, plus iconic impressionist, modern and contemporary works by renowned artists such as Cézanne, Duchamp and Dalí.

Bonus! PMA also offers pay-what-you-wish entry Friday after 5 p.m., typically alongside live music, snacks and drinks. 

À ne pas manquer : Cézanne’s Les grands baigneurs and Duchamp’s Bride Stripped Bare by Her Bachelors, Even (The Large Glass)

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On the first Sunday of every month, families can enjoy entrée gratuite (registration required) at the Barnes Foundation, along with themed art activities and live performing arts. 

One of the world’s most important collections of impressionist, post-impressionist and early modernist paintings by renowned artists like Renoir, Cézanne, Picasso and Van Gogh joins American paintings and decorative arts, metalwork, African sculptures, and more — all presented in collector Albert C. Barnes’ distinctive arrangements.

À ne pas manquer : Native American textiles, jewelry and ceramics

Have a SEPTA Key card? Keycard holders can save money through discounts on museums, shops and even food and drink. 

Get $2 off general admission tickets at participating museums when you present your valid SEPTA Key card at each site. Note that the perk does not include special exhibitions and cannot be combined with other offers.

Use the drop-down menu to sort discounts by category, with new perks added regularly. 

À ne pas manquer : A discount on admission to the only-in-Philly Eastern State Penitentiary, qui abritait autrefois des criminels notoires tels qu'Al Capone et Willie Sutton.

What started in 1991 by a small group of Old City galleries as a collaborative open house has blossomed into a citywide custom. 

Here’s how it works: Every first Friday of the month, starting at 5 p.m., art galleries open their doors to the public, with crowds flowing and local artists showing off their latest pieces alongside lectures, live music and typically free-flowing sips and snacks.

Neighborhoods with robust First Friday offerings include Old City, Fishtown, Chestnut Hill and Fairmount. Or, check médias sociaux pour découvrir les prochaines actualités. 

À ne pas manquer : Museums are getting in on the First Friday action, too, with special events like Mélangeurs Barnes Foundation.

Head to Philly’s leafy Nord-Ouest to discover historic homes, museums and green spaces that tell the story of Historic Germantown, with many sites offering free admission and special programming on the second Saturday of each month from May through October. 

Start your visit at the new, always-free-to-visit Germantown Visitor Center, located within the Société historique de Germantown. 

Pro-tip: Second Saturday programs pop up frequently at the six-acre estate surrounding Cliveden — the location of the Battle of Germantown — and the 56-acre grounds of Awbury Arboretum.

Sachez avant de partir : Check the official Deuxième samedi page to see what’s coming up. 

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Abritant la plus grande collection d'œuvres d'Auguste Rodin en dehors de Paris, la Rodin Museum comprend des trésors tels que Les portes de l'enfer et un moulage en bronze de Le penseur. 

The surrounding serene gardens are free to explore and a great place to find artistic inspiration. Gallery admission is always pay what you wish (with a suggested $15 admission for adults), but the outdoor garden is free to enter. 

À ne pas manquer : Le penseur because it’s so instantly recognizable

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Located inside an elegant stone mansion on six acres in Chestnut Hill, Woodmere’s dynamic collection of over 8,000 works highlights the incredible talent of Pennsylvania artists — past and present —  both inside and outside of its walls. Check it all out for free every Sunday. 

Find paintings, prints and photography by the likes of Violet Oakley, Arthur B. Carles and Pennsylvania impressionists. Works by and for children also frequently grace the museum’s walls. 

À ne pas manquer : Woodmere’s Outdoor Wonder sculpture garden to see pieces by Harry Bertoia, Robinson Fredenthal and many others dot the lush grounds surrounding the museum

Any individual who has a Pennsylvania-issued ACCESS/EBT card or identifies as a person with a disability can get access to $2 admission at over 100 museums, gardens and performing arts venues across Greater Philadelphia through the nonprofit Art Reach.

Individuals with a PA (or Delaware) state-issued ACCESS card can show the card to automatically get $2 admission at participating sites. Individuals who self-identify as having a disability — including out-of-state visitors — can purchase an ACCESS card from Art Reach to enjoy the same discount. 

Sachez avant de partir : Vérifier le site officiel pour plus de détails.