This Week at Philbrook
WEDNESDAY
Little Garden Explorers
Wednesday, September 18
9:30am – 11:30am
FREE for Members (Adult & Youth)
Free with General Admission for Adults & Youth (3-17)
FREE for Youth (2 & under)
*Subject to cancellation in case of inclement weather.
Spark wonder at Little Garden Explorers an easygoing play invitation designed for children under 5. Drop in anytime on Wednesdays between 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. to play–and let us take care of the mess!
THURSDAY
Storytime at Philbrook
Thursday, September 19
10:00am – 10:30am
FREE for Members (Adult & Youth)
Free with General Admission for Adults & Youth (3-17)
FREE for Youth (2 & under)
*In case of inclement weather, this program may move indoors.
Join us each week for Storytime! Drop in for imaginative stories geared towards kids 10 and under.
Fish Feeding
Thursday, September 19
10:30am – 10:45am
FREE for Members (Adult & Youth)
Free with General Admission for Adults & Youth (3-17)
FREE for Youth (2 & under)
*Subject to cancellation in case of inclement weather.
Come see our koi up close and personal as we feed the fish in the Reflecting Pool.
FRIDAY
Family Nature Walk
Friday, September 20
10:00 – 10:30am
FREE for Members (Adult & Youth)
Free with General Admission for Adults & Youth (3-17)
FREE for Youth (2 & Under)
*In case of inclement weather, this program may be cancelled.
Spark your curiosity at an easy-going Family Nature Walk!
Member Opening: American Artists, American Stories
Friday, September 20
6:00pm – 9:00pm
FREE for Members & Member Youth (17 & Under)
Join us for the Opening Celebration of American Artists, American Stories from the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, 1776–1976.
Live entertainment.
Fun for the whole family!
Members
Cash bar and hors d’ouvres.
Ambassador Circle Members
Join us in the VIP Lounge for complimentary Philbrook Wine Experience wines and passed hors d’oeuvres.
Reserve tickets online or call 918-748-5300.
Winslow Homer (American, 1836-1910). Fox Hunt, 1893. Oil on canvas, 38 x 68 1/2″. Courtesy of the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Philadelphia. Joseph E. Temple Fund, 1894.4. Photograph by Barbara Katus.
SATURDAY
Fall Plant Sale
Saturday, September 21
10:00am – 5:00pm
FREE*
*General Admission required to visit the Museum & Gardens.
Shop a curated selection of plants grown by Philbrook horticulturists. Stop by The Shop anytime Saturday (9/21) 10am-5pm to shop for perennials, shrubs, trees, and native plants.
Meditation at the Museum
Saturday, September 21
10:00 – 11:00am
$12 Member
$22 Adult
*13+ only. Advance ticket required.
**All tickets include general admission to museum & gardens.
Head into the weekend restored with a sonic sound meditation led by AT EASE Meditation. Accompanied by the soothing harmonies of crystal singing bowls, Koshi chimes, and a symphonic gong, this guided meditation welcomes participants of all experience levels.
Blankets will be provided, however feel free to bring your own mat or meditation cushion.
Opening Talk: American Artists, American Stories
Saturday, September 21
11:00am – 12:00pm
$10 Member
$5 Member Youth (17 & Under)
$30 Adult
$10 Youth (17 & Under)
*Capacity is limited. Advance tickets recommended.
**All tickets include general museum and special exhibition preview admission.
Celebrate the opening of American Artists, American Stories with friends and artful exchange. Delve into the history of American art with Dr. Anna Marley, organizing curator for the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, and Philbrook curator Susan Green. In this conversation, discover the stories behind the artwork featured in the exhibition and the artists who created them.
Winslow Homer (American, 1836-1910). Fox Hunt, 1893. Oil on canvas, 38 x 68 1/2″. Courtesy of the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Philadelphia. Joseph E. Temple Fund, 1894.4. Photograph by Barbara Katus.
Docent-Led Tour: Collection Highlights
Saturday, September 21
10:30am and 2:00pm
FREE for Members (Adult & Youth)
Free with General Admission for Adults & Youth (3-17)
FREE for Youth (2 & Under)
*Tour capacity is limited and available on a drop-in basis. Advance, timed-entry tickets recommended.
Enjoy a guided tour of highlights from the collection including beloved favorites and new acquisitions.
