Philadelphia is a city of museums! And sure, we’ve all been to the Franklin Institute, Please Touch Museum, The Philadelphia Museum of Art, and maybe even the Mutter Museum. But we bet you aren’t as familiar with the following three! So take the kids, pack a snack, and head to one of the Philly’s lesser-known spots on a snowy winter weekend:
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- Fishtown is home to the world’s first pizza museum, and yes — we’re serious! Be sure to bring the kids along to Pizza Brain, which features the world’s largest collection of pizza memorabilia and offers an artisan pizza restaurant (because we bet that you’ll get hungry after learning all about pizza!). Bonus points: Little Baby’s Ice Cream World Headquarters is next door! Located on Frankford Avenue.
2. The Barnes Foundation and Arboretum. Okay, maybe you’ve heard of this one, but did you know that The Barnes Foundation is considered the finest private post-impressionist collection in the nation? The beautiful art museum offers affordable pricing, as well as discounts for students and seniors. Plus, the museum stays open until 9pm on the first Friday of each month with live music. The Barnes Foundation is located at 20th Street and the Ben Franklin Parkway, and the arboretum is located in nearby Wynnewood.
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3. Book lovers, unite! Stop by the Rosenbach Museum & Library on Delancey Street for a truly special collection of rare books, manuscripts, and Americana. Featuring the treasures of the Rosenbach brothers (preeminent book dealers during the early 20th century), the museum seeks to educate and inspire the public with exciting events, reading groups, and one-of-a-kind exhibitions. Admission is just $10 for adults and $5 for children. Located on Delancey Street.