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Visitors of different ages and interests find rewarding
experiences at the Atwater Kent Museum of Philadelphia.
- Philadelphians see their life experiences within the
framework of urban life and national themes.
- Families learn together through history hunts
and self-guided exhibition tours.
- School children, home school families, and
extracurricular activity groups have lessons customized to
serve curriculum needs and program interests.
- Adult visitors to Philadelphia gain an understanding of
the historical development of the city and discover a fuller
context for important moments in United States history.
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Group and Tour Information
- Summer Lessons
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Where
in the World is Philadelphia?
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Find your way on a giant map of
Philadelphia! Children learn map skills and
discover their own neighborhoods
through activities that take place on the largest map of Philadelphia
ever created.Participants learn directions, map symbols, coordinates and find their
school, home, and city landmarks, including Fairmount Park, the Schuylkill River and more.
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Then, children draw and collage images
of Philadelphia to make a picture of a favorite place in the city.
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Ages 5-8/75 minutes. Maximum number: 33. Fee: $5 per child.
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Archaeology: The City Beneath Us:
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Philadelphia history lies just beneath our feet! Archaeologists learn about Philadelphia by examining historical documents as well as archaeological evidence. Children learn basic archaeology skills by analyzing images, maps, artifacts, and other primary sources. Then, children practice these skills in the AKMP garden in an archaeology scavenger hunt.
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Ages 8-13/90 minutes. Maximum number: 33. Fee: $5 per child.
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How Philly Works: Streets in Urban Life
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Explore 300 years of activity on Philadelphia's
streets. Students tour How Philly Works: Streets as Barometers of Urban Life.
Exhibition artifacts include the 1701 Philadelphia City Charter signed
by William Penn, the wampum belt given to Penn by the Lenape tribe, and
documents and images about protests, parades, markets, and public health
issues that occur on Philadelphia's streets. Inspired by 300 years of
street activity, students design their own city plan.
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Ages 5-13/90 minutes. Maximum number: 66. Fee: $5 per child.
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Past Forward: Philadelphia History from Then to Now
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In this fast-paced tour, visit five galleries at the AKMP. Find your home and school on a giant map of Philadelphia. Meet the characters in Norman Rockwell's Saturday Evening Post covers. Create a radio show inspired by historic Atwater Kent radios. Learn how to keep the peace in an exhibit about the history of violence and anti-violence activism in Philadelphia. See images of parades and protests in How Philly Works, an exhibit about activity on the streets of our city.
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Ages 5-13/75 minutes. Maximum number: 150. Fee: $5 per child.
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So, What's the Story about Violence in Philadelphia?
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What causes violence and how can we work to create peace in our neighborhoods? Look at objects that represent four moments of violence in Philadelphia's history. Learn about some of the causes of violence, including frustration over inequality and drug and alcohol abuse. Explore the stories of those who worked for solutions to difficult conflicts in Philadelphia.
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Ages 8-13/90 minutes. Maximum number: 33. Fee: $5 per child.
- Self-Guided Tours
- Self-guided tours designed for school and extracurricular activity groups are available during public
hours. Contact the Education Office at 215.685.4832. Group admission fees apply.
- School Tours
Experience Philadelphia!, the Museum's newly
installed 1,600 square foot map of the city, engages students with
hands-on interactive lessons about important periods and events
throughout the city's history. All lessons incorporate local and state
curriculum standards.
Homeschool
- Join other homeschool students for an engaging
lesson in Philadelphia history. Click on this link for program dates,
times and registration information.
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Adult Group Tours
At AKMP adult groups have the opportunity to craft visits that meet particular interests.
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National History Day
The Atwater Kent Museum of Philadelphia is one of the proud sponsors of National History Day in Philadelphia. Each
year, middle and high school students have the opportunity to participate in a national competition that encourages
students to be historians. Students learn how to define topics, conduct original research, develop presentations,
and work together. For information concerning the topic and how AKMP can help develop projects, contact the Education
Department at (215) 685-4832.
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Visitor Comments
“It was great to learn so much about the history of Philadelphia from this museum. I hope it expands and prospers with its great collection.”
“This was a wonderful experience for me to get a chance to remember ‘Good Old Philadelphia.'”
“This museum has a lot of history. I feel proud as a Philadelphia native to come in and see things about our past.”
“I was part of that “Take Back The Night” march in 1988! Thank you for tying so many threads of our history (personal, neighborhood, urban) together. It's a good reminder that I belong to this city, and it belongs to me.”
“So much history, so little time!”
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