Homeschool hub: Philadelphia

Monthly lessons for homeschool students and their caregivers covering science and botany, arts and crafts, history and geology. The same lesson repeats on both days, so sign up for the date you prefer. Sessions are limited to 15 students and their caregivers.

• Ages: 5–11 with a caregiver
• Cost: Price not listed on the page. $2 tickets are offered to Southwest Philadelphia neighbors and ACCESS cardholders; Family-level membership includes free admission
• When: Second and third Wednesdays of every month · Not listed on source

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A Victorian-era natural history museum with free admission (donations are suggested). Field trips for Pre-K to grade 12 groups run 90 minutes and need a reservation.

• Ages: All ages (groups: Pre-K–12)
• Cost: Free; suggested donation $25 family, $10 adult, $5 student
• When: Tue–Fri 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; first Saturdays (Feb–May, Sep–Dec) noon–4 p.m. · Noon–4 p.m. (first Saturdays)

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Visitors 18 and under are always free. Adults pay what they wish on the first Sunday of every month and on Friday evenings after 5 p.m. (through June 25, 2027). ACCESS/EBT cardholders get free admission with photo ID.

• Ages: All ages
• Cost: Free for 18 and under; Pay What You Wish for adults on those days
• When: First Sundays; Fridays after 5 p.m. through June 25, 2027 · After 5 p.m. (Fridays)

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On First Wednesdays admission is $2 per adult or child. The next one is Nov 4, 2026.

• Ages: Young children and families
• Cost: $2 per person
• When: Select first Wednesdays · 4–7 p.m.

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