Entertainment & Experiences in Philadelphia, PA

One of the largest and most important art museums in the country, housed in a Greek Revival building famously known for its 'Rocky Steps.' The collection spans 2,000 years with nearly 240,000 works including masterpieces by Renoir, Picasso, and Duchamp. Tickets are valid for two consecutive days and include the Rodin Museum. Pay-what-you-wish on Friday evenings 5-8:45pm and the first Sunday of every month.

A hauntingly beautiful former prison that once held Al Capone and bank robber Willie Sutton. Opened in 1829, it was the world's first true penitentiary and pioneered the solitary confinement model that influenced over 300 prisons worldwide. The crumbling cellblocks and skylit corridors make for extraordinary photography. Admission includes 'The Voices of Eastern State' audio tour narrated by Steve Buscemi. Save $2 by buying tickets online.

America's oldest continuously operating farmers' market, open since 1893. Over 80 merchants sell everything from Amish baked goods and DiNic's famous roast pork sandwiches to Bassetts ice cream (the oldest ice cream company in America). The Pennsylvania Dutch vendors are closed Sundays. Free to enter — just bring cash for some vendors. A must-visit Philadelphia experience.

Philadelphia's premier stand-up comedy club with a 325-seat intimate theater where no seat is more than 60 feet from the stage. Hosts top national touring headliners and rising comics. The venue features a full bar and food menu. Shows typically run Wednesday through Sunday with multiple showtimes on weekends. Two-drink minimum applies.

An intimate two-stage music venue and restaurant in University City, connected to public radio station WXPN. The downstairs Music Hall holds 650 and hosts mid-level touring acts across all genres, while the upstairs Lounge (200 capacity) features emerging artists and local favorites. Full restaurant and bar service. One of the best sounding rooms in Philadelphia.

A 2,500-capacity concert venue in the heart of Fishtown, built on the site of the former Ajax Metal Company. The main hall hosts major touring acts across rock, hip-hop, electronic, and pop. The Foundry, a 450-capacity club-within-a-club on the second floor, books more intimate shows. Part of the legendary Fillmore brand. Adjacent to Punch Line Philly comedy club.

A dedicated comedy club adjacent to The Fillmore in Fishtown, bringing national headliners and up-and-coming comics to an intimate room. Part of the Live Nation comedy club network. The venue offers table seating with food and drink service. A strong complement to Helium for Philadelphia's growing comedy scene.

Artist Isaiah Zagar's immersive mosaic art environment covering half a block of South Street — an indoor and outdoor labyrinth of mirrors, bicycle wheels, ceramic tiles, bottles, and folk art spanning two stories. The installation took decades to create and is one of Philadelphia's most photographed spots. Morning Magic guided tours available at 10am for $25. Children 5 and under free.

An 800-capacity general admission concert venue on South Street that has been a Philadelphia live music staple for decades. The standing-room format creates an electric atmosphere for indie rock, hip-hop, electronic, and comedy shows. The intimate size means excellent sightlines from anywhere in the room. A beloved mid-size venue in a city full of great music rooms.

A seasonal waterfront park on the Delaware River featuring colorful hammocks strung between trees, floating gardens, LED-lit barges, lawn games, and local food vendors. Free to enter — just pay for food and drinks. Open late May through late September. One of the most Instagram-worthy spots in the city, especially at dusk when the lights come on.

One of the oldest and most visited science museums in the country, featuring three floors of hands-on exhibits, the Fels Planetarium, live science demonstrations, and a giant walk-through heart that has been a Philadelphia icon since 1954. General admission includes all permanent exhibits and the planetarium. Children under 2 are free.

One of the world's greatest collections of Impressionist, Post-Impressionist, and Early Modern paintings, displayed exactly as collector Albert Barnes arranged them — paintings hung salon-style alongside ironwork, furniture, and African sculpture. The collection includes 181 Renoirs, 69 Cezannes, and 59 Matisses. Free admission on the first Sunday of every month. Youth ages 13-18 and students just $5.