Former presidents joined entertainers and athletes at the Kimmel Center Saturday as HISTORYTalks kicked off programming tied to Philadelphia’s 250th. The invitation‑only day mixed politics, memory and pop culture.

PHILADANCO returns to the Kimmel Center this weekend with world premieres and repertory that mix urgency and tradition.

PAFA is reopening its Frank Furness–designed landmark after a $13M overhaul, timed to the country’s 250th and a major dual‑venue exhibition.

The National Constitution Center has opened new galleries for America’s 250th, including an "America’s Founding" gallery that displays a rare first-printing of the Constitution. The updates anchor a year of citywide 250th events.

Mahershala Ali is set to join HBO’s Delco‑set drama Task as a Philadelphia DEA rival to Mark Ruffalo’s character. Pennsylvania has approved a $49.8M tax credit to keep season two local.

Meg Saligman’s Ministry of Awe has opened in Old City, turning a vacant 19th‑century bank into a six‑story immersive art 'bank' created by local artists.

After a two-year audit and town halls, the Mütter Museum says nearly 5,000 public suggestions will reshape how it presents human remains and other specimens. Museum leaders say new research and policies will foreground the people behind the objects.

Eastern State is close to finishing a welcome center and a tied exhibit for the 250th, but a last funding gap remains despite a major foundation gift.

The Art Commission approved moving Joe Frazier’s statue to the Art Museum steps this spring, setting up a Rocky exhibition and renewed debates over public monuments.

Historic Philadelphia has expanded its 'History Makers' and Benstitute training for America's 250th, bringing more costumed interpreters and storytellers to Old City this summer.

A new exhibit at the Science History Institute spotlights Philadelphia’s rise as the "Workshop of the World." First Friday on March 6 will pair a curator's talk with library tours and hands‑on objects.

Pennsylvania Hospital’s Pine Building will become a public museum in May 2026, showcasing a restored apothecary, surgical amphitheatre and eight interactive galleries.

The Franklin Institute premieres a world‑premiere Universal Theme Parks exhibit this Saturday — an 18,000‑sq‑ft, hands‑on show with ride vehicles, props and interactive tech.