Ryerss Museum and Library
7370 Central Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19111
(215) 685-0544
ryerssmuseum@gmail.com

Hours:
Friday: 10-4
Saturday: 10-4
Sunday: 10-4

Admission: FREE
Donations welcome

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  • Ben and Me – Rescheduled! July 18, 2026

    Due to extreme heat conditions in the museum, our Ben and Me party has been rescheduled to Saturday, July 18 at 1 PM.  There’s still time to register by emailing us at ryerssmuseum@gmail.com !

    When: Saturday, June 18 at 1 PM

    Where: 7370 Central Ave., Phila. 19111

    Cost: FREE! But donations greatly appreciated

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  • Ben and Me: Ben Franklin’s Amazing Inventions! Saturday, June 20 from 1 to 3 PM

    Join us for a party for kids 0-12 in honor of the end of the school year! Celebrate Philadelphia’s most inventive Founding Father with stories, crafts, refreshments and lots of fun!

    When: Saturday, June 20 at 1 PM

    Where: 7370 Central Ave., Phila. 19111

    Cost: FREE! But donations greatly appreciated

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  • Lecture : Sesqui! by Thomas Keels. Saturday, June 6 at 1

    Coming up on June 6! Register now for this special presentation on the Sesquicentennial Exposition of 1926 by Historian/Author/Lecturer Thomas Keels. Come learn how the city celebrated the 150th Anniversary of our country. Save your seat: ryerssmuseum@gmail.com

    Coming up on June 6! Register now for this special presentation on the Sesquicentennial Exposition of 1926 by Historian/Author/Lecturer Thomas Keels. Come learn how the city celebrated the 150th Anniversary of our country. Save your seat: ryerssmuseum@gmail.com…

  • Northeast 250: Threads of History, May 3, 2026 1-3 PM

    Tacony Lab and the Friends of Ryerss Museum and Library Present:
    Northeast 250: Threads of History

    Join Tacony LAB at Ryerss Museum and Library for a free afternoon of fun as part of their series of events in honor of our country’s 250th anniversary. Participants will learn about the history of flags, help make a part of a flag and make a fun craft!

    When: May 3, 2026 from 1 to 3
    Where: 7370 Central Ave., Philadelphia PA 19111
    Cost: FREE!

     

    To sign up: Visit https://tinyurl.com/2n9cpfms or use this QR code: 

     

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  • Play Ball! Shibe Park and Beyond, Saturday, May 2 at 1:00 PM

    Calling all Phillies Fans! A’s Fans!
    And fans of everything Philadelphia Baseball!
    Join us at Ryerss Museum and Library
    Saturday, May 2 at 1:00 pm
    for a special presentation by Rick Spector:

    Play Ball! Shibe Park and Beyond

    Register by email: ryerssmuseum@gmail.com
    Suggested $5.00 donation per attendee

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