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: 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

  • 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: 

     

  • 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

  • Friends of Ryerss Victorian Christmas Open House, December 13, 11-3

    Friends of Ryerss Museum & Library

    Present

    A Victorian Christmas

    Saturday, December 13th 2025

    From 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

    Good Cheer

    Raffle Baskets

    Crafts for Sale!

    Festive Decorations

    Santa visits from 12 to 2

    Blacksmith Demonstration

     Hot Chocolate on the Porch

    Holiday Music, Wassail to drink

    Homemade Baked Goods for Sale

    Write Letters to Santa, Crafts to Make

    Fresh Wreaths and Holiday Greens for Sale

    Used Book Sale

    Ryerss Museum & Library

    Burholme Park, 7370 Central Ave

    Philadelphia, PA 19111

    (215)685-0544

     www.robertryerss.org    ryerssmuseum@gmail.com