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Events
Ryerss Museum & Library hosts a number of monthly events, listed below as well as special annual events. All of our activities are free and open to the public. Please call or check our Facebook page to confirm monthly events as the calendar is subject to change.
Ryerss June/July 2026 Calendar of Events:
…Used book sale in the museum basement First Saturday of every month from 11:00-3:00
June 6 11-3:00 Used book sale in the museum basement June 6 1–3:00 Sesqui!: A talk by Tom Keels on the USA’s sesquicentennial Email ryerssmuseum@gmail.com to register; $5 donation JUNE 10, 11, 12, 13 & 14 PARKS ON TAP AT BURHOLME June 10,11 & 12
4 -10:00 PARKS ON TAP – Philadelphia’s traveling beer garden will be at Burholme Park in front of Ryerss Museum & Library 5 -7:00 Come on In. Special Wednesday, Thursday & Friday hours at Ryerss Museum & Library. Always free admission. June 13 & 14
12 – 10:00 PARKS ON TAP – Philadelphia’s traveling beer garden will be at Burholme Park in front of Ryerss Museum & Library 12 – 4:00 Come on In. Visit Ryerss Museum & Library. Always free admission. June 12 1-3:00 Friday Fibercraft Group June 19 1-3:00 Book Club: How to Read a Book June 20 1-3:00 Storytime end-of-year party!: Ben and Me : Ben Franklin’s Amazing Inventions Email ryerssmuseum@gmail.com to register June 21 10-3:00 WaWa Welcome America Day Here at Ryerss June 28 11-2:00 PA Unclaimed Property Event: Come search for property with PA staff help here at Ryerss. July 3-5 10- 4:00 HAPPY 250TH USA – Ryerss is closed *Sept 27 *Special screening of the documentary In Pursuit: Philadelphia and the Making of America Episode 6 here at Ryerss. Stay tuned for more details! -
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
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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 HistoryJoin 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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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
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