Happening

There’s always a lot happening at Woodmere! Beyond our exhibitions and classes, we have a wide variety of public programming, including music performances, events for the whole family, and deeper dives into art with our lectures & talks.

family programs

Looking for a way to engage your whole family in art & community programs? Explore the world of art together through hands-on activities, storytelling, and interactive special events designed to spark imagination and connection. A time for families to learn and create together!

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Activity
Children 18 months - 5 years, with adult
Maguire Hall

Toddler Tours & Artful Play

10:30 am
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Jan 28, 2026
$15 for accompanying adult, free for all children
Calling all artists who toddle! Join us for an hour of creative playtime in Woodmere's studios and galleries.
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Program
All ages
Smith Hall
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Family Day with The Clay Studio Claymobile

11:00 am - 12:30 pm
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Apr 11, 2026
Free
CLAYMOBILE, a program of The Clay Studio, is a “pop-up” ceramics studio that provides fun and engaging experiences to nurture children's imagination with the tactile medium of clay.
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Children's Classes
Ages 4 - 12, with adult
Maguire Hall Children's Studio

Weekend Artmaking Sessions

Saturday sessions: 10:30 am - noon; 12:30 - 2 pm; 2:30 - 4pm; Sunday sessions: noon - 1:30 pm; 2 - 3:30 pm
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Apr 4, 2026
$5/child Woodmere Family Members (Adult members are FREE) ; $10/child Individual Level Members (Adult members are FREE) ; $15/adult; $10/child, Non-Members
Join us at Woodmere's Children's Studio at the Frances M. Maguire Hall for Art and Education. Art projects in the studio will change on a weekly basis. Visit often to create a variety of different artworks! Registration is recommended. We are grateful to the PHLY Foundation and the MacDonald Family for their generous support of the Children's Studio.
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PERFORMANCES at woodmere

Woodmere celebrates music & community in Philadelphia with Jazz and Classical performances, along with occasional choir and gospel concerts, and dance productions. With exceptional performers, an acoustically astounding space, and amazing works of art, the concert experience at the Museum is like no other.

WRTI is a partner for Music at Woodmere.
Friday Night Jazz is offered in partnership with LifeLine Music Coalition.

Jazz Organ and The Philly Sound 

Philadelphia, considered the “Jazz Organ Capital of the World” in the mid 20th century, reshaped jazz into a popular, swinging, danceable contemporary music. Join us as Rich Budesa brings the Hammond B-3 organ to Woodmere for a swinging, finger-snapping evening. Travel the path of “Philly Bop” with the music of Jimmy Smith’s “The Sermon,” Charles Earland’s “More Today Than Yesterday,” and other classic tunes.
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Tempesta di Mare presents Revolution Tunes

Harpsichordist, John Walthausen plays music from the Francis Hopkinson Collection of Music, one of the most important sources of early American music and Philadelphia’s early history.
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From Blues to Swing: The Voices of Bessie Smith and Billie Holiday

Experience the soul stirring power of Bessie Smith’s blues and Billie Holiday’s intimate and elegant swing phrasing of swing. Vocalists Sherry Butler and M’cal Beckham will convey the feelings of songs like “God Bless the Child” and “Ain’t Nobody’s Business If I Do,” honoring two iconic voices whose music still resonates today.
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tuesday nights at the movies

On Tuesday nights, Woodmere’s main gallery is transformed into an intimate setting for screenings of rare and underseen films as well as classics. Tuesday Nights at the Movies is presented with the Chestnut Hill Film Group and sponsored by the Chestnut Hill Local.

Donations suggested.

Lectures & talks

Our lectures, talks, and panel discussions provide enriching experiences that deepen your understanding of art and culture. Engage with curators, artists, writers, and scholars  who offer insightful perspectives on exhibitions, the Museum's collection, and historical and cultural contexts that spark discussion and invite audiences of all backgrounds to explore art in meaningful ways.

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Artists' Talk
Smith Hall

Artists' Talk: Henry Bermudez and Judith Schaechter

2 - 3 pm
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Apr 18, 2026
FREE for Woodmere Members | $10 Non-Members
Join Henry Bermudez and Judith Schaechter for an artists’ talk moderated by curator Robert Cozzolino.
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Panel Conversation
All ages
Smith Hall

Stories in Art: The Shared Path of Syd Carpenter and Sana Musasama

2:00 - 3:30 pm
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Apr 25, 2026
FREE for Woodmere Members | $15 Non-Members
Join us for a conversation between artists Syd Carpenter and Sana Musasama.
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school trips &
private tours

Woodmere offers tours with our docents and a variety of educational events. Explore the options today!

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