City As Classroom Resource Guide

CITY AS CLASSROOM RESOURCE GUIDE

This comprehensive guide includes information about noteworthy Philadelphia cultural and educational institutions, admission fees/ticket prices, sites that can be visited free of charge, how to apply for CAC funds, and the logistics of taking students off-campus and getting them back safely.

Educational Resources: Freebies: Museums Always Free Historic Sites Sometimes Free Visual Art Free With Cultural Passport Performing Arts Logistics: Public Lectures Transportation Walking Tours Funding

MUSEUMS

The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University African American Museum in Philadelphia The Barnes Foundation Chemical Heritage Foundation The Franklin Institute Independence Seaport Museum The Mütter Museum National Constitution Center National Museum of American Jewish History New Hall Military Museum Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) Philadelphia Art Alliance Philadelphia History Museum The Philadelphia Museum of Art The Rodin Museum The Rosenbach Museum and Library

The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, $13 student admission The Academy of Natural Sciences is America’s oldest natural history museum and a world leader in biodiversity and environmental research. For 200 years, the Academy has explored the remarkable diversity of our natural world, sharing these discoveries with the public through extraordinary collections, innovative exhibits, educational programming, and publications.

African American Museum in Philadelphia 701 Arch St., $10 student admission The African American Museum in Philadelphia is home to an amazing collection of objects and illustrations that chronicle and dramatically unfold the incredible story of the black Diaspora. A massive assortment of art, artifacts, period clothing, furniture, military weapons, industrial tools, musical instruments, photographs, diaries, documents, records, books, journals, paintings, prints, drawings, sculptures, fiber and mixed-media works comprise our capti- vating collection.

The Barnes Foundation 2025 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Free for students on weekdays/$10 admission on weekends The Barnes Foundation maintains and displays one of the world's leading collections of French impressionist and post -impressionist paintings. Featuring 181 Renoirs, 69 Cézannes and 59 Matisses --along with works by Manet, Degas, Seurat, Prendergrast, Titian and Picasso—it is a must-see for art lovers while in Philadelphia.

Chemical Heritage Foundation 315 Chestnut Street, FREE admission The Chemical Heritage Foundation is dedicated to preserving and sharing the history and heritage of the chemical and molecular sciences, technologies and allied industries. The Chemical Heritage Foundation is housed in the First National Bank building built in 1865.

The Franklin Institute 222 North 20th Street, $20 student admission Named after the noted American scientist and statesman Benjamin Franklin, the Franklin Institute is one of the oldest centers of science education and development in the United States, dating to 1824.

Independence Seaport Museum Penn’s Landing (Society Hill), $12 student admission Independence Seaport Museum, located on Penn’s Landing on the Delaware River just a short walk from the Liberty Bell, showcases the fascinating maritime heritage and contemporary stories of Philadelphia’s rivers, the Jersey Shore, and beyond. Explore exhibit galleries, watch craftsmen build wooden boats, tour historic vessels, browse the nautical gift shop, and enjoy great river views and breezes with a stroll along the Delaware.

The Mütter Museum 19 South 22nd Street, $13 student admission The Mutter Museum is a medicalmuseum that contains a collection of medical oddities, anatomical and pathological specimens, wax models, and antique medical equipment. The museum is part of The College of Physicians of Philadel- phia.

National Constitution Center 5th & Arch Streets, $13 student admission The National Constitution Center, located on Philadelphia's Independence Mall, is the first museum in the world devoted to dramatically telling the story of The United States Constitution from Revolutionary times to the present through more than 100 interactive and multimedia exhibits, film, photographs, text, sculpture and artifacts.

National Museum of American Jewish History 101 S. Independence Mall East, $11 student admission The National Museum of American Jewish History, located in the heart of historic Philadelphia, tells the story of American Jews from their arrival in North America more than 350 years ago to the present. It is the only museum in the nation dedicated solely to telling the story of Jews in America.

New Hall Military Museum Chestnut Street between 3rd & 4th Streets, FREE Admission The New Hall Military Museum is devoted to interpreting the role of the military in early American history. This building is a reconstruction of the one built by the Carpenters' Company in 1791, and it originally housed the office of the first Secretary of War, Henry Knox, and his staff. The building currently houses exhibits highlighting the origins of the United States Army, Marine Corps and Navy with displays featuring weapons, uniforms, battle flags and more.

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) 118 North Broad Street *Free admission for all students, faculty, and staff with a La Salle ID* A jewel nestled in the heart of Center City, the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts boasts a vast collection of Ameri- can art and treasures by local and national luminaries such as Charles Willson Peale (founder of the Academy), Thomas Eakins (who taught here), and Violet Oakley. One of Gilbert Stuart’s portraits of George Washington is a special source of pride for locals, as are other well-known paintings by artists such as Winslow Homer, John Singer Sargent, Edward Hop- per and Cecilia Beaux – to name just a few.

Philadelphia Art Alliance 251 South 18th Street, $3 student admission The Philadelphia Art Alliance is dedicated to the advancement and appreciation of innovative contemporary art with a focus on craft and design, and to inspiring dynamic interaction between audiences and artists in a setting of historic and aesthetic significance.

Philadelphia History Museum 15 S.7th St, $8 student admission Explore Philadelphia’s 330-year history at this newly renovated historic building just steps from Independence Hall.Walk on the world’s largest map of Philadelphia while you immerse yourself in the world of the city’s diverse citizens from the 17th to the 21st centuries and explore what it means to be a Philadelphian. Exhibitions feature treasures from the city’s founding to today, celebrating everything from Philadelphia as “Workshop of the World” to “World Series Champions.” Daily programs and tours.

The Philadelphia Museum of Art 26th Street Benjamin Franklin Parkway, $14 student admission (Pay What You Wish admission every Wednesday after 5p and on the first Sunday of each month) Like Philadelphia’s own Parthenon, the Philadelphia Museum of Art sits majestically on a rise at the end of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. The vast collections of this temple of art make it the third-largest art museum in the country, and an absolute must-see on the city’s cultural circuit. View striking Renaissance master paintings, elaborately carved stone al- tarpieces along with entire period rooms and architectural settings from around the world.

The Rodin Museum 2154 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, $7 recommended student admission The greatest hits of the famed 19th-century sculptor are all here – bronze casts of Eternal Springtime, The Gates of Hell, The Burghers of Calais, and, of course, The Thinker. Bold, energetic and emotionally intense, these works are set in a temple-like building down the Benjamin Franklin Parkway from the Philadelphia Museum of Art, which administers the collection.

The Rosenbach Museum and Library 2008-2010 Delancey Place, $5 student admission The Rosenbach Museum and Library’s adjacent 1860s townhouses provide an intimate setting for an expanding collection of nearly 400,000 rare books, manuscripts, and fine and decorative artist objects, dating from the 6th century BCE to the present day.The museum and library offer a wide variety of programs and events to engage visitors in the museum’s remarkable and expanding collection and to inspire curiosity, inquiry, and creativity.

Betsy Ross House Carpenters' Hall Christ Church Christ Church Burial Ground Congress Hall Eastern State Penitentiary Elfreth's Alley The First Bank of the United States Franklin Court Historic Germantown Declaration House Independence Hall Library Hall Merchants' Exchange Old City Hall Pennsylvania Hospital Philosophical Hall Reading Terminal Market Second Bank of the United States

Betsy Ross House 239 Arch Street, $6 student admission The Betsy Ross House, a row home built in 1740, has been restored to about the year 1777, and it commemorates Betsy Ross' legend and history. In 1777, Ross was commissioned by George Washington to create the first American Flag. Alt- hough no official records exist to prove the story of Ross creating the legendary "Stars and Stripes," the descendants of Ross have passed her story down from generation to generation, which detailed Ross' role as a national matriarch and the feminine face of the American Revolution.

Carpenters' Hall 320 Chestnut Street, FREE Admission Carpenters Hall was built in 1770. The First Continental Congress met at Carpenters' Hall in September 1774 to draw up a Declaration of Rights and Grievances and an appeal to King George III. This was in response to the Colonies' outrage towards the British Parliament over punishing Massachusetts for the Boston Tea Party. During the Revolutionary War, Carpenters' Hall served as a hospital and an arsenal for American forces.

Christ Church 2nd Street above Market Street, $2 donation requested Often called the "Nation's Church," this Episcopalian church has been an active parish since 1695, and it is where Benja- min Franklin, Absalom Jones, Robert Morris, Betsy Ross, Benjamin Rush and George Washington worshipped. It was the first parish of the Church of England (Anglican) in Pennsylvania. It is also the church where the American Episcopal Church was born. The steeple, financed by a lottery organized by Franklin, was the tallest structure in the Colonies for 83 years.

Christ Church Burial Ground 5th & Arch Street, $2 student admission Christ Church Burial Ground is one of America's most interesting graveyards from the Colonial and Revolutionary Eras; the burial ground has 1,400 markers on two acres. The graveyard is the final resting place for some of America's most prominent leaders including Benjamin Franklin and four other signers of The Declaration of Independence.

Congress Hall Chestnut Street between 5th & 6th Streets, FREE Admission Constructed between 1787 and 1789 as the Philadelphia County Court House, Congress Hall served as the United States Capitol, the meeting place of the United States Congress, from 1790 to 1800, when Philadelphia was the Capital of the United States. Among the historic events that took place where were the inaugurations of President George Washing- ton (his second) and President John Adams.

Eastern State Penitentiary 2027 Fairmount Ave, $10 student admission This was the world’s first true penitentiary, a prison designed to inspire penitence—or true regret—in the hearts of criminals. The original seven cellblocks spread like the spokes of a wheel and had running water and central heat before the White House. Its vaulted sky-lit cells held many of America’s most notorious criminals, including Al Capone. The prison stands today in ruin, a haunting world of crumbling cellblocks and a surprising, eerie beauty. Daytime prison tours are offered every day year round.

Elfreth's Alley Off N. 2nd Street between Arch & Race Streets, FREE Admission Named for blacksmith Jeremiah Elfreth, Elfreth's Alley, with its 33 houses, is the oldest continuously occupied residential street in the United States, since 1713. Elfreth's Alley includes a museum about the living history of the Alley.

The First Bank of the United States 3rd Street between Chestnut & Walnut Sts. (Not currently open for tours) The First Bank of the United States was chartered by Congress and President Washington in 1791 under the direction of the Treasury Secretary, Alexander Hamilton. Architecturally, the First Bank of the United States building won wide ac- claim upon its completion in 1797, and it is believed to be one of the first examples of Classical monumental design.

Franklin Court Between 3rd & 4th Streets and Chestnut & Market Sts, FREE Admission Benjamin Franklin, one of America's Founding Fathers, was a very accomplished author, diplomat, inventor, philanthro- pist, political pundit, printer, statesman and scientist during his 84-year life. Franklin's house once stood in Franklin Court, however it was razed in 1812. Today, the Robert Venturi-designed "Ghost House" stands depicting the frame of Franklin's home.

Historic Germantown (Addressed throughout Germantown, Admission fees vary) Historic Germantown is a partnership of sixteen historical houses, destinations and museums in Northwest Philadelphia that have come together to protect, preserve and share some of Philadelphia's most prized historical assets.

Declaration House 7th & Market Streets, FREE admission Declaration House, or Graff House as it is also referred to, is on the site where Thomas Jefferson lived when he wrote The Declaration of Independence, appealing to the natural principles of justice and equality. Be sure to request to watch the free 10 minute movie entitled Portrait of a Patriot which tells the story of Jefferson and the writing of The Declaration of Independence.

Independence Hall Chestnut Street between 5th & 6th Streets, $1.50 advance reservation suggested Independence Hall, the birthplace of America, was built in 1732 as the Pennsylvania State House. Within this hallowed hall, the Second Continental Congress met in May 1775, and The Declaration of Independence was adopted on July 4, 1776. Independence Hall is also where the Constitutional Convention met to draft, debate and then sign The United States Constitution on September 17, 1787.

Library Hall 105 South 5th Street (entrance on Library Street) The Library Company of Philadelphia, founded by Benjamin Franklin in 1731, served as the Library of Congress from 1774 to 1800. In the 1880s, the Library Company moved to 1314 Locust Street, and the original Library Hall was then demolished. In the 1950s, a reproduction of Library Hall was constructed on its original site. Today, Library Hall houses some of the American Philosophical Society’s collections, and the Library Company still functions as a prominent research library on Locust Street.

Merchants' Exchange 3rd Street at Walnut Street, FREE Admission The Merchants’ Exchange, designed by William Strickland in 1831, is the oldest stock exchange building in the United States. During President Andrew Jackson’s first term in office, Philadelphia, along with the rest of America, was in the midst of an economic boom, and the building was a hub for financial and commercial activities.

Old City Hall Chestnut Street between 5th & 6th Streets, FREE Admission The United States Supreme Court met here from 1791 until 1800 when the Capital of the United States was moved from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C. Early members of the Supreme Court included: John Jay, Chief Justice, 1789 to 1795; Oliver Ellsworth, Chief Justice, 1796 to 1800; and John Marshall, Associate Justice who later became Chief Justice, 1801 to 1835.

Pennsylvania Hospital 8th & 9th Streets and Spruce & Pine Street, $4 suggested donation Founded in 1751 by Benjamin Franklin, Pennsylvania Hospital is the first hospital in America. The first building that was erected in 1755 is still in use today. The best view of the original building is from Pine Street between 8th & 9th Streets.

Historic Sites

Philosophical Hall 104 South Fifth Street between Chestnut and Walnut Sts, FREE Admission The American Philosophical Society was founded in 1743 as a home for thinkers about nature, machines, industry and governance. It was founded through the outgrowth of an idea fostered by Benjamin Franklin, and it is the oldest learned society in the United States. Today, the Society continues as an eminent scholarly organization of world-wide reputation, renowned for its excellence in scholarly research and publications, its library, its exhibitions and its inter- national roster of elected members who make up a veritable Who’s Who of outstanding individuals in the arts, humanities and the sciences.

Reading Terminal Market 12th and Arch Streets, FREE (public market) Since 1893, Reading Terminal Markets has offered the people of Philadelphia mouth-watering aromas, produce fresh from the field, Amish specialties, fresh meats, seafood, and poultry, hand-made pottery, jewelry and crafts from around the world, and the hustle and bustle of a multitude of diverse people. An exhilarating selection of baked goods, meats, poultry, seafood, produce, flowers, ethnic foods, cookware and eclectic restaurants are peppered throughout the Market.

Second Bank of the United States 420 Chestnut Street, FREE Admission Completed in 1824, the Second Bank of the United States is one of the finest examples of Greek Revival architecture, modeled on the Parthenon in Greece. The Second Bank was designed by William Strickland who was known as the "city architect" because he created a large number of Philadelphia’s public buildings. The Second Bank was incorpo- rated in 1816, and it was one of the most influential financial institutions in the world until 1832. Today, the building houses a collection of late 18th and early 19th Century portraits.

VISUAL ART

The Barnes Foundation La Salle Art Museum Mural Arts Program Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) Philadelphia Art Alliance Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens The Philadelphia Museum of Art The Rodin Museum Woodmere Museum

Back to top Visual Art The Barnes Foundation 2025 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Free for students on weekdays/$10 admission on weekends The Barnes Foundation maintains and displays one of the world's leading collections of French impressionist and post- impressionist paintings. Featuring 181 Renoirs, 69 Cézannes and 59 Matisses --along with works by Manet, Degas, Seu- rat, Prendergrast, Titian and Picasso—it is a must-see for art lovers while in Philadelphia.

La Salle Art Museum 1900 W. Olney Ave (Olney Hall), Free Admission The mission of the La Salle University Art Museum is to further the University’s Lasallian educational objectives by help- ing students, other members of the University community and the general public to experience significant, original works of art in an intimate setting and to place them in meaningful contexts.

Mural Arts Throughout Center City The City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program unites artists and communities through a collaborative process, rooted in the traditions of mural-making, to create art that transforms public spaces and individual lives. There are more than 3,000 murals throughout Philadelphia, making it the “Mural Capital of the World.”

Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens 1020 South Street, $8 student admission Philadelphia's Magic Gardens (PMG) is a mosaicked visionary art environment, gallery, and community arts center that preserves, interprets, and provides access to Isaiah Zagar's unique mosaic art environment and his public murals. The Magic Gardens site, Zagar’s largest artwork, includes a fully tiled indoor space and a massive outdoor mosaic sculpture garden that spans half a block on Philadelphia’s famous South Street.

The Rodin Museum 2154 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Pay What You Wish , $7 recommended for student admission The greatest hits of the famed 19th-century sculptor are all here – bronze casts of Eternal Springtime, The Gates of Hell, The Burghers of Calais, and, of course, The Thinker. Bold, energetic and emotionally intense, these works are set in a temple-like building down the Benjamin Franklin Parkway from the Philadelphia Museum of Art, which administers the collection.

Woodmere Art Museum 9201 Germantown Avenue, Free student admission Housed in a 19th-century stone mansion on six acres in the Chestnut Hill neighborhood of Philadelphia, Woodmere is a museum dedicated to Philadelphia’s artists that first opened its doors to the public in 1910.

Annenberg Center Live $10 student rush tickets Pennsylvania Ballet $15 student rush tickets Arden Theatre Company $10 student rush tickets Philadelphia Chamber Music Society $10 student rush tickets Azuka Theatre $30 student membership with unlimited $15 student tickets (reserved) year-round tickets

FringeArts Philadelphia Orchestra $15 Presented Fringe Festival tickets $8 student rush tickets $5 off Neighborhood Fringe Festival tickets if original $25 student membership with unlimited price is $15 or more year-round tickets

InterAct Theatre Company Philadelphia Theatre Company $15 student tickets $10 student rush tickets

Lantern Theater Company Wilma Theater $10 student rush tickets $10 student tickets

Opera Philadelphia $10 student rush tickets (Academy of Music performances only) Back to top

PUBLIC LECTURES

Free Library of Philadelphia Author Events The Author Events series at the Free Library of Philadelphia offers the opportunity to engage in meaningful dialogue with today's most celebrated voices in the humanities and sciences. Presenting more than 125 programs each year, the series draw 25,000–30,000 attendees each season with more than 300,000 podcasts downloaded annually.

Penn Humanities Forum The Penn Humanities Forum seeks to demonstrate the importance of humanistic thought across the arts, sciences and professions and to invite the public and the university to discover their common stake in the “thinking arts.” Each year, the Forum selects a new theme and uses this subject to facilitate an integrated platform of research, teaching and interchange with the community. The Forum’s annual calendar of public lectures, performances, and exhibitions, many of them free, feature renowned artists, writers, historians, scientists, philosophers, and others whose contributions have helped to shape and reshape the human experience.

WALKING TOURS

The Preservation Alliance The Preservation Alliance’s guided walking tours interpret the past, present and future of the Philadelphia region as expressed through architecture, urban design and social history.

Mural Arts Tours Explore the world's largest outdoor art gallery. The City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program unites artists and communities through a collaborative process, rooted in the traditions of mural-making, to create art that transforms public spaces and individual lives. Take a tour of this expansive outdoor public art collection of more than 3,800 murals. Each tour is led by an experienced guide who will share the stories behind the art, including the people, places, and themes of each mural. Along the way, learn about the mural-making process, the culture of the neigh- borhoods, and how the murals complement their environment. Public tour options include walking, trolley, and train. Back to top ALWAYS FREE

Bartram’s Gardens Carpenters Hall Chemical Heritage Foundation Christ Church Curtis Institute of Music’s Student Recitals Edgar Allen Poe National Historic Site Elfreth’s Alley The Fabric Workshop and Museum Independence Hall and Congress Hall Institute of Contemporary Art Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts The President’s House: Freedom and Slavery in the Making of a New Nation United States Mint Woodmere Art Museum

FREE ON CERTAIN DAYS

Barnes Foundation

Philadelphia Museum of Art

Rodin Museum

Bartram’s Gardens: America’s Birthplace of Gardening Join a morning bird walk or stroll through the fragrant flower gardens and riverside meadows at Bartram's Gar- den, the place where gardening first took root in America. With its riverfront location and beautiful view of the Philadelphia skyline, Bartram’s Garden creates a fielded oasis, rich in history and outfitted with 18th-century farm buildings. Tours are available of this 45-acre National Historic Landmark from April through October.

Carpenters Hall: Meeting place of the First Continental Congress Before the U.S. Constitution and the Declaration of Independence, there was the First Continental Congress. In 1774, delegates from 12 colonies gathered at Carpenters’ Hall and voted to support a trade embargo against Eng- land, one of the first unified acts of defiance against the King. The building still stands tall, showcasing its gor- geous Georgian architecture, and free exhibitions inside educate visitors on the events of 1774 and the building's history.

Chemical Heritage Foundation: Exploring the impact of science and technology Located in a former Civil War-era bank building, the free museum at the Chemical Heritage Foundation houses permanent and rotating exhibitions, showcasing hundreds of 18th- to 20th-century artifacts that tell the stories of the successes, astonishing failures and strange surprises behind the scientific discoveries that changed our world.

Christ Church: Where Colonial America made its break with the Church of England Christ Church, the first parish in Pennsylvania of the Church of England, was the worshipping grounds for notable names including George Washington, Betsy Ross and Benjamin Franklin. Considered one of the finest examples of Georgian architecture, the 18th-century building is open daily and tours are offered of both the church and the nearby Christ Church Burial Ground, where you can toss a penny on Franklin’s grave for good luck. While visits are free-of-charge, donations are appreciated.

Curtis Institute of Music’s Student Recitals: Prodigies flock to the world’s most select conservatory Music lovers can scope out future stars at the free Student Recital Series at the Curtis Institute of Music, where students perform solo and chamber works most Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings during the school year, as well as during many weekends.

Edgar Allan Poe National Historical Site The house where Poe wrote and published some of his greatest tales The Edgar Allan Poe National Historical Site was once home to the legendary writer who wrote short stories such as "The Black Cat" here. Visitors can explore his fascinating life and learn how Poe influenced today’s literary heavy-hitters. Tours are self-guided or led by a park ranger.

Elfreth’s Alley: The nation’s oldest continuously inhabited residential street Elfreth’s Alley was home to the 18th-century artisans and trades-people who were the backbone of colonial Phila- delphia. While a modern city has sprung up around it, the alley — the nation's oldest continuously inhabited street — preserves three centuries of evolution through its old-fashioned flower boxes, shutters, Flemish bond brickwork and other architectural details, along with houses still occupied by Philadelphia citizens. Two adjacent houses, built in 1755, are now a museum and are open to the public (for a small fee).

The Fabric Workshop and Museum: Devoted to artists creating new work in fabrics and other materials A contemporary art museum devoted to creating work in new media and new materials through its Artists-in- Residence program, The Fabric Workshop and Museum boasts an extensive permanent collection, in-house and touring exhibitions and comprehensive educational programming. Holding a community spirit, admission is free- of-charge. Back to top Independence Hall and Congress Hall Birthplace of both the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution True to its roots, Independence Hall – the birthplace of the Declaration of Independence and the U.S Constitution as well as one of our country's greatest symbols of democracy – remains free to the public, although tickets are required. Pick up tickets at the Independence Visitor Center starting at 8:30 a.m. and be sure to check out Con- gress Hall — home of the U.S. Congress from 1790 to 1800, during the time when Philadelphia served as the tem- porary capital of the U.S. — during your visit.

Institute of Contemporary Art Museum introducing provocative contemporary artists for more than 40 years Ever since Andy Warhol and his entourage caused a near-riot here in 1965, the Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) has been shaking up the city with shows revealing the hottest and coolest trends in contemporary art. The ICA has led the way with the first-ever museum shows of Warhol, Laurie Anderson, Agnes Martin, Robert Indiana and other influential artists, and continues to host distinctive exhibitions for visitors to explore, free of admission.

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts *All La Salle students, faculty and staff receive unlimited free admission, with La Salle ID* PAFA's museum is internationally known for its collections of 19th- and 20th-century American paintings, sculptures, and works on paper. Its archives house important materials for the study of American art history, museums, and art training.

The President’s House: Freedom and Slavery in the Making of a New Nation Commemorating the lives of nine enslaved Africans at the nation’s first executive mansion Wonder what it was like to live in the first "White House"? President’s House: Freedom and Slavery in the Making of a New Nation, an open-air, free exhibit located next to the Liberty Bell Center, explores the paradox of slavery and freedom at the nation’s first executive mansion, where Presidents George Washington and John Adams lived during their terms and where nine enslaved people served the first president.

United States Mint Where pocket change and commemorative coins are made At least half of the nation’s circulating coins are made right here in Philadelphia at the U.S. Mint. Take a trip to the facilities and you'll get to see the process in action (from high above and behind protective glass). Interactive displays depict the many presidential and honorary commemoratives designed here, and early coining equipment and rare and historic coins are also on view.

Barnes Foundation One of the world’s foremost collections of French Impressionist and Post-Impressionist paintings On the first Sunday of every month, visitors to The Barnes Foundation – one of the world’s leading collections of French Impressionist and Post-Impressionist paintings– can enjoy free admission, family entertainment and in- formative seminars from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Free tickets can be obtained- on site starting at 9 a.m. for 10 a.m. entrance times and later. Featuring 181 Renoirs, 69 Cézannes and 59 Matisses, along with works by Manet, De- gas, Seurat, Prendergrast, Titian and Picasso, The Barnes Foundation is certainly a museum not to miss-out on.

Philadelphia Museum of Art Third-largest art museum in the country and a must-see attraction Every Wednesday night starting at 5 p.m., the Philadelphia Museum of Art is open to visitors who can pay what they wish to explore the entire main building, showcasing works by Marcel Duchamp, Salvador Dalí, Himalayan artists and many others. Budget-conscious art lovers can also pay what they wish on the first Sunday of every month. In addition, the museum offers free cell phone tours that add perspective to the collections as you stroll through the galleries.

African American Museum in Philadelphia Betsy Ross House Eastern State Penitentiary All Historic Germantown Sites Independence Seaport Museum Morris Arboretum National Liberty Museum National Museum of American Jewish History Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Penn Museum Philadelphia Art Alliance Philadelphia History Museum Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens Rosenbach of the Free Library of Philadelphia Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts Arden Theatre Company Azuka Theatre FringeArts Painted Bride Art Center Philadelphia Chamber Music Society

LOGISTICS

Transportation When planning a CAC excursion, there are several options to consider.

 University Vans: La Salle vans carry up to 15 individuals (including driver) and can be reserved through the City as Classroom program [contact Heather McGee: [email protected]]. Keep in mind that you will first need to become certified to drive university vans, which entails a one hour training with La Salle’s Office of Public Safety. Trainings are scheduled approximately once every 2 weeks and you can sign up by calling: 215.951.1300

 SEPTA: Public transportation via SEPTA is easily accessible from La Salle and is an affordable option. You can request funds for tokens on the City as Classroom Application and can find information on bus and subway schedules by visiting SEPTA’s website.

 Student Carpooling: Students may prefer to drive themselves and/or carpool to off-campus locations. This is an acceptable option, provided that the faculty member does not transport students in his/her private vehicle.

Funding If you are considering engaging your students with educational resources outside of the classroom, we invite you to apply for City as Classroom funds to cover some or all related expenses. This application can be used to request funds that will cover admission fees, ticketsLogistics for performances, transportation costs, and related expenses. Faculty have historically used funds to take students to plays, concerts, operas, museums, and walking tours (architectural and mural arts). Guidelines for funding evaluation include:

 Priority will be given to funding for undergraduate classes.  Priority will be given to funding for activities that will not be available in future semesters (e.g., a special exhibit at a museum, a concert or play andTransportation so forth).  Priority will be given to discrete events rather than underwriting continuing costs of student participation in activities required by a course. Funding  Funding of admission costs will be limited Safetyto $12.00 per person.

Applications for Spring 2017 will be accepted beginning on December 1, 2016 and will continue until all funds are allocated. You will be notified of a decision within 1-2 weeks of your submission. Please contact Heather McGee ([email protected]) with any questions you may have.