Museums/Exhibits

Museums and exhibits have varying schedules;please call for exact days, hours and prices.

• ABINGTON ART CENTER , 515 Meetinghouse Rd., Jenkintown, 215-887-4882. METAMORPHOSIS, Features work inspired by butterflies by more than a dozen local artists. Runs through July 27. JACQUES WILMORE, Features oil paintings exploring various social and political concerns by Jacques Wilmore. Runs through April 5. HOVERING ABOVE, Featuring outdoor sculptures by various artists in Abington Art Center's sculpture park. Runs through Nov. 30.
• ACADEMY OF NATURAL SCIENCES , 19th St. & the Parkway, 215-299-1000. BUTTERFLIES, Features dozens of types of butterflies from around the world. Ongoing. PLANTING THE SEEDS OF GENETICS, Features specimens, instruments and findings from the pea plant experiments by Gregor Mendell, known as the father of genetics. Runs through Sept. 28.
• ADOLPH AND ROSE LEVIS SPORTS MUSEUM , 401 S. Broad St., 215-446-3032. PERMANENT EXHIBIT, Features memorabilia from inductees into the Philadelphia Jewish Sports Hall of Fame. Ongoing.
• AFRICAN AMERICAN HERITAGE MUSEUM OF SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY , 661 Jackson Rd., Newtonville, NJ, 609-704-7262. MOSAICS, Features paintings and mosaics by Larry B. Joseph influenced by music. Runs through June 14. CAROL CUYJET, Features watercolor illustrations from children books. Runs through June 14.
• AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM , 701 Arch St., 215-574-0380. CAREGIVERS, Features portraits by Raymond Holman Jr. that profile caretakers of people with Alzheimer's and dementia. Runs through June 15.
• ALLENS LANE ART CENTER , McCallum St. & Allens Lane, 215-248-0546. VISION THRU ART, Features work by blind students in Allens Lane Art Center sculpture program. Runs through June 13.
• ALLENTOWN ART MUSEUM , 5th & Court sts., Allentown, 610-432-4333. CUPID AND PSYCHE AND THE COUNCIL OF THE GODS, Features etchings of scenes from mythology by German printmaker Susanne Maria von Sandrart (1658-1716) who worked among other artists in Raphael's studio. Runs through Aug. 3. FAY, Features work by William Wegman in celebration of his muse, Weimaraner Fay Ray. Included are Polariods, chromogenic prints, gelatin silver prints and video segments starring Fay and her pups, Battina, Chundo and Crooky. Runs through Sept. 7. A LIFE IN ART, Features 45 pieces by Philadelphia artist Linda Lee Alter, including fiber art, paintings, metal work and illustrations. Runs through Sept. 7.
• AMERICAN SWEDISH HISTORICAL MUSEUM , 1900 Pattison Ave., 215-389-1776. SECOND NATURE, Features stone, wood and bronze work by sculptor Charles Allmond, who finds his inspiration in the natural world. Runs through July 31. NORSE MYTHOLOGY, Features illustrations of scenes from mythology by Dylan Carroll. Runs through Sept. 21.
• ART IN CITY HALL , City Hall, Broad & Market sts., 2nd & 4th floors, 215-686-9912. RESTORING SPACES, Features works by youth in ArtWorks!, the Adolescent Violence Reduction Partnership and the ARTscape program of Mural Arts. Runs through June 20.
• ATWATER KENT MUSEUM , 15 S. 7th St., 215-685-4830. A GREAT COMPANY IN A GREAT CITY, Features highlights from the collection of more than 275 objects, etchings, lithographs and engravings recently transferred from the Insurance Company of North America. Included are painted engine panels, a fire warden's presentation staff and various images of volunteer fire companies in the 1800s. Runs through Aug. 1. EXPERIENCE PHILADELPHIA, Features a 40-by-40-foot Rand McNally map of the region and objects from the collection that help explain the city, its people, its businesses and its recreation. Ongoing. HOW PHILLY WORKS: STREETS AS BAROMETERS FOR URBAN LIFE, Features paintings, photographs, prints, objects and documents that explore Philadelphia street activity over 300 years. Included are objects from the City Records department, individual City departments and the Atwater Kent Museum collection. Runs through Dec. 31.
• BILL'S DELI , Berks & Tulip sts., 215-739-2650. STARVING ARTISTS EAT JUNK FOOD, Features work by Michael Hughes, Kimberly DiJohn and Brian Cote, which will be placed in and around the junk food. There will also be a flea market surrounding the building all weekend. Runs through June 8. Opening reception Fri, June 6, 5-9pm. *
• BRANDYWINE CONSERVANCY , U.S. Route 1 & Creek Rd., Chadds Ford, 610-388-2700. THE SPIRIT IS QUILLING, Features 15 decorative rolled-paper filigree by local craftswoman Ann Martin. Runs through June 15.
• BRANDYWINE RIVER MUSEUM , US Routes 1 & 100, Chadds Ford, 610-388-2700. BEYOND CONTENT, Features decorative wooden boxes from the 18th and 19th centuries. Runs through July 20. ALFRED J. MUNNINGS, Features paintings of horses, racetrack and foxhunting scenes, country portraits and rural landscapes by the British artist. Runs through Sept. 1.
• BUCKS GALLERY OF FINE ART , 201 S. State St., Newtown, 215-579-0050. TWO WORLDS — SHARED, Features work by husband and wife Valeriy and Tamara Skrypka, who are showing for the first time together. Runs through June 12.
• CAMDEN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY , Park Blvd. & Euclid Ave., Camden, NJ, 609-964-3333. CELEBRATING WALT WHITMAN, Features a copy of the 1888 Thomas Eakins portrait on loan from the Whitman House; rare and early editions of Whitman books (including a 1882 self-bound, self-published edition of "Leaves of Grass"); and a map of Whitman sites throughout Camden County. Runs through July 31.
• CHELTENHAM CENTER FOR THE ARTS , 439 Ashbourne Rd., Cheltenham, 215-379-4660. TYLER SCHOOL OF ART 1988-2008: TWENTY YEARS FAST FORWARD, Features work by Tyler School of Art graduates from 1988 to 2008. Runs through June 28.
• CLIVEDEN , 6401 Germantown Ave., 215-848-1777. BUILDING BRIDGES: LINKING LIVES AND COMMUNITIES, Featuring work inspired by the Walnut Lane Bridge by Christopher Morley, Troy Sayers and Keith Ragone. Runs through Dec. 31.
• CRANE ARTS BUILDING , 1400 N. American St., 215-235-3405. THE CRANE ADJACENT, Features a site-specific installation by Jessica Demcsak based on silhouettes of the Crane Arts Building and neighboring architecture. Runs through June 28.
• DELAWARE ART MUSEUM , 2301 Kentmere Pkwy., Wilmington, DE, 302-571-9590. THE BAROQUE WORLD OF FERNANDO BOTERO, Features paintings, sculptures and drawings by Columbian-born artist Fernando Botero. Runs through June 8. THIS IS WAR, Features more than 40 war-themed illustrations and posters focussing on the Revolutionary War, Civil War, WWI and WWII. Runs through Aug. 10.
• DELAWARE CENTER FOR THE CONTEMPORARY ARTS , 200 S. Madison St., Wilmington, DE, 302-656-6466. SURFACE/DEEP, Features encaustic paintings by Lynda Johnson, abstracted paintings of light-filled rooms by Graham Dougherty and mixed-media work by Anne Oldach. Runs through Dec. 2. GROOM ROOM, Features sculpture by Sonya Clark using thousands of hair combs to create shapes, twists and curls that resemble strands of hair and fabrics. Runs through June 15. PHILADELPHIA COLLECTS: WORKS ON PAPER, Features 51 works on paper on loan from local collectors. Included are portraits by British Pop artist David Hockney; ink drawings by Astrid Bowlby; a five-foot wide lithographic portrait by Chick Close; and a signed print and book by Andy Warhol. Runs through Sept. 22.
• DELAWARE MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY , 4840 Kenneth Pike, Wilmington, DE, 302-658-9111. INVISIBLE INVADERS, AMAZING ALLIES, Features in-depth analysis into the world of micro-organisms. This exhibit explores the beneficial and detrimental roles these tiny creatures play in our daily lives. Runs through Sept. 29.
• DEMUTH MUSEUM , 120 E. King St., Lancaster, 717-299-9940. PAST TIME: PHOTOGRAPHIC EXCHANGE, Features photographs by Ferdinand Demuth and Willam Zell. Photographs by Philadelphia artist Will Lindsay, which are inspired by Demuth and Zell, will be exhibited as well. Runs through June 22.
• DESIGN CENTER , Philadelphia University, 4200 Henry Ave., 215-951-2860. PAST PRESENT, Features an installation detailing the creation project and development of artist and architect William Cromar. Runs through July 11.
• ELLEN POWELL TIBERINO MUSEUM , 3819 Hamilton St., 215-382-2003. THE 50/50 SHOW, Features more than 50 pieces priced under $50. Curated by Marlise M. Tkaczuk. Runs through June 26.
• FRANKLIN INSTITUTE , 20th St. & the Parkway, 215-448-1200. THE GIANT HEART, Features a gigantic walk-through model of a human heart. Ongoing. AMAZING MACHINE, Features "exploded" views of everyday machines and more than two dozen rarely-displayed machines from the museum's collection, including Mailardet's automaton and a model of the Strasbourg cathedral clock. Also included are three kinetic mechanical art installations by sculptor and architect Ben Trautman. Ongoing. REAL PIRATES: THE UNTOLD STORY OF THE WHYDAH FROM SLAVE SHIP TO PIRATE SHIP, Features treasure chests of coins and gold, jewelry, weaponry such as cannons, pistols and knives and a replica of the actual ship that visitors can board. The three-masted, 300-ton galley Whydah was built as a slave ship in London in 1715 and was captured off the Bahamas by Sam Bellamy in 1717. When it was found by underwater explorer Barry Clifford in 1984, it became the first pirate ship to be discovered in American waters. Runs through Nov. 2.
• HAGLEY MUSEUM and LIBRARY , 298 Buck Rd., Wilmington, DE, 302-658-2400. LADIES' HAND FANS, Features 19 fans from the 19th century that were designed for both utility and style. Runs through Jan. 1. GIVE IT YOUR BEST: WORKPLACE POSTERS IN THE UNITED STATES, Features more than 70 graphic posters from workplace situations, from the army to corporations, that promote a strong work ethic. Runs through Jan. 4.
• INDEPENDENCE SEAPORT MUSEUM , 211 S. Columbus Blvd., 215-413-8621. BLACK HANDS, BLUE SEAS, Features art, documents, tools, memorabilia, photographs, editorial cartoons, illustrations, music, videos and literature to trace the maritime heritage of African-Americans. The exhibit focuses on the 19th and 20th centuries but begins with African origins, including West African fishing, diving and boat-building practices. Runs through March 22.
• INFUSION , 7133 Germantown Ave., 215-248-1718. RICH BOYER, Featuring photographs. Runs through June 30.
• INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY ART , 118 S. 36th St., 215-898-7108. TRISHA DONNELLY, Features an installation composed of the San Francisco-based artist's work made between 1998 and 2007. Included are sculptures, drawings, photographs, text, sound, videos and paintings. Runs through Aug. 3. WOW THAT'S MEAN AND OTHER VEGAN CUISINE, Features an installation by Trenton Doyle Hancock that reveals the next chapter in his mythic war between the Mounds and the evil Vegans. Runs through Aug. 3. MIKE'S WORLD, Features videos by Micheal Smith and Joshua White, including two new works: "Mike" and "Mike's World." Runs through Aug. 3.
• LIBRARY COMPANY OF PHILADELPHIA , 1314 Locust St., 215-546-3181. BLACK FOUNDERS: THE FREE BLACK COMMUNITY IN THE EARLY REPUBLIC, Features a detailed look at the history of the African American struggle for civil rights using resources from the Rare Books department. Runs through Oct. 10.
• MENNONITE HERITAGE CENTER , 565 Yoder Rd., Harleysville, 215-256-3020. THE WEAVER'S TRADE, Features an exploration of weaving in Pennsylvania's German rural communities. Runs through Oct. 19.
• MICHENER ART MUSEUM , 138 S. Pine St., Doylestown, 215-340-9800. COLOR, Features mixed-media work by 10 local African-American artists who draw inspiration from African traditions. Runs through July 6. MEMORY TRANSFORMED, Features drawings by Lilli Gettinger inspired by her escape in 1938 from Nazi Germany, religion and music. Runs through Aug. 3. DOG DAYS, Features more than 60 black-and-white photographs of dogs around the world by Elliot Erwitt. Runs through Aug. 31.
• MICHENER ART MUSEUM-NEW HOPE , 500 Union Square Dr., New Hope, 215-340-9800. CREATIVE BUCKS COUNTY, Features the work of visual artists, authors, playwrights, lyricists and composers who have lived and worked in Bucks County. Artists include Pearl S. Buck, Daniel Garber, Oscar Hammerstein II, Dorothy Parker, Jean Toomer and Charles Scheeler. Ongoing.
• MUTTER MUSEUM OF THE COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS , 19 S. 22nd St., 215-563-3737. EXTRAORDINARY BODIES, Features photographs by 16 contemporary artists who find beauty in the human body in non-conventional forms, from disembodiment to deformity. Runs through Dec. 31.
• NATIONAL ARCHIVES , 900 Market St., 215-606-0100. MELTING POT WOES, Features a look at patriotism and xenophobia on the home front during WWI. Runs through Aug. 31.
• NATIONAL CONSTITUTION CENTER , Independence Mall, 525 Arch St., 215-409-6600. THE STORY OF WE THE PEOPLE, Features film, photographs, text, sculptures and rare historical artifacts, including a letter sent by George Washington to Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt's "Rough Riders" jacket and items pertaining to Lincoln's assassination, to tell the story of the Constitution. Ongoing. BASEBALL AS AMERICA, Features a 6,000-square-foot exhibition examining the relationship between baseball and American culture. Included are pieces from The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. Runs through May 11.
• NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AMERICAN JEWISH HISTORY , Independence Mall, E. 55 N. 5th St., 215-923-3811. FORSHPEIS: A TASTE OF JEWISH AMERICANA, Features almost 10,000 items meant to capture the daily lives of American Jews from the 1880s to the present, with emphasis on food and food practices. Included are deli menus, matzo ball recipes and bar mitvah cake designs. Ongoing.
• NEW CASTLE COURT HOUSE MUSEUM , 211 Delaware St., New Castle, DE, 302-323-4453. EMELINE HAWKINS, Features an exhibit chronicling the story of Emeline Hawkins and her family as they escaped slavery in Maryland through the Underground Railroad. Runs through Dec. 31.
• NOYES MUSEUM OF ART , 733 Lily Lake Rd., Oceanville, NJ, 609-652-8848. SIGNATURE ARTIST MEMBERS EXHIBITION, Features work by the museum's new artist members. Runs through Dec. 31. FROM CAPE MAY TO CAIRO, Features landscape paintings by George Washington Nicholson created during the late 19th century. Runs through Nov. 9.
• PENN MUSEUM OF ARCHAEOLOGY AND ANTHROPOLOGY , 3260 South St., 215-898-4000. COUNTERPOINT: ANTHROPOLOGY AND PHOTOGRAPHY IN NEW GUINEA, Features photographs by Austin Supers of Papua, New Guinea natives in traditional face and body decoration and costume. Included is commentary by anthropologist Stuart Kirsch. Runs through Sept. 14.
• PHILADELPHIA FOLKLORE PROJECT , 735 S. 50th St., 215-726-1106. IF THESE WALLS COULD TALK: WILLIAM AND MIRIAM CRAWFORD'S DINING ROOM, Features an installation of Bill and Miriam Crawford's actual dining room walls, which are collaged with 40 years of social change memorabilia. The dining room records the Crawford's involvement in the Communist Party, civil rights, Black Power and anti-war movements, the "Stop Rizzo" campaign and more. Ongoing.
• PHILADELPHIA FOUNDATION , 1234 Market St., ste. 1800, 215-563-6417. PANOPLY, Features work by current and former participants of the 40th St. Artist-in-Residence program. Runs through June 6.
• PHILADELPHIA MUSEUM OF ART , 26th St. & Ben Franklin Parkway, 215-763-8100. CLAY, WOOD, AND PAPER, Features a wide variety of Korean arts and crafts made from these simple materials. This exhibit spans over 1,500 years and explores usage in traditional and contemporary art. Runs through July 1. IMAGINING CATHAY, Features 18th- and early 19th-century Chinoiserie textiles and embroideries from the collection. Runs through July 1. TURNED AND THROWN: ENGLISH POTTERY, 1660-1820, Features more than 50 ceramic works from local Philadelphia collectors. Runs through July 27. TRANSCENDING THE LITERAL, Features more than 40 photographs by Ansel Adams. Runs through Aug. 17. EMERGING TO ESTABLISHED, Features work by members of Philadelphia's Center for Emerging Visual Artists. Runs through July 6. FASHIONING KIMONO: ART DECO AND MODERNISM IN JAPAN, Features 80 kimonos designed in the early 20th century. Runs through July 20. FOUR ANIMATIONS, FIVE DRAWINGS, AND A PLAGUE, Features videos and drawings by Mexican artist Carlos Amorales. Runs through July 15. GILBERT AND GEORGE, Features large-scale photographic art by Gilbert and George, English artists who have worked together since the late 1960s. Runs through Nov. 2.
• PHILADELPHIA MUSEUM OF JEWISH ART , Congregation Rodeph Shalom, 615 N. Broad St., 215-627-6747. INFINITE PLACE, Features site-specific works by Elyce Abrams, Paul Oberst and Rebecca Rutstein, who explore the relevance of "place" in Judaism, Jewishness and humanity. Abram's paintings revolve around light as a beacon or portal; Oberst's tent-like portable temple recalls the Israelite's desert tabernacle; and Rutstein's paintings of unfamiliar landscapes suggest underwater and celestial spaces. Runs through Aug. 15.
• PHILIP AND MURIEL BERMAN MUSEUM OF ART , 601 E. Main St., Collegeville, 610-409-3500. IN THE MOMENT, Features painting by Richard Goldberg that touch on issues surrounding ocular disorders and visual interpretation. Runs through Aug. 17. EVERYTHING I SEE IS NEW AND STRANGE, Features 59 watercolors, drawings, oils, block prints, ceramics and carvings by Walter Inglis Anderson. Runs through Aug. 24.
• READING PUBLIC MUSEUM , 500 Museum Rd., Reading, 610-371-5850. HOT HOUSE, Features fiber work. Runs through June 15.
• ROSENBACH MUSEUM AND LIBRARY , 2008-2010 Delancey Place, 215-732-1600. THERE'S A MYSTERY THERE: SENDAK ON SENDAK, Features original artwork, rare sketches, never-before-seen working materials and interview footage of Maurice Sendak. Runs through April 30. A MAD TEA PARTY, Features an installation honoring "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland," including place settings for the Hatter, March Hare, Dormouse and Alice from the museum's collection of ceramic and silver tea service pieces. Runs through Sept. 1.
• ROTUNDA , 4014 Walnut St., 215-573-3234. COLLECTIVE IMPRINTS, Features an installation collectively created by Rotunda patrons and community members celebrating the life and history of the space, local history and folklore, and visions for the neighborhood's future. Runs through May 1.
• SKINNER'S , 226 Market St., 215-922-0522. SKINNER'S ART SHOW, Features paintings by Chris and Sara. Runs through June 30.
• TYLER ARBORETUM , 515 Painter Rd., Media, 610-566-9133. TOTALLY TERRIFFIC TREEHOUSES, Features treehouses built by local architects, builders and schools. Runs through Sept. 28.
• UNIVERSITY CITY ARTS LEAGUE , 4226 Spruce St., 215-382-7811. FROM THE ROOFTOPS, Features carved, printed and inked woodblocks by Katie Baldwin. Runs through June 7.
• WAYNE ART CENTER , 413 Maplewood Ave., Wayne, 610-688-3553. STRICTLY FUNCTIONAL POTTERY NATIONAL, Features ceramic pottery submitted by potters and collectors. Runs through June 27.
• WHARTON ESHERICK MUSEUM , Horseshoe Trail, Valley Forge, 610-644-5822. WHARTON ESHERICK OUTHOUSE, Features a reconstruction of Wharton Esherick's three-sided outhouse, which was inspired by the 1919 film "The Cabinet of Dr. Caligary" and reflects his interest in expressionist and cubist forms. Runs through June 1.
• WHEATON ARTS AND CULTURAL CENTER , 1501 Glasstown Rd., Millville, NJ, 856-825-6800. TREASURES FROM THE COLLECTION: MUSEUM OF AMERICAN GLASS, Features various glass pieces that document the growth of American glass manufacturing. Runs through Jan. 5. LIVING TRADITIONS PORTRAYED: INDIAN FOLK ART AND CRAFTS, Features work that reflects the values and spirituality of Indian artists. Runs through Dec. 31.
• WOOD TURNING CENTER , 501 Vine St., 215-923-8000. CIVILIZATION AS THEY KNEW IT, Features wall pieces by Stephen Paulsen that are reminiscent of the interiors of ancient tombs. Runs through July 19.
• WOODMERE ART MUSEUM , 9201 Germantown Ave., 215-247-0476. HAIL SACRED GENIUS, Features illustrations by Benjamin West, including his preparatory work. Runs through June 8.
• ZAHAV RESTAURANT , 237 St. James Place, 215-625-8800. JOURNEY THROUGH ISRAEL, Features photographs by CP staff photographer Michael T. Regan of his journey with the staff of Zahav through Israel. The collection of silver gelatin prints chronicles different aspects of the trip, including landscapes, street scenes and compositions. Runs through Sept. 1.