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Philadelphia's Magic Gardens PMG celebrates art in its many forms through workshops, exhibitions, tours, and more.
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Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens is a nonprofit organization that preserves and interprets the artwork of Isaiah Zagar & furthers the legacy of Isaiah & his wife Julia. Covering half a city block of indoor and outdoor space, Philadelphia's Magic Gardens (PMG) glistens with creativity. Artist Isaiah Zagar began tiling South Street in the 1960s and never stopped, eventually building a mosaic garden out of ceramic shards, broken mirrors, bicycle spokes, and vivid splashes of dyed cement. The tiled passages of PMG weave over and under ground, and perhaps more than anything through the mind of a dedicated and obsessed artist.

If you missed our previous Twilight in the Gardens - don't worry! You have one more chance to attend this year! On Frida...
10/20/2026

If you missed our previous Twilight in the Gardens - don't worry! You have one more chance to attend this year!

On Friday, October 23 we'll have a live performance by Paulette Branson & Mixed People, plus a "bug taxidermy" activity with Teaching Artist Avery Demarest.

It's a BYOB event and a great way to experience the Magic Gardens Museum after hours.

Get your tickets online and spend an enchanting evening with us!

https://bit.ly/4hXF9Ma

Reminder: We have a community art closet outside the museum! The art closet is stocked with a range of supplies for all ...
10/19/2026

Reminder: We have a community art closet outside the museum! The art closet is stocked with a range of supplies for all skills and age ranges, including art supplies, craft materials and more.

No admission to the museum is necessary to take advantage. The closet is outside during our public hours. Come snag some supplies and make something! 🎨

Tired of just amassing more "stuff" for your kids' birthdays or holidays? Ask for a PMG membership instead! Family membe...
10/17/2026

Tired of just amassing more "stuff" for your kids' birthdays or holidays? Ask for a PMG membership instead!

Family memberships include free general admission for 2 adults and up to 3 children (under age 18) for one year, discounts to all special events & public programs, discounted admission for your friends (up to 6 per visit), and more!

Head to the "Support" page on our website to learn more!

We have one last magical Twilight in the Gardens planned for you this year! Join us next Friday, October 23, for a live ...
10/16/2026

We have one last magical Twilight in the Gardens planned for you this year! Join us next Friday, October 23, for a live performance by Paulette Branson & Mixed People and a "bug taxidermy" activity with artist Avery Demarest!

BYOB, bring some friends, and we'll see you there!

10/15/2026

As Día de Los Mu***os approaches now is a wonderful time to view our current exhibition, “Living Through Death: Works by Ivette Chaires.” Viewing this stunning collection of prints, photos, and papier-mâché sculptures is included with admission. See the show through November 8!

There's a few spots left in Ivette Chaires' "Calavera Creations" workshop on October 28! Draw inspiration from Chaires' ...
10/14/2026

There's a few spots left in Ivette Chaires' "Calavera Creations" workshop on October 28! Draw inspiration from Chaires' work in our current exhibition, "Living Through Death" and paint your own papier-mâché skull to take home. 🌸💀🌼

6:00 - 8:00 PM
The Magic Gardens Museum (1020 South Street)
$30/ Adults
$25/ Members
Offered in Spanish & English

Sign up on our website!

Some of you may have noticed a lot of work being done down at the Magic Gardens Studio on Watkins Street! We've got two ...
10/13/2026

Some of you may have noticed a lot of work being done down at the Magic Gardens Studio on Watkins Street!

We've got two major projects going on right now: replacing our front door so it's more accessible, and repairing the exterior wall which had water damage behind the mosaics. The mosaic "blobs," Folk Art, and handmade tiles from mosaic have been saved and will be reinstalled once masonry work has been done to the wall.

Things might look a little rough for a bit, but the Studio will be better than ever once it's all finished! Stay tuned for updates!

Looks like the sun’s making a surprise appearance today! The Magic Gardens Museum is open for our regular hours, so stop...
10/12/2026

Looks like the sun’s making a surprise appearance today! The Magic Gardens Museum is open for our regular hours, so stop on by! 🌞

It's time for PECO Family Jams! Join us today from Noon - 4:00 p.m. for Pebble Skulls and Pasta Bones - an art activity ...
10/11/2026

It's time for PECO Family Jams! Join us today from Noon - 4:00 p.m. for Pebble Skulls and Pasta Bones - an art activity inspired by our current exhibition, "Living Through Death: Works by Ivette Chaires." Free with admission!

Address

1020 South Street
Philadelphia, PA
19147

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 6pm
Wednesday 11am - 6pm
Thursday 11am - 6pm
Friday 11am - 6pm
Saturday 11am - 6pm
Sunday 11am - 6pm

Telephone

+12157330390

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