GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION
for the Frances M. Maguire Hall for Art & Education
Saturday, November 1 & Sunday, November 2, 2025
Woodmere is thrilled to unveil the opening dates for the spectacular Frances M. Maguire Hall for Art and Education! Join us for an unforgettable grand opening weekend celebration on Saturday, November 1, and Sunday, November 2, 2025, from 10 AM to 5 PM. This milestone event will be brimming with excitement, and you won’t want to miss a moment of the festivities. Stay connected with us on social media for all the latest updates and sneak peeks!
As we prepare to bring Frances M. Maguire Hall to life, the Kuch and del Bueno Galleries at our current location—now known as Charles Knox Smith Hall—will take on a new role as a temporary staging area for the stunning art that will soon grace our new space. While we bid farewell to the highly celebrated Strange Narratives | Resilient Bodies exhibition on May 11, and take a brief pause from favorites like the Woodmere Annual and Summer Saturday Night Jazz, rest assured—they’ll return better than ever in 2026!
And here’s the best part: Woodmere will be FREE ALL SUMMER LONG! Take this opportunity to learn more about Charles Knox Smith Hall, Frances M. Maguire Hall, and explore the blooming beauty of WOW, Woodmere’s Outdoor Wonder, which is open year-round from sunrise to sunset, at no cost. Plus, our Education Department will be hosting an energizing lineup of classes and workshops for all ages and interests.
We can’t wait to celebrate this extraordinary chapter with you. Mark your calendars and let the countdown begin! |
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Become Part of the Storytelling of Philadelphia’s Art and Artists
Don’t just admire art, become part of the story! From visual to performing arts, and inspirational classes and workshops—let Woodmere be the canvas for your artistic journey. Be sure to sign up early for beloved monthly favorites like Sunday Family Art & Storytelling, along with ARTZ@The Museum (special programs for people with dementia and their care partners), and The Art of Looking. Check out the May Calendar to view all offerings. |
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| Café for Care Partners | A Cascarones Workshop with Marta Sanchez
FRIDAY, May 9
10 AM – 11:30 AM
FREE, pre-registration required.
Philadelphia-based mural and multi-media artist Marta Sanchez shares the joyful Mexican tradition of “cascarones” in this very special Café for Care Partners (a special program for people with dementia and their care partners). Join us in marking the renewal of spring and the lead-up to Mother’s Day! Register here.
Family Program | Cascarones Por La Vida
SATURDAY, May 10
9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Ages 4 and up
FREE, with registration. Enjoy decorating confetti-filled eggshells with paint, markers, and glitter to create lots of your own Cascarones. Artist Marta Sanchez brings the Mexican tradition of Cascarones to Woodmere to celebrate spring and Mother’s Day! Register here. |
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Learn & Create
Unlock your creativity and let your imagination soar at Woodmere! Whether you’re a seasoned artist or picking up a brush for the first time, there’s a place for everyone to explore, learn, and create in our vibrant community with our array of art classes and workshops. Dive into a variety of mediums—from painting and sculpture to photography and printmaking—taught by experienced instructors who are passionate about sharing their craft. |
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| Fabric Arts: Create Colorful Felted Flower Vessels
in partnership with Mount Airy Learning Tree
SATURDAY, May 3
12 PM – 4 PM
$74/student + $5 materials
In this hands-on workshop, you’ll explore the basics of felt-making, from its rich history to the essential tools and techniques needed to create unique, textured pieces. Using a resist technique, you’ll craft a vibrant felt flower vessel with “stamens,” transforming a flat design into a stunning 3D bowl or vase. Register here. |
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| Printmaking Workshop for Mother’s Day
SATURDAY, May 10
1 PM – 2:30 PM
$35 ($25 Woodmere Family Members)
Ages 6-11
Create a special gift for Mother’s Day with Instructor Ginger Mimmo Rohlfing! In this printmaking workshop, we will use natural materials such as dried or foraged plants, leaves, fruits, and vegetables to decorate papers, dish towels, and tote bags.
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| Creating Radiant and Luminous Watercolors
TUESDAYS, May 13 – June 3; Meets 4 times
1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
$180 ($150 Woodmere Members)
This workshop is designed for the beginner to advanced student seeking to become comfortable with mark making, hoping to find enjoyment, awe, and ease in painting with watercolors, and enhancing their techniques in drawing and watercolor painting. Exercises will enable students to develop a fluid and colorful sketchbook practice, as well as refined abstract and representational works. Register here. |
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Classical Saturdays
Woodmere proudly presents a wide array of classical music surrounded by beautiful works of art. Supported by WRTI.
Learn more about our Classic programs and how you can support them here. |
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| Curtis@Woodmere: Curtis Sopranos Perform Favorites of Opera and Art Song
SATURDAY, May 10 | 5 PM – 7 PM
$28 ($18 members)
Sopranos Juliette Tacchino and Kylie Kreucher, two emerging artists from the Curtis Institute of Music, supported by their collaborative pianist Lisa Keller, will perform a concert program centered around the theme of feminism, exploring topics from sisterhood to friendship. In addition to featuring highlights of the French art song repertoire by composers Francis Poulenc and Reynaldo Hahn, the female trio will also perform opera duet favorites by Mozart, as well as the timeless “Barcarolle” from Tales of Hoffman and the “Flower duet” from Lakmé. |
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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.
Don’t miss the last film of the season, Thelma & Louise (1991 / 130 min) on Tuesday, May 6 at 7 PM! |
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Woodmere Voted “Best Museum” by Philadelphia Style Magazine
Woodmere is thrilled to have been selected by the Philadelphia Style editorial team as a 2025 Best of Luxury Travel award winner in the Best Museum category for Philadelphia.
Check it out in the May Escape Issue here. |
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Come Visit Woodmere at the Chestnut Hill Home + Garden Festival on May 18
Woodmere will have a booth at the 2025 Chestnut Hill Home + Garden Festival on Sunday, May 18 (rescheduled from May 4 due to rain), from 11 AM to
5 PM. The festival is free to attend and features over 300 home and garden vendors along historic Germantown Avenue, stretching from Rex Avenue to Willow Grove Avenue. Learn more here. |
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