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Violet Oakley “Building the House of Wisdom” Gallery at Maguire Hall
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A November to Remember
Woodmere officially opens the doors to Frances M. Maguire Hall for Art & Education, with a FREE public celebration packed with art, energy, and community spirit on Saturday, November 1, and Sunday, November 2, from 10 AM to 5 PM. Be among the first to experience the beautiful grounds and 14 new galleries. Highlights include the Violet Oakley “Building the House of Wisdom” Gallery; the dazzling Jewelry Vault; and on view in the Works on Paper Gallery, Minty: A Story of Young Harriet Tubman, illustrated by master watercolorist Jerry Pinkney; and Snowpeople, the whimsical and much-anticipated exhibition by Philadelphia artist Peter Paone. Explore the full schedule of events here.
But that’s just the beginning! November is bursting with joy at Woodmere—from our brand-new Toddler Tours & Artful Play program to the powerful Lecture | Stories of Resistance: An Evening of Storytelling with the Lenape Nation of PA, and the magical debut of the Woodmere Wonder Shop, your one-stop destination for festive finds and creative gifts. |
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| Sunday Family Art and Storytelling
Sunday, November 2 | 11 AM – 12 PM
FREE with Registration
Charles Knox Smith Hall, 9201 Germantown Avenue
Introduce your preschoolers to art experiences. Children will focus on one artwork, read a related story picture book and create an art project with their adult companion. Register here. |
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| Family Happening | Toddler Tours & Artful Play
Wednesday, November 5 | 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
$10 adult, FREE for children and Woodmere Members
For children ages 18 months to 5 years-old, with adult
Charles Knox Smith Hall, 9201 Germantown Avenue Calling all artists who toddle! Join us for an hour of creative playtime in Woodmere’s studios and galleries. Enjoy story time, a gallery walk, and an art project designed just for the museum’s littlest visitors and their grown-ups. Register here. |
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| ARTZ Connect (Online, via Zoom)
Friday, November 7 | 11 AM – 12 PM
FREE with Registration
ARTZ Connect offers online, interactive programs with art for people with dementia and their care partners. Enjoy this program from the comfort of your home with the benefit of being able to look closely at works of art together and see details that are hard to see in a gallery space. Register here. |
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| Family Program | Finding Your Voice: Making It A Voice for Good with Keisha Hutchins Hirlinger, singer-songwriter, music educator, and social justice advocate
In conjunction with Soul, Sound, and Voice: The Art of Jerry Pinkney
Saturday, November 8 | 2 PM – 3 PM
FREE with Registration | All ages welcome
Frances M. Maguire Hall, 9001 Germantown Avenue
Join us in a family-friendly, community concert inspired by Jerry Pinkney’s art and retelling of The Little Mermaid. Together, we will explore how to use our voices for GOOD, just like the characters of Melody and Zion, the names used in Pinkney’s story. Register here. |
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| ARTZ@The Museum
Tuesday, November 18 | 11 AM – 12 PM
FREE with Registration
Charles Knox Smith Hall, 9201 Germantown Avenue
ARTZ Philadelphia and Woodmere offer informal programs for visitors with dementia and their care partners through interactions with artworks and opportunities for self-expression. Register here. |
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| Family Happening | Toddler Tours & Artful Play
Wednesday, November 19 | 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
$10 adult, FREE for children and Woodmere Members
For children ages 18 months-5 years-old, with adult
Charles Knox Smith Hall, 9201 Germantown Avenue Calling all artists who toddle! Join us for an hour of creative playtime in Woodmere’s studios and galleries. Enjoy story time, a gallery walk, and an art project designed just for the museum’s littlest visitors and their grown-ups. Register here. |
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| Lecture | Stories of Resistance: An Evening of Storytelling with the Lenape Nation of PA
Thursday, November 20 | 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
$25 ($20 Members)
Charles Knox Smith Hall, 9201 Germantown Avenue
In honor of Native American Heritage Month, you are invited to join the Morris Arboretum & Gardens and Woodmere Art Museum for an evening welcoming Indigenous voices with “Stories of Resistance” from the Lenape Nation of Pennsylvania. Attendees will hear stories of Lenape history, language, culture, and horticultural wisdom, and will be treated to drumming and singing by the Stone Dog Drum. Register here. |
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| This joyful holiday pop-up, at Charles Knox Smith Hall, is a celebration of creativity, community, and cheer—featuring a curated collection of unique gifts and treasures from local artists, makers, designers, and creators. From handcrafted ornaments and cozy textiles to one-of-a-kind jewelry, ceramics, and seasonal décor, every item tells a story and supports the vibrant talent in our region.
Come explore, be inspired, and take home something truly special! |
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| Sharing the Dream: Marching to Freedom’s Music
Friday, November 14 | 6 pm
$28 ($18 members)
Charles Knox Smith Hall, 9201 Germantown Avenue
Friday Night Jazz is presented in partnership with Lifeline Music Coalition and features the Arpeggio Jazz Ensemble. WRTI is a partner for Music at Woodmere.
Join guest musicians, pianist Mike Frank and vocalist Suzanne Burgess for a night of jazz, spirit, and community! An evening that brings to life the spiritual roots of freedom songs and the music that fuels the fight for justice. Get tickets here. |
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| Make a Candlestick Basket
Offered in partnership with Mount Airy Learning Tree
Saturday, November 8 | 11 AM – 4 PM
$64; plus $30 materials fee made payable to the instructor
Weave history into your hands with this beginner-friendly basket workshop! Inspired by Colonial candle baskets, this class teaches essential techniques like start-and-stop weaving, shaping an elegant hourglass form, and crafting a rim using a traditional “saw pony.” Whether you’re a candle lover or just curious, you’ll leave with a beautiful handmade basket and new skills rooted in tradition. Register here. |
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| African Textile Painting: Heritage in Color
Saturdays, November 15 & November 22 | 10 AM – 1 PM
$120 ($90 members) plus $20 materials fee made payable to the instructor
Participants will explore the cultural richness of fabrics from three African countries, learning how they weave stories of heritage, community, and tradition. Using bold African wax textiles, you’ll stretch your own canvas and create a one-of-a-kind landscape painting with oil pastels and mixed media. This immersive experience blends technique with storytelling—inviting you to connect with art as a celebration of identity, creativity, and shared history. Register here. |
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| NEW Children’s Studio at Maguire Hall
Get ready for tons of fun (and flexibility!) with Kids’ Artmaking Adventures at Woodmere’s new Children’s Studio at the Frances M. Maguire Hall for Art and Education. Stop by the studio’s Weekend Drop-In Center throughout November. Registration opens November 5 and is strongly encouraged, as these workshops will fill!
Saturday sessions: 10:30 am-noon; 12:30- 2 pm; 2:30-4pm; Sunday sessions: noon-1:30 pm; 2-3:30 pm.
We are grateful to the PHLY Foundation and the MacDonald Family for their generous support of the Children’s Studio. |
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| Never Open that Door (1952 / 85 min)
Tuesday, November 4 | 7 PM – 9 PM (doors open at 6:30 PM) | Donations suggested
Charles Knox Smith Hall, 9201 Germantown Avenue
A classic of Argentinian film noir, Never Open That Door presents two stories in this anthology of crime and consequence. Adapted from Cornell Woolrich and directed by Carlos Hugo Christensen, the film combines stark atmosphere with fatal twists. This landmark of Latin American cinema is a must-see for the film noir aficionado. Spanish w/ English subtitles. |
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