# Things to do with kids at Penn Museum

> 1 upcoming family events and 1 ongoing programs and visits at Penn Museum, 3260 South Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, in the Philadelphia–Camden–Wilmington area. Dates and times are Eastern Time. Today is Sun, Oct 25.

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## Events ahead

- [Adventure Mode Activated: Minecraft-inspired family program](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/adventure-mode-activated-minecraft-inspired-family-program--listing-0ddb2cd1c7816e29bed3b6e0) — Tue, Nov 3 · 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM · Penn Museum · Ages 6–12 · From $25 · sold out when last checked · checked Oct 24. Discover real artifacts behind Minecraft’s materials and cultures, then create a paper mosaic in a hands-on family workshop.

## Ongoing programs and visits

- [Penn Museum family exploration and Cartifacts](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/penn-museum-family-exploration-and-cartifacts--listing-bf60d8d2cbb6c3f6d27adba8) — Tuesday–Sunday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed Mondays and major holidays. November 14 closes at… · Penn Museum · All ages · From $14 · checked Oct 12. Explore archaeology and world cultures through family-focused interactive galleries and staff-led Cartifacts object stations.

## Recently ended

- [CultureFest! Día de los Muertos 2026](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/culturefest-dia-de-los-muertos-2026--listing-c7d1ae26695dd31f0f7fc163) — ended Sat, Oct 24
- [CultureFest!: Día de los Muertos](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/culturefest-dia-de-los-muertos--listing-8f72d5b381f203a3bfbdf50d) — ended Sat, Oct 24

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