Arts

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Philadelphia’s Academy of Natural Sciences museum is closing

The Academy will continue scientific research and public education, but its museum will go the way of the dinosaur.

Philadelphia’s Academy of Natural Sciences museum is closing

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Shellfish used to be prison food. Now it’s a luxury

Throughout history, shellfish has gone from delicacy to trash to luxury again. Why is that?

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Mural Arts Philadelphia’s new leader is Emily Mello, succeeding Jane Golden

Mello has been an arts education leader at several museums. This will be her first job in Philadelphia.

2026 Youth Media Awards

2026 Youth Media Awards Winners

WHYY wants to celebrate the best youth filmmakers in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware with two great opportunities: Young Creators Studio, a TV show featuring the works of young producers, and the WHYY Youth Media Awards, a film festival and awards show.

Arts Programs

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Flicks

A program devoted to exploring the latest creations from Hollywood. Each week, WHYY film critic Patrick Stoner provides up-to-the-minute coverage of top films, stars and moviemakers.

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On Stage at Curtis

Experience the most amazing student recitals and interviews by today’s finest young classical musicians on the stage of Field Concert Hall at the Curtis Institute of Music.

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You Oughta Know

You Oughta Know is your guide to people, places and events you might not know about in the Philadelphia region.

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The Infinite Art Hunt

Twelve-year-old Freddie is on a mission: to see as many AMAZING art spaces and meet as many AMAZING artists as possible.

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Movers & Makers

Movers & Makers introduces you to fascinating people and interesting places in the greater Philadelphia region.

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The Statue

In a moment of reckoning and reimagining for monuments, why do millions of people each year from around the world visit Philly’s Rocky Statue?

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Sep 8

Bridging Blocks

When: September 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 23, 24, 28 and 29

Join WHYY News Community & Engagement team for Bridging Blocks, a civic dialogue series in partnership with The Free Library of Philadelphia.
Sep 10

Camden’s Burning Issue

When: September 10, 2026 5:30 pm
Where: Camden Fireworks 1813 S. Broadway Camden, N.J.

Join WHYY News and The Margin for a community conversation about their recent investigation into the fires at EMR and their impact on Camden’s Waterfront South neighborhood.
WHYY Open House
Sep 23

WHYY Open House & Sustainer Summit

When: September 23, 2026 4:00 pm
Where: WHYY Studios 150 N. 6th Street Philadelphia, PA 19106

Join us in-person for our WHYY Open House & Sustainer Summit as we celebrate you! There will be something for everyone to enjoy!
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