Drexel University
30+ neon art and vintage pieces with explanatory texts. Firestone Building, 32nd & Market Sts., Phila. Visible from windows, illuminated daily 10:30am to 10:30pm. Free
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The Neon Museum of Philadelphia at NextFab features over 120 vintage and art pieces, displayed in our gallery and throughout the building. We offer special exhibitions, activities, events, videos, and a museum shop.
The block-long NextFab building is also home to other arts-related organizations, a restaurant, and business incubator spaces.
COVID
COVID is still a primary concern for our staff and visitors, so we require the following:
MASKS: All visitors are requested to wear masks inside the Museum and throughout NextFab if they are not fully vaccinated. For visitors who are fully vaccinated, masks are optional.
SOCIAL DISTANCING: Please maintain a distance of 6 feet or more between you and other visitors.
The Museum reserves the right to ask any visitor not following these regulations to leave.
LOCATION
Neon Museum of Philadelphia
at NextFab
1800 North American St, Unit E
Philadelphia, PA 19122
Southwest corner of North American and Berks Streets
HOURS
Friday: 4pm to 8pm
Saturday & Sunday: 12pm to 5pm
Reservations preferred but walk-ins welcomed
Members may always schedule a preview tour
ADMISSION
$10 admission
7 to 12 year olds: Free
Under 7: Not admitted
To protect children and exhibitions, children under 7 not admitted and visitors under 16 must be accompanied by supervising adult
Members admitted free with membership card. Memberships available.
Contact us for group and private tour rates.
TRANSPORTATION
Bus Stops
#3 / #57: American & Berks Streets, in front of museum
#47: 7th & Berks Street, 10 min walk east along Berks to museum
Rail
Market Frankford Line: Berks Street, 8 minute walk west along Berks to museum
Regional Rail: Temple University, 15 minute walk east along Berks to museum
PARKING
Free enclosed parking lot on site
ACCESSIBILITY
NextFab’s entrances are fully accessible to those in wheelchairs and with other mobility issues. The Neon Museum is also fully accessible. Please contact us if you encounter accessibility barriers or require assistance.
CONTACT
SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS
Alchemy Illuminated: The Art of Crafting from Trash
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A very special group show from Philadelphia’s Dumpster Diver art collective, Alchemy Illuminated is part of Philly’s annual CraftMONTH, in which CraftNOW showcases the city’s craft and making scene through a series of events surrounding the Philadelphia Museum of Art Contemporary Craft Show.
Formed 29 years ago, the Philadelphia Dumpster Divers are a found object art collective. Join us for this exciting exhibit of assemblage at its finest, with artist appearances and events throughout the show.
• Friday, November 5th, 4-8pm: First Friday soft opening •
• Saturday, November 6th, 12-5pm: Grand opening of the exhibit •
Exhibiting artists:
Betsy Alexander
Harry Anderson
Ellen Benson
Neil Benson
George Bilyk
Charmaine Caire
Alden W. Cole
Carol Cole
Len Davidson
James Dupree
Charna Eisner
George Felice
Bruce Gast
Joanne Hoffman
Eve Hoyt
Hugo Hsu
John Jonik
Ann Keech
Diane Keller
Smokie Kittner
Christine Nagata
Susan Richards
Simone Spicer
Joel Spivak
Jim Ulrich
Ted Warchal
Sally Lilychild Willowbee
Burnell Yow!
SATELLITE VENUES
In addition to our home at NextFab, the Museum’s satellite venues remain a moveable feast with locations around the city:
Foundation for Architecture
Two vintage signs and a neon clock are displayed in these offices. 1608 Walnut Street, Ste 1702, Phila. To schedule a visit, call (215) 546-1146. Free
TOURS & TALKS
The Neon Museum offers presentations and walking / bus tours for civic, educational, convention, and architectural groups. We explore neon history and Philadelphia vernacular design as a window into Philadelphia’s commercial and cultural heritage. Most tours are local but we’ve presented at venues across the country.
SELECTED PAST NEON EXHIBITIONS
Avanti Gallery, Neon Visions, Philadelphia, 1988
Center for Architecture, Philadelphia, 2008 – 2013
Community College of Philadelphia, Philadelphia Illuminated, Philadelphia, 1986
Folk and Outsider Art Gallery, Pottstown, 2009
Moore College of Art, Collecting, Philadelphia, 1995
Park Towne Place, Light and Language, Philadelphia, 2018
Philadelphia International Airport, Terminal D, Philadelphia, 2001
Sedgwick Cultural Center, Philadelphia, 2004 (curator)
The Touraine, Penthouse Neon Party, Philadelphia, 2018
Venturi, Scott Brown and Associates, Storefront, 2001
Philadelphia Dumpster Diver Art Shows, 1995 – present