Weitzman Museum Free Community Day: Celebrate Jewish Diaspora

Looking for free things to do in Philadelphia? Join us for Second Sundays, our monthly free admission day at The Weitzman. Explore award-winning exhibitions, discover stories that shaped American history, and experience one of Philadelphia’s leading museums and cultural institutions at no cost.

Whether you’re visiting for the first time, returning with friends, or looking for a meaningful way to spend a Sunday in Old City, Second Sundays offer a welcoming opportunity to explore history, culture, and community.

Our inaugural Second Sundays Community Day will celebrate the Jewish Diaspora and coincide with Sigd (pronounced sihgd, one syllable), an Ethiopian Jewish holiday that celebrates faith, community, renewal, and the historic connection between Ethiopian Jews and Jerusalem. Observed 50 days after Yom Kippur, the holiday is marked by reflection, gathering, prayer, and celebration. Traditionally, many Ethiopian Jews wear white to symbolize purity and renewal. Learn more about Sigd on our blog here.

The Museum will open one hour early for guests who prefer or require a low-sensory environment.
We invite Museum visitors to wear white.
Visitors of all ages are invited to create their own Ethiopian-inspired tapestry artwork as part of the day’s community activity.
The Museum will open one hour early for guests who prefer or require a low-sensory environment.
The party will keep going with a very special Sigd concert that evening!
Schedule
9-11 am Sensory-friendly hours, with reduced lighting, sound, and motion

10 am – 12 pm Community art and tapestry activities

9 am – 5 pm ALL Museum exhibitions and experiences complimentary with email registration

6 pm Light nosh for evening concert*

7 pm Ethiopian Funk concert featuring Gili Yalo*

* Concert tickets and nosh require separate registration and payment. Discounted concert tickets are available for Second Sundays attendees.