CollegeFest 2018

Kick off the semester—and your Philly college experience—with students from all over the Philadelphia region at Campus Philly's day-long, totally-free festival exclusively for students visiting CollegeFest on September 8^th!

Register to receive your free museum admission to PAFA and participating institutions.

Stroll through our galleries to explore our world-famous permanent collection of American art and the final days for our current special exhibitions, SWARM. and Infinite Spaces.

Board the free PHLASH bus from Dilworth Park at City Hall, where the party goes all day from 10:00 AM until 3:00 PM. There will be outdoor games, live music, prizes and giveaways, and of course admission/transportation to the city’s top cultural institutions.

You'll head back to campus with new friends from colleges all over the area, a ton of swag, and a glimpse into the museums, culture, organizations, and neighborhoods that make your extended campus—Philly—so awesome.

RSVP to the event on Facebook and let your friends know that you’ll be there!

Participating CollegeFest 2018 Institutions

• Philadelphia Museum of Art
• Eastern State Penitentiary
• Franklin Institute
• Museum of the American Revolution
• National Constitution Center
• Rodin Museum
• National Museum of American Jewish History
• Academy of Natural Sciences
• Independence Seaport Museum
• Betsy Ross House
• The Fabric Workshop and Museum
• Philadelphia Theatre Company*
• National Liberty Museum
• Mural Arts Walking Tour (departs at 1:00 PM from Dilworth Park)
• Penn Museum*

* The PHLASH shuttle does not stop at this location during CollegeFest.