Education Overview

Philadelphia's Magic Gardens provides many educational opportunities that help visitors understand and appreciate Isaiah Zagar's works of art, mosaic and visionary environments, and Philadelphia history. With tours, hands-on activities, workshops, and other public arts events, PMG offers progressive interpretive programs to serve the local community and visitors from around the world. Educational programs are available for all age groups.

PMG Educational programs include:

Programs for Familes Drop into PMG for free hands-on activities related to PMG every second Sunday. Visit our For Families section for more information.

Public Tours  There are a variety of ways to experience Philadelphia's Magic Gardens. Join us for a self-guided tour any day of the week, or have a more in-depth experience with a guided weekend Site or Walking Tour. More information at our Public Tours section.

Group/School Tours of PMG We offer private guided for groups of seven or more every day of the week. More information our private Site and Walking Tours, hands-on activities and other tour options can be found at our Group/School Tours section.

For Teachers PMG offers a number of services for educators. Information about our Teacher's Scholarships, free lesson plans related to PMG and our annual Back to School Ball can be found in our For Teachers section.

Mosaic Mural Outreach Program Create your own Isaiah Zagar-inspired mural at your school or organization with this in-depth mosaic mural program. Click for more information about our Tile & Grout  Mosaic Mural Outreach Program.

Mosaic Mural Workshops with Isaiah Zagar Philadelphia's Magic Gardens offers monthly workshops with the artist himself, Isaiah Zagar. For more information on the workshops with Isaiah Zagar, please click here.

Free Audio Tour Download the free Lokadot app from the iPhone App Store to hear the facts and stories behind Philadelphia's Magic Gardens and artist Isaiah Zagar.

About Us

Staff
Olivia Edlund, Education and Outreach Manager
Trish Metzner-Lynch, Tile & Grout Coordinator and Teaching Artist