Tour Options
General Admission Self-Guided Tour
Photo by Jeff Fadellin
Explore the fully mosaiced gallery space and labyrinth sculpture garden at your own leisure. Visitors can spend as little as 20 minutes or stay for hours, viewing the thousands of diverse tiles, intricate sculptures, and varied texts embedded in the walls. Garden "guide" interpreters are available to give brief introductions to Philadelphia's Magic Gardens and answer questions.
Mosaic Mural Walking Tours
Photo by Jeff Fadellin
Take an hour-long walk into alleyways along South Street and Bainbridge to view Isaiah Zagar's glittering creations! Led by a trained Philadelphia's Magic Gardens interpreter, you'll learn detailed information about Zagar's technique along with the personal and community stories depicted in his large, shimmering murals. Walking tour price includes admission to PMG.
Starting in April, Mosaic Mural Walking Tours will resume a weekly schedule. Join us Saturdays at 12:00pm and 4:00pm AND Sundays at 4:00pm. Reservations are recommended but not required.
PMG Site Tours
$8 per person for adult groups, $5 per person for K-12 student groups
Get an insiders' view of the Magic Gardens. These guided interpretive tours take visitors through the Magic Gardens main site and nearby mosaiced properties. Topics include Zagar's mosaic techniques and influences, the materials used in the mosaics (with a particular focus on tiles and global folk art), the narratives behind his iconography and images, and the history of South Street and Philadelphia's Magic Gardens. Tours last approximately one hour and guides can tailor the discussion to the interests of the group. Please call 215-733-0390 to make a reservation for a Site Tour or email khealy@philadelphiasmagicgardens.org. Minimum of seven participants per reservation. Deposit required for groups of 60 or more.
Isaiah Question-and-Answer Discussion Sessions
$50 for a 20-30 minute discussion and Q&A with Isaiah ZagarMeet the artist who has created over 100+ public mosaics in Philadelphia! Isaiah Zagar will talk with visitors about his work, technique, and process. Speaking about his own stories, Zagar will give visitors a chance to experience his mosaics through his own perspective. Visitors are encouraged to ask questions and discuss their own ideas about the artworks. The Q & A Discussion Session is an excellent conclusion to a staff-led tour of Philadelphia's Magic Gardens.
TacTile Tours
$8 for adults, $5 kidsTacTile tours lead visitors that are blind or partially sighted through the Magic Garden's main site allowing them to touch and explore the fully mosaiced gallery walls and labyrinth sculpture garden with trained PMG interpreters. Tour topics include Isaiah Zagar's mosaic techniques and artistic influences, the materials used in the mosaics, the narratives behind his iconography and images, and the history of South Street and Philadelphia's Magic Gardens. Guests who are blind, partially sighted, and sighted companions are welcomed to experience sculptures and tiles from around the world through this fun and informative new program. Tours are scheduled every third Sunday of the month, last approximately an hour and are capped at six people per tour. Please contact PMG to reserve your tour by calling 215-733-0390 or by email to khealy@philadelphiasmagicgardens.org. While most of PMG is accessible, some areas can only be accessed by stairs.
Hands-On Activities
Pricing depends on type of projectIn addition to a tour of Philadelphia's Magic Gardens, visitors of all ages can schedule a simple hands-on activity for smaller groups. Please inquire about these art options with Kay Healy at 215.733.0390 or by email to khealy@philadelphiasmagicgardens.org. Free hands-on activities will be offered during special events at the Garden; visit News and Events to find out details about upcoming events.
