Magic Gardens Studio Behind the Scenes Tours

Event Description

Location: The Magic Gardens Studio, 1002 Watkins Street, Philadelphia (1 mile away from the Magic Gardens Museum)

Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m.

$25 per person
PMG Members attend free*

In 2007 at the age of 68 Isaiah Zagar began work on what would become his largest art environment, the Magic Gardens Studio at 1002 Watkins Street in South Philadelphia. The 10,000 square foot warehouse is completely covered with mosaics and is three times larger than his previous project at the Magic Gardens Museum. The space was recently gifted to the nonprofit Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens (PMG) by Isaiah and his wife Julia and opened to the public in 2024.

A knowledgeable educator will lead a 60 minute tour of the first floor of the studio followed by time to look closely and explore on your own. Learn about the artist, his influences, and the many collaborations that made the Magic Gardens Studio possible. See where tiles were created and materials amassed for Isaiah’s mosaics. Discover how the nonprofit PMG is preserving the space and still actively working in the Studio.

Tickets must be purchased in advance and go on sale one month in advance. Tickets are not refundable. Read about what to expect at the Magic Gardens Studio.

*Reservations are required for PMG members and are limited to 1 ticket per tour for Individual Members and 2 tickets per tour for Dual Memberships and above. Please sign in to our website or call 215.733.0390 to reserve. Become a PMG member!