Public Tours

Take a walk through our neighborhood to discover Isaiah Zagar’s glittering creations! You’ll see more than 40 public mosaics on a half mile walk with one of our knowledgable staff members. Learn about Zagar’s techniques along with the personal and community stories depicted in his murals.

Tours last approximately 90 minutes and include access to our fully-mosaicked basement, which is not normally open to the public. Tour tickets include access to PMG’s galleries and outdoor sculpture garden, but these areas will not be included as part of the tour. Tour participants may arrive early or stay after the tour to explore on their own.

*In times of extreme weather, including high temperatures and/or thunderstorms, Walking Tours may be switched to Site Tours.

Journey through Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens and the mind of its creator Isaiah Zagar with one of our knowledgeable staff members. You’ll learn about the materials and influences found throughout the space, as well as history about Zagar, the neighborhood, and the non-profit museum.

Tours last approximately one hour and begin in our fully-mosaicked basement, which is not normally open to the public. The tour also includes our two indoor galleries and murals in the surrounding alleyway. The tour ends in our outdoor sculpture garden, but this area is not included as part of the tour. Tour participants may arrive early or stay after the tour to explore on their own.