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Whether you were looking to learn, get fooled, feel historic or make a splash, there were plenty of things to get involved in on Day 3 of the Wawa Welcome America festival on Tuesday, June 21, 2022.
Free Admission to the Museum of Illusions Philadelphia
You could have started off your Tuesday morning with free admission to the Museum of Illusions.
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Visitors enjoyed over 60 visual and educational exhibits that feature optical illusions, holograms and immersive rooms created to trick the mind and play with the senses.
The deal ran from 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Discover the Wagner Free Institute of Science with Free Admission
There was more than one opportunity for free admission on the 21st. Check out the Wagner Free Institute of Science at no cost.
This natural history museum and educational institution is a place to discover upwards of 100,000 different specimens. You can use a scavenger hunt to explore or go off on your own.
Free admission was available from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Free Admission at Fireman's Hall Museum
You could have headed over to Fireman's Hall Museum in Old City to check out the collection focused on preserving Philly's rich fire history and fire safety. It's all located inside a renovated 1898 firehouse.
"Philadelphia is the birthplace of the first volunteer fire companies," WWA says on its webstie. "In 1736, Benjamin Franklin founded the first volunteer fire company called The Union Fire Company."
Free admission was available from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Betsy Ross House Free Admission
The legend of Betsy Ross comes to life at Old City's Betsy Ross House. Take a trip back to the 18th Century to get to know the story of Betsy Ross sewing the Stars and Stripes.
Free admission was available from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on a first-come, first-served Organizer warn that capacity limits will be enforced, so plan on waiting to get in.
Elfreth's Alley Museum Free Admission
Take a trip back in time on Philadelphia's historic street. You could check out three historically-furnished room, learn the story of the hundreds-year-old street and view the garden at 124 and 126 Elfreth's Alley in Old City.
Free admission was available from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Rebuild Philadelphia Fishtown Pool Ribbon Cutting & Block Party
Want to be outside instead? People headed over to the Fishtown Recreation Center for the opening of the Francis Lederer Pool, also known as "The Swimmo" to locals.
After closing in 2016 due to mechanical issues, the pool is back and ready to be enjoyed for the summer. Individuals are invited to join in on the celebration at the block party and ribbon cutting where there will be live entertainment, games, food trucks and giveaways.
The celebration was from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Full Details on Wawa Welcome America Day 3 Festivities:
Free Admission to Museum of Illusions
When: Tuesday, June 21 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Where: Museum of Illusions Philadelphia
401 Market St., Philadelphia, PA 19106
Free Admission to Wagner Free Institute of Science
When: Tuesday, June 21 between 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Where: Wagner Free Institute of Science
1700 W. Montgomery Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19121
Free Admission to Fireman's Hall Museum
When: Tuesday, June 21 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Where: Fireman's Hall Museum
147 North 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Free Admission to Betsy Ross House
When: Tuesday, June 21 between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Where: Betsy Ross House
239 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Free Admission to Elfreth's Alley Museum
When: Tuesday, June 21 between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Where: Elfreth's Alley Museum
126 Elfreth's Alley, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Fishtown Pool Ribbon Cutting & Block Party
When: Tuesday, June 21 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Where: Fishtown Recreation Center
1235 E Palmer St., Philadelphia, PA 19125
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