The Woodlands

Whether Father’s Day is a time of celebration, gratitude, or grief, The Woodlands offers space to reflect on relationships with both the living and the dead.

Whether you come to walk, reflect, or simply be still, our 54 acres are open daily from dawn until dusk, including this Sunday on Father’s Day. Please note that no flames, including smoking, grilling, or fireworks, are allowed on site.

Thank you so much to everyone who joined us at our annual benefit at The Woodlands last Thursday. It felt like a record-breaking evening—with temperatures surpassing 95°F—and 275+ supporters celebrating while enduring the heat in support of this place.

This year, we reflected on something we are especially proud of: The Woodlands has become part of people's daily lives. It is a place to walk, reflect, garden, gather with friends, spend time with pets, learn about history, and enjoy nature in the heart of Philadelphia. That transformation has only been possible because of community support.

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Thanks so much to our partners who made this event possible.

Calling all nature lovers for our next Meet & Geek!🌻

Join us on Wednesday, June 10, to discover how people cultivated and used plants in the early years of Philadelphia's founding!

You'll hear from members of the newly launched Colonial Garden Consortium, a group of sites across Philadelphia with vibrant green spaces and ties to the city's colonial and early American history. Several Consortium partners, including Grumblethorpe, Powel House, Bartram's Garden, and The Woodlands, will speak and share fascinating objects from their sites.

Secure your spot today: https://muttermuseum.org/events/meet-geek-colonial-garden-consortium/

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In advance of Memorial Day, the Red Cross of Southeastern Pennsylvania placed flags on military graves at The Woodlands. Thank you, volunteers!

WEEKEND REMINDERS:
• The Office and Stable Restrooms will be closed starting Friday afternoon until Tuesday, 5/26
• No open flames are allowed on site, including fireworks and grilling
• Groups of 10+ visitors must have prior approval before gathering
• Please be respectful when visiting — many visitors will be honoring loved ones over Memorial Day Weekend

Thank you for following The Woodlands' rules and safety guidelines whenever you visit! The grounds will remain open from dawn until dusk all weekend. Make your way out of the front gates when you notice the sun beginning to set.

📸 by James Jones/American Red Cross

♿️ Help make The Woodlands more accessible! Take a 10-minute visitor survey before Friday, May 22.

>>> https://bit.ly/access-woodlands

Whether you’re exploring our 54 acres, attending a public program, or a guest at an event, The Woodlands aims to create an accessible and welcoming space. Projects are underway to make this historic landmark site more accessible to all visitors, including an Accessibility Survey hosted by our partners at Art-Reach, a non-profit organization that connects the disability community with the cultural arts.

Art-Reach is providing comprehensive accessibility plans to 76 cultural organizations in and around the Philadelphia area, helping to ensure that cultural organizations are inclusive, safe, and welcoming spaces for visitors with disabilities.

Image Description: A group of birders explores The Woodlands near the VA with the Philly Q***r Birders. It is a sunny fall day. Some visitors are wearing face masks and using mobility aids.

🌱🌹🥀 Whether Mother’s Day is a time of celebrating, mourning, or honoring the maternal figures in your life, the 54 acres of The Woodlands can provide a space for those feelings to flourish. The Woodlands is open daily from dawn until dusk, including this Sunday, May 10.

Deer Visitors!
Please keep your distance from animal friends at The Woodlands, like these White-tailed deer who have been frequently seen on site. Remember they are wild and human interaction can cause habituation (removing their natural fear of humans). Keep your dogs leashed at all times to help protect the fauna that live here and pass through. 🦌💗