Giant Sloth Happy Hour - Sloth Days of Summer

Looking for a happy hour in Old City?  Join the American Philosophical Society (APS) for a few drinks in the Jefferson Garden!  Sloth Days of Summer are a chance for you play “big” games, hang out, and sloth it towards Friday.  Have no idea what any of this means?  Join us and learn a bit more about giant ground sloths and the APS!

Guests receive exclusive access to the Jefferson Garden and the current APS exhibition, In Franklin’s Footsteps: 275 Years at the American Philosophical Society. Tickets also include food and drink.

This program is held in partnership between the American Philosophical Society (APS) and The Philadelphia’s Historic Neighborhood Consortium (PHNC). Learn more about the APS (https://amphilsoc.org/) and PHNC (https://historicneighborhood.org/).

Registration is required. Space is limited. The program will take place on Thursday, June 21, from 5:30PM to 8:00PM at the APS Museum (104 S. 5th Street).

FAQs

Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?

Yep.  All guests must be 21+ with photo ID.

What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?

Septa Market-Frankford Line ("the El") - the 5th Street Station is the closest stop.

Septa Bus - the 9, 21, and 42 bus routes have stops near the APS Museum and Jefferson Garden.

Parking - the closest parking garages are The Bourse Garage @ 400 Ranstead Street and Autopark at Independence Mall @ 615 Chestnut Street.

How can I contact the organizer with any questions?

Michael Madeja (APS Museum Education Coordinator) – museumeducation@amphilsoc.org

OR

Events.PHNC@gmail.com 

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

Nope.