Events

Take Our Children to Work Day: Explore the Franklin Furness Building

Thursday, April 23, 2026 10am–12pm

Visit the historic Furness Building for an open house highlighting art, architecture, and design. View historic models and drawings at the Architectural Archive. Learn about the unique sustainable materials artists and architects use to change the world at the Materials Library. Print with movable letterpress type at Common Press. See the historic reading room of Fisher Fine Arts Library. Get creative at the Arthur Ross Gallery maker’s station.

This event is reserved for employees of the University of Pennsylvania and their children. Suitable for ages 6-15. Children must be accompanied by adults at all times.