Exhibition Opening: The History of Fireworks
KABOOM! POP! CRACK!
Join us next spring for an explosive history of fireworks!
With objects ranging from historic rare books to the latest pyrotechnic technologies, this exhibition features a globe-spinning story that spans centuries. Explore the science of celebrations as we mark the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, right here in Old City Philadelphia.
This event is FREE, but registration is required. Signups will open in early 2026!
Featured image: Panorama of the National Firework Display at Hyde Park, 19th July, 1919, colorized illustration from Pyrotechnics: The History and Art of Firework Making, 1922.
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