Date:
Saturday, April 25, 2026

Time: 
11:00 AM – Preview
11:30 AM – Program

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Location: 

The Armenian Heritage Walk is located directly across from the North Entrance of the Philadelphia Art Museum, between Anne d’Harnoncourt (ADH) and Kelly Drive. Location Map

NOTE: The North Entrance of ADH Drive will be closed permanently closed for the duration of the event. 
 

Parking: (Please Read Carefully)
 

Visitors can park at the museum garage by accessing ADH Drive from the South Entrance on Spring Garden St.  Guests will need to walk down about 150 feet to the site. Entrance to the parking garage is also available on the back side of the garage, near Boat House Row. 

The museum parking garage has limited space.  There are no event-reserved spots or event-related discounted parking available.
 

Accessible parking can be on every level of the garage, adjacent to the elevators.

Garage parking fees must be paid using a credit card.

Passenger Drop-off is available by the ramps at the West Entrance and near the parking garage entrance. Off-street parking is available at metered spaces on the Parkway between Eakins Oval and Logan Square, as well as two-hour parking just off Waterworks Drive at the Italian Fountain.
 

Because of event-related road closures and expected traffic, we strongly encourage guests to carpool or use public transportation whenever possible, and we recommend allowing at least one extra hour of travel time.
 

Please note that eastbound Kelly Drive, near the Art Museum, will also be closed for several hours.

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Additional Event Details:
 

At the Armenian Heritage Walk, there is limited seating available and will be on a first come first serve basis.  Reserved Accessible Seating for older adults and those needing assistance will be available but are limited.
 

Portable restrooms, including ADA-compliant units, will be available on site for guest use. Please be advised that museum restrooms are not available as part of this event.
 

We have a whole line-up of memorable events taking place, starting with a preview of the Armenian Heritage Walk at 11:00am.  The program will commence at 11:30am.  These include performances from Philadelphia Armenian Intercommunal Choir, the Hamazkayin Youth Choir, and Armenian Sisters Academy students. 

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Clergy and dignitaries will also be participating throughout the program.  Come pay witness to the site being gifted to the City of Philadelphia as the local Armenian community commemorates America’s 250th anniversary.

The event will conclude at approximately 1:30 with a ribbon cutting. 

The youth of our community will walk through the brand-new Armenian Heritage Walk as a symbol of the future of the Philadelphia Armenian community. 

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Please note: 

• No food or beverages will be provided or available for sale.

• The event will take place in rain or shine.In case of extreme inclement weather, the event will be cancelled.
   

We are honored to have you join us for this special occasion and appreciate your planning ahead to help the day run smoothly.

We are excited to welcome you!

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Transportation:
We have reached our transportation limit, so unfortunately, we’re not able to offer this option anymore.

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