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Situated in the heart of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the Mummers Museum is a vibrant hub that celebrates the rich tradition of the Mummers Parade.
The Mummers Museum opened in 1976 as part of Philadelphia’s celebration of America’s Bicentennial. The Museum is dedicated to celebrating the tradition of Mummery in Philadelphia. Inside are costumes, oral histories, video and audio archives, and even an exhibit to teach anyone how to “strut.” Our collection brings you up close to the elaborate costumes and the captivating history behind the Mummers Parade.
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THIS SATURDAY! 🤘
For just $15, enjoy an entire afternoon and evening of live music at the Mummers Museum featuring seven great bands, all while supporting the preservation of Philadelphia’s Mummers tradition.
🎸 Revolution of ’87
🎸 Tony Mecca and the Heavy Mental Gypsys
🎸 MonteCarlo
⭐ Seems Like Tuesday – Headliner
🎸 Boss Hydro
🎸 Whiskey Grin
🎸 The Goodbyes
🚪 Doors open at Noon with music beginning at 1 PM and continuing through the evening.
Food and beverages will be available for purchase, so come early, grab something to eat and make a day of it!
📅 Saturday, August 29
🎟️ Tickets: $15
📍 Mummers Museum | 1100 S. Second Street, Philadelphia
Great music. A great cause. One great Saturday at the Mummers Museum, presented by Big Zen Entertainment.
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Big Zen Entertainment presents Rock For The Mummers Museum!
🎸 ONE WEEK TO GO! 🎸
Next Saturday, the Mummers Museum will be rocking with seven live bands for an entire afternoon and evening of music supporting the Museum!
Here’s your lineup:
🎶 1:00 PM – Revolution of ’87
🎶 2:00 PM – Tony Mecca and the Heavy Mental Gypsys
🎶 3:00 PM – MonteCarlo
⭐ 4:00 PM – Seems Like Tuesday – Headliner
🎶 5:00 PM – Boss Hydro
🎶 6:00 PM – Whiskey Grin
🎶 7:00 PM – The Goodbyes
📅 Saturday, August 29
🚪 Doors open at 12 PM
🎟️ Tickets: $15
📍 Mummers Museum
1100 S. Second Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147
Food and beverages will also be available for purchase throughout the day.
Come for your favorite band or spend the whole day with us! Your support helps the Mummers Museum continue preserving and celebrating Philadelphia’s Mummers tradition.
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As we get closer to August 29, we would like to recognize the sponsors helping make this special day of live music possible!
A huge thank you to P.J. Whelihan's Pub + Restaurant, Shank's Original, and Aversa's Italian Bakery for supporting Rock for the Mummers Museum.
Community support like this helps us continue preserving and celebrating the history and traditions of the Philadelphia Mummers.
🎸 Rock for the Mummers Museum
📅 Saturday, August 29
🚪 Doors open at 12 PM
🎟️ Tickets: $15
📍 Mummers Museum | 1100 S. Second Street, Philadelphia
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Closing out the night at 7:00 PM is The Goodbyes!
The Goodbyes are a five-piece band from South Jersey featuring Jess Haya, Kaitlin Devlin, Dan Guida, Frank Pierron and Eran Shifris, who have been rocking together since the summer of 2023.
Drawing inspiration from artists including Fall Out Boy, Paramore and P!nk, the band’s original music brings together influences from the alt-rock and pop-punk worlds.
They’ve been busy performing throughout Philadelphia and New Jersey, and they’ll close out Rock for the Mummers Museum!
Doors open at 12 PM | Tickets: $15
Performance Schedule:
1:00 PM – Revolution of ’87
2:00 PM – Tony Mecca and the Heavy Mental Gypsys
3:00 PM – MonteCarlo
4:00 PM – Seems Like Tuesday – Headliner
5:00 PM – Boss Hydro
6:00 PM – Whiskey Grin
7:00 PM – The Goodbyes
📍 Mummers Museum
1100 S. Second Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147
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Big Zen Entertainment presents Rock For The Mummers Museum!
Get ready for Whiskey Grin, taking the stage at 6:00 PM!
This South Jersey rock trio delivers timeless, riff-driven hard rock featuring blazing guitar work, thunderous grooves, powerhouse vocals and unforgettable hooks.
Whiskey Grin mixes original songs with carefully reimagined classics for a high-energy live show that sounds far bigger than three musicians—and leaves audiences wanting one more song!
Catch them live at the Mummers Museum on August 29.
Doors open at 12 PM | Tickets: $15
Performance Schedule:
1:00 PM – Revolution of ’87
2:00 PM – Tony Mecca and the Heavy Mental Gypsys
3:00 PM – MonteCarlo
4:00 PM – Seems Like Tuesday – Headliner
5:00 PM – Boss Hydro
6:00 PM – Whiskey Grin
7:00 PM – The Goodbyes
📍 Mummers Museum
1100 S. Second Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147
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New Mummers dolls have arrived in the Museum Gift Shop!
These one-of-a-kind dolls are dressed from head to toe in colorful Mummers costumes, complete with plenty of feathers, sequins, and detail. They make a great addition to any Mummers collection—or a unique piece of Philadelphia tradition to display at home.
Dolls start at $150, with several different styles available.
Stop by the Mummers Museum and check them out in person!
📍 1100 S. 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147
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