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Pop-Up Event: Calder Gardens with Erin Monda, Philadelphia, PA
Calder Gardens
2100 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA 19103
United States
215- 278-7250

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Monday, June 15, 2026, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT
Category: Pop-Up Events

A Tour of Calder Gardens with Erin Monda


 

 

 

 

 Calder Gardens is Philadelphia’s newest art institution dedicated to Alexander Calder and is conceived as a place where an evolving interplay between art, architecture, nature, and programming encourages contemplation and self-discovery. Join Erin Monda for a tour and exploration of the gardens designed by Piet Oudolf. Learn about Oudolf’s design, plant highlights and combinations, the construction process, and management of the garden.

Erin Monda is the Horticulture Manager at Calder Gardens, overseeing all aspects of the landscape. Erin introduced us to Calder Gardens in her January 20th presentation to HPS/MAG – part of this year’s virtual lecture series. Whether or not you were able to attend her lecture, this is a wonderful opportunity to visit the maturing gardens in person.

Erin Monda will lead a tour that is entirely outside and about the gardens. The tour is about 45-60 minutes. Attendees will walk from one site entrance to the other, and Erin will answer questions at the end of the tour near the entrance to the building. The $50 per person cost for this tour includes admission to the building. After Erin’s guided tour you will be free to see the art of Alexander Calder inside the building and to further explore the gardens at your leisure. (Normal daily admission to the building is $18.)

Pop-Up Details & Registration

Date & Time:

Monday, June 15; 10:00 - 11:00 AM tour + unguided museum time

Rain Date & Time:

Thursday, June 18; 10:00 - 11:00 AM tour + unguided museum time

Location:

Calder Gardens

2100 Benjamin Franklin Parkway

Philadelphia, PA 19103

Parking and Transportation:

Calder Gardens does not have on-site parking facilities. Passenger drop-off is located on 22nd Street between the Benjamin Franklin Parkway and Vine Street Expressway. The accessible drop-off point is about 350 feet from the main entrance.

The closest accessible parking spots are located in the Franklin Institute garage at 271 North 21st Street. Parking is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Or take SEPTA’s Regional Rail to Suburban Station and walk approx. 15 minutes to Calder Gardens.

Attendees:

Open to HPS/MAG Members and Non-Members.

HPS/MAG membership covers two people in a household. To register the second person in your household, use the "Register Guest" option.

# of Attendees:

Maximum number of attendees is 20. There will be a waitlist.

Cost:

$50 per person

Registration:

Opens on May 6, after 8 p.m. Closes on June 10.

*Important Note:

Please make sure you complete your registration by clicking on the ‘Finish’ button. If you do not receive a confirmation email, your registration was not completed.

Additional Details:

Please wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather. If raining lightly, please bring an umbrella. Rain date for heavy rain is June 18.

There are restrooms available.

Questions? Contact:

Nora Sirbaugh at [email protected]