Nonprofit
Ministry of Awe
An immersive art space in a former bank building on 3rd Street, where visitors walk through rooms of art and performers respond to them. You book a timed ticket to visit, and you can join the mailing list or support the space.
- Paid
- Kids OK
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What they do
Visit during open hours with a timed ticket. Join the mailing list to hear what is coming, or use the Join and Support page to support the space.
Who it is for
- Who can join
- Open to anyone
- Who is there
- All ages, Families with children
When and where
Open Wednesday and Thursday 11 am to 6 pm, Friday 11 am to 10 pm, Saturday 11 am to 9 pm, Sunday 10 am to 6 pm, closed Monday and Tuesday. Entry is by timed slot.
- Days
- Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Times
- Daytime, Evening
Ministry of Awe
- Address
- 27 N. 3rd Street
- Part of the city
- Central
Your first visit
Feeling unsure the first time is normal. Most groups are glad when someone new walks in.
First step: Buy a timed entry ticket online through the ticket link on moaphilly.org. Booking ahead cuts the wait, and walk-up entry depends on availability..
Check with the group before you show up. You need to sign up first.
What to expect
Plan for 90 minutes to 2 hours, with no time limit. Staff greet you about 10 minutes before your slot, explain the house guidelines, and then you explore the six stories on your own, with performers who respond to what you do. Wear comfortable shoes, and expect steps, uneven floors and low lighting in some areas.
Tips for your first visit
- Wear comfortable shoes, since the building has many levels and some uneven areas.
- Leave large bags, backpacks and strollers at home. Lockers are available.
- Street parking is limited. Nearby garages are listed, and SpotHero or meterUP can reserve a space.
- Empty water bottles are fine, and there are refill stations inside.
Newcomer welcome
Fine for newcomers, but you may need to speak up (3 out of 5). Why we say this: Open to the public with online timed tickets, and the visit page says the experience is designed for all ages. Walk-up entry depends on availability..
Cost and commitment
- Cost
- Paid. Ticketed entry. Prices are not listed on the visit page. Children's tickets exist, and children under 2 are free.
Access and languages
- Wheelchair access
- Partly wheelchair accessible
- Languages spoken
- We do not know yet which languages are spoken.
- Access notes
- Service animals are welcome. The building is described as ADA compliant, but the two visitor pages disagree on elevators: one says every level except the basement, and the other says only floors one to four, with no elevator to the basement or fifth floor. Some areas have steps, uneven floors and low lighting. Nearest SEPTA stop, per the visitor guide: Market-Frankford Line, 2nd Street station.
Requirements
- Children can take part with a parent.
How to reach them
We copy contact details as the group or a public source published them. Each one shows where it came from.
- Website: moaphilly.org Source: Philadelphia Cultural Fund grantee directory, seen October 4, 2026 ; Source: moaphilly.org, seen October 8, 2026 ; Source: moaphilly.org, seen October 8, 2026
- Email: info@moaphilly.org Source: moaphilly.org, seen October 8, 2026 ; Source: moaphilly.org, seen October 8, 2026
- Phone: 215-792-6857 Source: moaphilly.org, seen October 8, 2026 ; Source: moaphilly.org, seen October 8, 2026
Sources and last check
Checked by our research team on October 8, 2026. This was a closer look, including what a first visit is like.
- Last checked by our team
- October 8, 2026
- Status
- Probably active
- Our confidence in this listing
- Medium
We think this group is probably still active, but the newest sign we found is more than a year old.
- Philadelphia Cultural Fund grantee directory, seen October 4, 2026. Supports: Name, Website
- moaphilly.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Summary, What they do, Cost, First step, Contacts, Status
- moaphilly.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Schedule, Cost, First step, Location, Access, Requirements
- moaphilly.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: What to expect, First visit tips, Access, Contacts, Cost
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