Spring is almost here—get ready to forage by learning all about mushrooms at the Wagner Free Institute during the March First Saturday Open House! Happening Saturday, March 1st from 12 to 4 pm, enjoy an afternoon packed with hands-on activities, museum exploration, and an “Introduction to Mushrooms” presentation given by Philadelphia Mycology Club president Sam Bucciarelli.

Visitors can also view our special exhibition of mushroom models created by the French anatomist and naturalist Dr. Louis Auzoux in the 1860s. The set of 32 papier-mâché models was created to help teach foragers which mushrooms are poisonous and which are safe to eat.

Admission to our First Saturday events is free to everyone! Registration is recommended but not required. Learn more and register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/march-first-saturday-open-house-mushroom-madness-registration-1235002458599?aff=PSEC