If I could give more than 5 stars, I would. LOVE the Magic Garden! Worth every penny (its $15 to get in) - I shared way too many pictures, but only a fraction of the ones I took. I couldnt make up my mind! If youre visiting Philly, this is a definite must-see. (actually, the entire South Street walk is highly entertaining!)

Awesome art! A wonderful place to take photos. You can see everything in about 30 minutes and there is pay at Kiosk street parking.

Beautiful little gem in the middle of the city. Not very big but you can spend a long time looking at all the little details lovingly crafted into the walls. I was also very excited to learn that it was made by two fellow RPCVs (Returned Peace Corps Volunteers).

Beautiful folk art. Mosaic artwork. So fantastic. Worth the trip.

Beautiful gem of an art installation in the middle of Philly. Zagar spent decades constructing this extension of his then-home by hand; it eventually became a non-profit and a full-time art space.It feels a bit maze-like with its winding rows and different levels, but you never feel lost, just immersed. Theres also a standing rotation of other folk artists featured in the space, as well as a gift shop offering certain pieces for sale.Definitely a must-see in Philadelphia!

Pretty cool place to check out if youre in the area. Very artsy and creative. They reuse tiles, bottles, mirrors, and other materials and glassware to make colorful artwork. However the gallery is rather small and does not justify the price for the ticket. Despite that, it is great if you have small kids as they will be enamoured with all the colors and shapes. Great to enjoy with friends or family.

More interesting than I had expected. He was just starting to decorate the lots and walls on South Street as I was growing up, and honestly I still am not a fan of the adornment consisting solely of broken mirrors and ceramic accompanied by random but generally positive verbiage, which is why Id never visited before. At this location, though, theres a lot more depth. The incorporation of sculpture and artifacts is both more interesting and more revealing. The scavenger hunt they offered the kids is a perfect supplement. And the brick tuffets are cool. We had fun.I wouldnt mind if more of Philadelphias vacant lots regrew into this. Make a Polish one next!

This is a cute little spot especially if you are an art lover like myself. It is composed of artsy mosaic tile and Mexican folk art, mostly which is put together in such a crafty and intriguing way. Another plus is I got some nice Instagram-worthy photos and shots

We had so much fun talking with one of the volunteers. She taught us all about the artist who has dedicated his last 30+ years to the mosaic art. This magical destination needs to be supported by everyone so they can keep up the good fight for art in Philadelphia.You will see all mosaics in the south street area and other sections of the city were done by this same artist. Enjoy what you see here and find beauty in his creativity!!!

Check it out when you are around town. It is unique place with affordable price for the ticket. I gave it four stars because the place was smaller than I thought it would be 😅.

You have to buy your ticket online.. it’s a nice attraction.. it hasn’t changed much.. I visited in 2018 with a friend and now 2021 with my girlfriend.. it was fun but the whole thing can be seen in about 30-45 mins.. you get a discount with a student ID.. around the building has a Batman graffiti logo

Great art exhibition that spills out of the garden all over the nearby buildings in this South Street neighborhood. Historic churches, fire houses, and other buildings line the streets of this beautiful community and invites all to come and enjoy!!! Well done Philly for sustaining this historic wonder.

Unique place right in the middle of the city. I had been getting recommendations to visit this place and it didnt disappoint even though you can see the entire place within 30-45 mins. If you are interested in taking lots of pictures then I recommend going on a weekday but if you are planning to visit on a weekend then walk around few times coz the place is quite small and there are people in every corner. Make sure to also check the indoor exhibition. Staff is nice and friendly, if youre in Philadelphia, do visit this place!IG:- journey_man16

The pictures dont do it justice. This place was incredible! Just walls upon walls of color and mosaic. Amazing photo-op location. Super organized as well - tickets are purchased for a set time to limit the amount of traffic - which was great to allow us space and time to take everything in.

If you like fun art, you really need to come here. It’s beautiful and every single inch is part of the instillation.

Beautiful place to visit with your children. Is not too big, but is still very interesting.

This is such a neat little spot in the middle of the city. Outside the gardens themselves there are also mosaics spread throughout the alleyways on the sides of buildings to search for afterward. The website suggests spending at least 30 minutes, but we were there for about an hour and a half comfortably. I really suggest trying out the scavenger hunt; Not only does it add some extra fun to the experience, the scavenger hunt draws your attention to individual features of the garden rather than just looking at the beauty of the garden as a whole. There is shade, seating, and greenery within the walls to relax and admire, but would just be cautious of some narrow, somewhat slick stairs and some slight crouching. Was such a great experience and will definitely be back for more - hopefully a different scavenger hunt!

You pretty much have to get tickets in advance. If you show up, you may have to wait a while. Its not the end of the world since theres tons to see on the street, but you may end up hanging out there a while.Either way, worth the wait because its one of the most incredible sights in the city. Just so incredibly unique. There are some alleyways nearby designed similarly but nothing else really captures how unique of a space it is.

I love this garden. Full of fun art work. Inspired me a lot

This place is magic. MUST see place in philadelphia. Feels like its straight of a magazine or a fairytale. Its every bloggers dream place. Its recycled trash made to look beautiful! The whole space is art. You move through art and experience it in different ways. The colors and textures are absolutely stunning. Kudos to artist Isaiah Zagar

PMG is a wonderful gem in Philadelphia. It’s not a large space, but if you enjoy art you can find many areas to examine and/or provide visual stimulation.

Mind blowing, immersive art environment. Well worth the ticket. The detailed walls of thousands of individual pieces of medium, tile, glass, ceramic. Colors galore. A total experience you will not forget soon. Should inspire some to realize art is anything you want it to be.

This was one of the best places in Philadelphia. Beautifully built. Dont forget to grab scavenger hunt paper and start your interesting hunt for images. The best part was staff specially a lady named Riley.

Absolutely breathtaking. A must-see in Philadelphia 🥺

It was a beautiful way to conclude our trip, even my little one loved it. She made recordings for her tiktok and I just recorded her and took in as much as I could for the memories. This is definitely a must, have your phone charged put on a pretty dress/nice shirt and be selfie ready!

A truly beautiful and unique space. You must get timed tickets for entry (call or go online). You can get $2 admission with a SNAP/EBT card. Street parking is mostly metered, you can park a few blocks away for free. Masks must be worn. The bathrooms and gift shop are open. There are also displays of Mexican folk art inside.

Very cool to see and learn about the work of Isaiah Zagat. Our tour guide for the 12p Neighborhood Tour was awesome! I would definitely do this again and/or recommend to others. Great way to take in the S. Philly street art scene.

Really interesting Art Experience.. The Entire building was art...even the bathrooms and exterior...The Staff was available and friendly to educate and inform you about the artist... Very enjoyable

Magical is definitely appropriate as you wander down stairs and corridors of amazing and thoughtfully placed glass and tile everywhere you look.

Not a huge spot but packed with lots of hidden gems!Do purchase the tickets ahead of time or you could probably get it onsite (digitally) if its not a busy day.

Unique artwork and structure unlike any other. Worth the small admission price to see everything. Lots of staff around to help answer any questions about different parts of the exhibit. Great place to capture photos.

Do the scavenger hunt!! This was a really well-priced way to spend a bit of time on a beautiful afternoon! The scavenger hunt was perfect for my 5- and 8-yr-olds, and for me as well: it forced us to pay better attention to our surroundings. Its also a place full of whimsy and charm. Were all excited to go back!!

Amazing! Do not miss when you are in Philly!

Excellent time at the Magic Gardens. A very unique experience for those who love art! Its small, but worth going to see.

Totally worth the trip to see such creative mosaic tile work.

You need to book tickets in advance as they sold out very fast specially on weekends.Different style of art and few more similar places in the same street nearby.I stayed in doubletree and it was 15 mins walk from there to magic gardens.Nice place!!!

I only found out about Philadelphias Magic Gardens not too long ago. I loved it! Also, I especially love how one can visit and see or notice something different, every time. I especially loved the focus on Mexican folk art, and how diverse all the art is; from mosaics, murals, prints and mixed media, too. Truly a place I look forward to visiting again and again.

There is some amount of insanity, at least by our mundane normal, that a person must have to create something as unusual and intriguing as the Magic Garden. Give yourself time to discover since there is an overwhelming amount to absorb. A large part is outdoors so keep the weather in mind as you plan. Had no issue with street parking nearby (not a weekend!).It is a fascinating place, that by luck and determination of some very engaged citizens survives against the odds for us to enjoy.

Such a cool outside space to get lost in! A hidden gem in the heart of Philly!

Definitely different and fun to walk thru!!

Great! But, too small to pay more than $10 for the ticket.

Philadelphia Magic Gardens was a great. Really creative use of materials and spots to take cool photos. This may not be a place you want to enjoy with young children as some of the art can be graphic/contain nudity.

Lovely time at magic gardens !! Scavenger hunt and gift shop were top notch.

Take your time. A lot of details and stories are there. Find them. You gonna love it. Dont just go and take picture. I mean its a very good place to take picture but you can also have a lifetime memory if you pay attention to details.

Such a wonderful place. You could go a million times and see something new every time. I definitely recommend going if you are in the area.

Loved this and would highly recommend it as part of your Philly tour!

Beautiful, unique, fun place to visit when in Philly!

Super-fun museum and garden -- with tons of murals nearby that you can explore, too! With regard to accessibility, parts of the museum and garden would be accessible by wheelchair, but there are stairs. The floor is made of tile and some of the stairs are smaller than others, which may present challenges for some guests. Definitely worth going to check it out! Id budget 1.5 to 2 hours.

One of the most unique places weve been to and just seems fitting that its in Philly. Take your time wandering up and down the maze of a garden! Each tile/mosaic is so unique and seem to tell so many different stories. Definitely worth a visit when it reopens!Note: Visited prior to COVID, so things may be different.

Such a cool place. I could be there for hrs just looking at every inch. From the floor/ground to the tops of the building/ceiling. Its amazing! I wish I knew more of the background of how this all started and what inspired the artist.

Highly recommended! This place is ridiculously photogenic, I couldn’t stop taking pictures! Be nice and help each other take pictures, please :) Recommend going as early as possible to avoid crowds.

Great place to visit. It is small so if will only take an hour or so. But you will really enjoy your time there.

I loved experiencing this so much! It’s so raw and beautiful in person. It really leaves you wanting the entire city to be covered in this beautiful mosaic style !

The magic gardens were extremely breath taking. You can see the passion that went into such a long project. It felt like you were walking through the artists dream, truly an amazing experience

Great place for art lovers. Very different.

I finally made it to the Magic garden. Its amazing, but can be a sensory overload 😆

Beautiful, so unique!

If you like creative and whimsical art then the Magic Gardens will probably interest you. It is a mostly outdoor exhibition of a collection of mosaic glass and ceramic pieces that are literally everywhere. So many little details to see and find so take your time exploring.

Fun place to appreciate folk art. $15 tickets to get in, so definitely take your time and do the scavenger hunt. Plan about an hour if you really take your time...15 minutes if you just walk through.

Philadelphia Magic Gardens Parking is quite easy. We found street parking during the day during the week and were able to use the fantastic Park Mobile. Get that app if you don’t already have it! There is also a parking garage across the street for even more convenience. Photography is permitted as long as you don’t rock a tripod or light stands. There is a lot of foot traffic through the space, so you definitely should be respectful of other visitors. It’s great for engagement sessions of 2 people and wedding couples but would not recommend this location if you want a bridal party or for family sessions. From the moment you enter the front desk and pay for tickets, you notice that the staff there is charming and friendly. Several staff members keep an eye out to make sure you don’t touch anything or set up a tripod to shoot. However, they are very laid back and courteous and answered all my questions I had about the Philadelphia Magic Gardens. I loved this place and definitely check it out if you are you in South Philly!

This is just a wonderful Philly treasure. Great for first-time visitors, long-time residents, singles, and families. Great photo ops for beginner photography students. You dont have to be an artists to appreciate this beauty hidden away on South Street. Support the arts! Most of it is outside and the staff is COVID-19 compliant. TIP: Purchase your timed ticket ahead of time online.

Definitely worth the visit if you’re into art. It’s outdoors and the art is very fascinating. If you’re not interested in art, it will literally take you 2 minutes to take everything in. Also, if you’re a student, make sure to bring ID as you get $2 off.

Beautiful!! So much to see that its impossible.

Tour was great! Highly recommend. And you get to see in small group before opens to public. So much easier to see!

Actually didn’t get in - all sold out. But talk to their people out front. We got tips on locations in the area and got a “backlot” selfguided tour of private installations of this artist, including his original house where it all started. Incredible!Next time I’m getting tickets in advance 🤷‍♂️

It really is a magical place!!! You can spend hours looking at the intricate patterns, masterful designs, and being mesmerized by the amount of hours dedicated to achieving this unique mega piece of art.

You could hurry through this amazing place, but then youll miss the little whimsical jewels. Among all of these big displays are little found objects that are affixed into the nooks and crannies. Every little thing seems to have a story to tell. Many tiles have letters and they are placed into rows that make interesting sentences. You can try to take photos, but its just not the same as being there. When you walk by the mirror fragments, youll be immersed in a fairy land. What is clear and what is a mirror? The boundaries arent as clear as you think. Its a work in progress, and it changes with the weather, so youll want to go back sometimes.

AMAZING! SO BEAUTIFUL! Art from the ceiling to the floor! I found out about this place from an episode on This Is Us when Malik took Deja on a date. After watching I said that I had to visit and Im so glad that I did.

This place is SO much cooler than I thought it would be. I honestly thought it was going to be an okay experience. But I was blown away with how much there was to see and take in. Photo opps are amazing. Youll have so much fun walking around taking everything in. Youll see something different everywhere you look.

Interesting art, various glass made up of bottles and cool art shop at the end. You can buy an poncho if it rains. They have nice postcards and beautiful earrings if youre interested in buying souvenirs or art work

Really awesome place. They have a fun little scavenger hunt to do. The price of admission is also very affordable for Philly prices!

Truly a hidden gem in the city. Amazing! Small, but amazing. There are a few sidewalks and store fronts nearby that are also covered in mosaic. Went in November and it was COLD! There are set times/tickets to buy. If you have to wait or use the bathroom, I would go to the grocery store across the street or the Starbucks a block or so down. (You do have to purchase something to use the bathroom)

This art is awesome its really cool to see. Pictures dont do justice. Great idea to use some trash for art.

Super cool and the mosaics are so intricate! It’s not very big but there is so much to look at it can keep you entertained for a long time.

While I did not go inside, there are many, many installations in the surrounding area. They are phenomenal!!!The Magic Garden looks incredible too. I will be sure to visit on a return trip.Check out their website for a few videos that introduce the artist.

I built this sanctuary to be inhabited by my ideas & my fantasies.

It was very nice. Although I thought for the price it was too short. We were only there for maybe 30 minutes. But basically the whole building is art. If your in the area I would recommend to go see it.

Had a blast at this museum, it was my 1st time there and the history of this place is impeccable. #lunchdate

Wonderful experience. Best place to hangout. Must see place for the art lovers. It was very pleasant to see all the mosaics at one place. One of the well-known locations in Philadelphia. The staff are friendly and cooperative. Ticket purchasing is easy and they are very affordable.

It was absolutely beautiful. You can really see this hard work and love the artist put into the whole place. Will visit again.

Interesting arrangements of artworks. Plenty of sensory stimulation. Well worth a visit.

This is one of my top 5 things to visit while in Philly. It’s difficult to appreciate this magic garden until you step into it. It is overwhelmingly amazing. Very friendly and helpful staff too!

Beautiful place, lots to look at. Docked a star just because there were so many folks instagramming, that it was hard to appreciate all the artwork. Maybe make a designated spot for them? 🤷🏽‍♀️

Its a unique place and pretty artistic. You do need the artist mind to get the depth of things but $10 general admission seems a little high ti me. The guided tour would still be a better deal considering they take you around the neighborhood as well.

Just so cool. And the times tickets keep it from getting too crowded.

Love this place!! Highly recommend for those who love and appreciate mixed media art

Awesome!!! I would actually go back and do it all over again. Theres no way to see all of the intricacies in one visit.

Really neat. So much to see that you have to go through at least twice! Do the scavenger hunt, lots of fun and can be tricky to find everything but so worth it.

It was fun and amazing

This was such a fun experience! The story behind this place is very interesting and it’s a must-see in Philly. Stroll around the open-air garden to see a never before seen type of art. It takes about 10min to walk around the whole place but take advantage of the instagramable spots and strike a pose!

Live the mirror miscostic look of glass bottles wheels and pieces of random objects. So artsy I love it! There’s a fee to get in I think it’s reasonable Never been inside but from what I see it’s beautiful

I always love coming here, no matter how many times I’ve been! Whenever someone visits Philly for the first time (especially in the summer time) I ALWAYS make time to take them here. These pictures are from nearly 3 years ago, but the smiles and memories are not gone! Definitely come here!

This has to be the coolest art exhibit Ive ever seen.Honestly, I was hesitating whether to pay 15 bucks a ticket for an hour experience but this was worth every penny.The funnest part was the scavenger hunt! Its like youre in a Wheres Waldo painting. Loved it!

I’m not sure why I haven’t explored here sooner… I’m amazed by Isaiah Zagar’s dedication to his craft and the beauty that results from stringing together a bunch of otherwise “broken” pieces into a story. We just kept walking through over and over, each time seeing new things we’d missed before. The staff was also friendly, informative, and helpful. It was mostly well spaced out between parties but in more narrow parts of the exhibit, it was a little crowded.As for parking, we parked along South Street where there’s 2 hour parking during certain times but you do have to pay at the parking kiosk. I think it was ~$5.

One of my top-10 spots to visit and revisit in Philly. Everyone should see Isaiahs wonderland on a sunny day and then come back, as we did, for a Twilight Garden party visit. Then, come back again to do the special basement tour, where most of these photos were taken.

Awesome place to check out when u hangin on South Street. The price is pretty high for $15...its a small place. Still cool af

An artistic spot in Philadelphia full of beautiful designs and multiple spots that are perfect for photos. I recommend buying tickets online beforehand so you can choose the time that you want to enter. You can also buy tickets on the spot but it wouldnt be for that exact moment but a time later in the day. The area is actually not that big and everyones trying to get pictures so it can get difficult to get pictures without people in it. However, with some patience, its possible. Its definitely a spot to visit.

If you like art, this place is awesome and a must visit if you are in the Philly area.

Space of inspiration and a must see when in Philly. Located on south street, home to a number of great bars and restaurants. The gardens captures the livelihood of the city. Grab a meal to go and sit under the pine tree and ponder about life. Best way to enjoy it.

WOW! Incredible mosaiced house and gardens...pure wonderment! Absolutely amazing....one delightful surprise after another no matter where you look. So sorry we didnt have more time, but its very crowded on weekends. Want to go back when its not so crowded and spend hours walking around....probably still wont see everything but then we can always go back again and again and again....