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John T. Morris Takes Pictures of Port Richmond with His Kodak. It’s 1889. Earlier this month on  Hidden City Philadelphia , archivist Joyce Munro shared photographs of Port Richmond taken in the 19th century by John T. Morris on the first point-and-shoot Kodak camera. Step back in time with us!  Last week on  Hidden City Philadelphia , archivist Joyce Munro shared photographs taken in the 19th century by John T. Morris whose legacy lives on at Morris Arboretum & Gardens, which was once his and his sister Lydia's private estate. In these photographs, taken with the first point-and-shoot Kodak camera, Morris captured everyday life in Port Richmond in 1889. His photographs offer a rare glimpse into Philadelphia’s past and the beginnings of modern photography. Read the full story →  Image Image   Image Image   Blog Image December 17, 2025 …

Holiday Garden Railway Holiday Garden Railway Image NEW THIS YEAR:   A 60-foot Holiday Tunnel illuminated with thousands of twinkling lights!  Image Holiday Garden Railway November 22 – December 30 Free with general admission Make your holiday even more magical with a visit to the Holiday Garden Railway, as it is transformed for the season with thousands of twinkling lights! See the enchanting rail cars in a festive wonderland of lights and sounds, a marvelous experience for visitors of all ages. (Please Note: Morris is closed December 24 and 25.)   FAQ Holiday Garden Railway: Daytime Viewing When can I see the trains? The Holiday Garden Railway is open daily, 10 am–4 pm from November 22 through December 30. The Morris is closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year’s Day. The trains cannot run in heavy rain, snow, or ice. Do I need tickets to see the trains during the day? No, daytime viewing of Holiday Garden Railway is included with general admission. Advance tickets are no longer required to visit the Morris; you can purchase online or in-person.  Can I visit during the day and stay for Nighttime Express? No. Nighttime Express requires a separate advance ticket. Are the trains inside or outside? The Holiday Garden Railway exhibit is an outdoor miniature display. It’s a third of a mile track with loops and tunnels surrounded by plants and twinkling lights. Is the exhibit handicap accessible? Do you have wheelchairs? The site is wheelchair and stroller accessible, however the path within the site is narrow and has a downward slope.   Holiday Garden Railway: Nighttime Express Due to limited parking, you must purchase tickets with specific arrival times.  Please stay on the path. Walking into the lights off the path is dangerous, please help us keep everyone safe and stay on the path What is the difference between seeing the exhibit during the day or on a ticketed evening? The difference between the day and evening is that at night the …