Citizens Celebrates America’s 250th Anniversary with Free Family Day at the Philadelphia Museum of Art During All Star Week

07/08/2026

Citizens Celebrates America's 250th Anniversary with Free Family Day at the Philadelphia Museum of Art During All Star Week

The free day features Museum-wide activities, workshops, and activities with the Phillies and Community Workforce Partners

Philadelphia, PA - As the United States marks its 250th anniversary, Citizens today announced it will welcome the public to the Philadelphia Museum of Art (PMA) on Monday, July 13, bringing together art, sport, and community.

Timed with Major League Baseball's All-Star Week, Citizens will sponsor a free admission day at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, along with a full day of family-friendly activities at the base of the iconic Rocky Steps. The event is part of Citizens' support of A Nation of Artists, a landmark dual-venue exhibition that traces the evolution of American creativity and identity.

"As we honor America's 250th anniversary, Citizens is proud to celebrate the spirit and vibrancy that has shaped our nation," said Dan Fitzpatrick, Citizens Mid-Atlantic and Midwest Market President. "Bringing people together through shared experiences is central to our Credo, from supporting arts and culture to investing in opportunities that strengthen our communities for generations to come."

Citizens support of the exhibition helps bring a wide range of free and accessible programs, including student initiatives, public talks, performances, and youth art making experiences, ensuring that Philadelphians of all backgrounds can engage with this historic cultural moment.

"The Philadelphia Museum of Art is proud to partner with Citizens to expand access to art and learning about our nation and our city on its 250th anniversary," said Daniel Weiss, George D. Widener Director and CEO of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. "Together, we are creating one-of-a-kind moments for people of all ages to connect with American art and history, and explore what Philadelphia has to offer."

As baseball, long considered America's favorite pastime, takes center stage in Philadelphia, Citizens is bringing the game's energy into the heart of the city and the iconic Rocky steps.

The July 13 activation will feature:

• A stacked glove sculpture constructed from Citizens cards, created by Guinness World Record holding card stacker Bryan Berg. The sculpture was built over more than a month before debuting at Citizens Bank Park last September
• A special appearance by Phillies alumni John Kruk
• Interactive fan experiences, including custom baseball card creation, speed pitch challenges, and photo opportunities
• Live entertainment, giveaways, and complimentary treats

Investing in Community and Future Talent

As part of its commitment to workforce development, Citizens is also partnering with Learn Fresh, a nonprofit that connects students to real-world career pathways through sports-based STEM programming.

Through a $50,000 contribution, Citizens is supporting the development of a STEM workforce curriculum in Philadelphia, including programming that features Citizens colleagues sharing career insights and mentorship.

On July 13, Citizens and Learn Fresh will host 50 high school seniors from the School District of Philadelphia for a hands-on workshop at the museum, including a panel discussion featuring MLB legend John Kruk.

A full schedule of events for July 13 is available here.

About Citizens Financial Group, Inc.

Citizens Financial Group, Inc. is one of the nation's oldest and largest financial institutions, with $218.3 billion in assets as of March 31, 2026. Headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island, Citizens offers a broad range of retail and commercial banking products and services to individuals, small businesses, middle-market companies, large corporations and institutions. Citizens helps its customers reach their potential by listening to them and by understanding their needs in order to offer tailored advice, ideas and solutions. In Consumer Banking, Citizens provides an integrated experience that includes mobile and online banking, a full-service customer contact center and the convenience of approximately 3,000 ATMs and approximately 1,000 branches in 14 states and the District of Columbia. Consumer Banking products and services include a full range of banking, lending, savings, wealth management and small business offerings. In Commercial Banking, Citizens offers a broad complement of financial products and solutions, including lending and leasing, deposit and treasury management services, foreign exchange, interest rate and commodity risk management solutions, as well as loan syndication, corporate finance, merger and acquisition, and debt and equity capital markets capabilities. More information is available at www.citizensbank.com or visit us on X, LinkedIn or Facebook.

About the Philadelphia Museum of Art

The Philadelphia Museum of Art is a national and international destination for art, but first, we are Philadelphia's art museum-for all of the many diverse communities of the city. Through our collections, exhibitions, events, educational activities, celebrations, and more, the museum is a storyteller, and we welcome everyone to be part of the story-our doors are wide open. To learn more, visit www.philamuseum.org

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