Description
Happiness Tour
Location
219 S. 6th Street, Busch Room
Date & Time
Friday, January 8, 2027
Unlock Joy Where History Meets Psychology: The Happiness Tour Kicks Off!
Discover the ingredients of urban joy at Location #1: The Athenaeum of Philadelphia, the official first stop on the city-wide happiness tour. Join us for an exclusive lecture exploring the ground-breaking book and exhibition catalog, The Philadelphia Challenge. Born out of Drexel University’s Happiness Lab and spearheaded by neuropsychologist Dr. Eric Zillmer, this project challenges how we look at our environment, urban citizenship, and everyday well-being.
Why start here? The Athenaeum is more than a historic landmark, it’s a sanctuary of connection, curiosity, and peace, making it a foundational landmark on the curated Philadelphia Happiness Map. In this lecture, we’ll dive into student-driven reflections, interactive psychogeography, and historical artifacts that reveal why certain spaces spark genuine human happiness. Don't miss your chance to embark on this journey—and perhaps find a new perspective on your own favorite spots in the city!
