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Philadelphia Museum of Art
Type: Architecture, Art & Culture, Art Museums, Classes or Instruction, Editor's Picks, Family Friendly, Museums
10Best Says
The Philadelphia Museum of Art offers a stellar collection from artists such as Van Gogh, Monet, Pissarro, Picasso, and Rodin. Surrealist art is well represented by Dali, De Chirico, Max Ernst, and... Read More
The Philadelphia Museum of Art offers a stellar collection from artists such as Van Gogh, Monet, Pissarro, Picasso, and Rodin. Surrealist art is well represented by Dali, De Chirico, Max Ernst, and Magritte, with pre-modernist work from the likes of Canaletto and Guardi. Numerous theme rooms display international art and artifacts, including Thomas Eakins's "Collection in the Country" furniture. A on-site restaurant and a cafe offer hungry guests sustenance and the gift shop is a great place to pick up a souvenir to remember your visit. Sunday is pay what you wish day. Check their website for featured guest artists and displays.
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Hours:
- Main Building: Tue-Thu, Sat-Sun 10am-5pm; Fri 10am-8:45pm
- Perelman Building: Tue-Sun 10am-5pm
Admissions:
- Main Building Adult $16; Senior (65+) $14; Student $12; Child (13-18) $12; Child (12 and under) Free
Perelman Building Adult $8; Senior (65+) $7; Student $6; Child (13-18) $6; Child (12 and under) Free
EXPERT TIPS BY:
Sharon Rigney
Philadelphia Local Expert
- Museums: "Be sure to leave time to enjoy the azalea gardens behind the museum if you visit on a warm and sunny day."
- Best Attractions & Activities: "On Friday afternoons, Art After Five turns the museum into a cocktail party with late hours, live music, and hors d'oeuvres and beverages for purchase."
- Sightseeing: "Be sure to leave time to enjoy the azalea gardens behind the museum if you're there on a sunny day."
- Best for Museums Because: No visit to Philadelphia is complete without a visit here, whether you head inside or just run up the steps!
- Recommended as Best Attractions & Activities Because: Many people visit this museum simply to run up the steps or visit the Rocky Statue nearby, although it houses truly incredible works of art.
- Best for Sightseeing Because: For may folks, this sight is equivalent to a visit to Philadelphia with many great works of art as well as the Rocky Statue.
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