Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Art Museum
Avenue of the Arts South, Philadelphia
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IrmaZandl ZandlSlantMarch 25, 2017Such a beautiful bldg and the art is installed fantastically. The mix of old and new is genius.
Visit PhillyMay 1, 2012The PHLASH trolley runs Fri, Sat & Sun from 10-6 pm May-October 28, 2012. Just head to stops 4 or 16, buy a $2 ticket & you'll be on your way to seeing more of Philadelphia's attractions and museums. Read more
Chris LDecember 19, 2016Love their mix of Pennsylvania "old" masters and contemporary edgy art. Don't miss the WWI exhibit.- Visit PhillyDecember 12, 2011Feed your minds and your stomach during the brown-bag Art-at-Lunch program, featuring free discussions and lectures on Wednesdays from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m.
Reinhold ResidentialSeptember 11, 2012This internationally acclaimed school of fine art features remarkable galleries and a striking Claes Oldenburg sculpture in the adjacent Lenfest Plaza.
Deborah DavilaJuly 19, 2012Very nice museum but not always family friendly. Call ahead and ask if the exhibits are appropriate for kids before you come.
Myheartmap ChallengeFebruary 14, 2012Check out the MyHeartMap Challenge. A contest in Philadelphia to raise awareness about heart disease and find defibrillators. Check out the Philly Inquirer article myheartmap.org
NBC PhiladelphiaAugust 14, 2011Both a museum and a school, PAFA was founded in 1805 by painter Charles Willson Peale, among others. Mary Cassatt studied painting at here at age 15. Read more
visitPADecember 6, 2010"Those that can't do, teach" doesn't apply here. Look around and you'll see marks of the famous artists who taught here like Thomas Eakins and Cecilia Beaux.- Visit PhillyDecember 12, 2011If you have the Philadelphia Pass, you can skip the lines and receive discounts at shops and restaurants.
Estia RestaurantNovember 16, 2011
- Visit PhillyOctober 8, 2010Winslow Homer’s depiction of a russet-hued fox gracefully sprawled in gleaming white snow is a perennial favorite.
NewsWorksSeptember 27, 2012R.I.P. Philadelphia artist Murray Dessner, who taught here from 1970 to 2012: http://ph.ly/0Sw0C
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Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
128 N Broad St (btwn Arch & Race St)
Philadelphia, PA 19102
United States
Philadelphia, PA 19102
United States
The nation's first museum & school of fine arts, home to a world-class collection of American art and a leader in fine arts education. Come see for yourself.
Closed until 10:00 AM (Show more)
- Tue–Sat
- 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
- Sun
- 11:00 AM–5:00 PM
(215) 972-7600
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"Great food at the Gallery Cafe (tomato bisque was unbelievable). Discount for PMA members"
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"The exhibits are very good and awesome to see even though you have to pay admission in order to enter the historic building. Loved viewing the ancient armor exhibits. The management &staff are helpful"
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