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.
The Wall Street JournalAugust 3, 2014This is a beautiful example of 19th-century architect Frank Furness's work. His buildings are among my favorites. They fit together with the same articulation as machines. Read more
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.
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.
Reinhold ResidentialSeptember 11, 2012This internationally acclaimed school of fine art features remarkable galleries and a striking Claes Oldenburg sculpture in the adjacent Lenfest Plaza.- 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.
Estia RestaurantNovember 16, 2011
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- Visit PhillyDecember 12, 2011If you have the Philadelphia Pass, you can skip the lines and receive discounts at shops and restaurants.
NewsWorksSeptember 27, 2012R.I.P. Philadelphia artist Murray Dessner, who taught here from 1970 to 2012: http://ph.ly/0Sw0C
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 PhillyOctober 8, 2010Winslow Homer’s depiction of a russet-hued fox gracefully sprawled in gleaming white snow is a perennial favorite.
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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.
Open until 5:00 PM (Show more)
- Tue–Sat
- 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
- Sun
- 11:00 AM–5:00 PM
(215) 972-7600
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