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Founded in 1876, the Philadelphia Museum of Art showcases more than 2,000 years of human creativity, the collections and special exhibitions present masterpieces of painting, sculpture, decorative arts and architectural settings from Europe, Asia and the Americas. The striking neo-classical building provides an oasis of beauty, and a wealth of activities for visitors of all ages--just minutes from center city Philadelphia.
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    Philadelphia Museum of Art

    26th Street & Benjamin Franklin Parkway
    Philadelphia, PA 19130

    Phone: 215-763-8100   |   Official Website

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  • Accessibility Details

    Access Information: All tours and lectures are accessible. Staff and volunteers are trained and readily available to make accommodations for all areas and services. Through the Outreach Program, traveling slide talks and telephone conference call courses make special exhibitions available to patrons unable to come to the Museum.

    The Museum is also equipped with accessible restrooms, drinking fountains and public telephones (including a TTY for the Deaf). The Restaurant, Café, and Museum Store are barrier free.

    Blind/VI Access: Touch Tours, including touchable interpretations of paintings, and special Verbal Description tours by trained Museum Guides are available by reservation. Materials (including maps) in Braille and large print are available upon request. There is an art making/art history program called Form in Art for blind adults.

    Deaf/Hearing Access: Sign Language interpretation for tours is available by advanced reservation. Listening enhancement systems are available for tours or lectures free of charge, as are scripts of audio tours. All Museum produced videos have open captions.

    Wheelchair Access: An accessible Entrance and parking are located on the Schuylkill River side of the Museum and are clearly marked. Wheelchairs are provided as needed. Elevators are available.

  • • Current Events

      02/01/12- 05/06/12

      Van Gogh Up Close Philadelphia Museum of Art Van Gogh Up Close Presented by Philadelphia Museum of Art at Philadelphia Museum of Art February 1-May 6, 2012 Vincent van Gogh was an artist of exceptional intensity, not only in his use of color and exuberant application of paint, but also in his personal life. Drawn powerfully to nature, his works—particularly those created in the years just before he took his own life—engage the viewer with the strength of his emotions. This exhibition focuses on these tumultuous years, a period of feverish artistic experimentation that began when van Gogh left Antwerp for Paris in 1886 and continued...

      01/14/12- 04/22/12

      Zoe Strauss: Ten Years Philadelphia Museum of Art Zoe Strauss: Ten Years Presented by Philadelphia Museum of Art at Philadelphia Museum of Art January 14-April 22, 2012 Zoe Strauss: Ten Years is a mid-career retrospective of the acclaimed photographer’s work and the first critical assessment of her ten-year project to exhibit her photographs annually in a space beneath a section of Interstate-95 (I-95) in South Philadelphia. Strauss’s subjects are broad but her primary focus is on working-class experience, including the most disenfranchised people and places. Her photographs offer a poignant, troubling portrait of contemporary America....

  • • Upcoming Events

      02/11/12- 02/12/12	Watson Adventures' Naked at the Philadelphia Museum Scavenger Hunt Philadelphia Museum of Art Watson Adventures' Naked at the Philadelphia Museum Scavenger Hunt Presented by Watson Adventures at Philadelphia Museum of Art February 11-February 12, 2012 Join Watson Adventures on a unique scavenger hunt and take an unblushing look at nudity in art at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. You’ll scrutinize paintings, sculptures, period rooms, extra-large bathers, a sultry sea monster, saints with shocking piercings, and a Peeping Tom who discovers a new meaning for the term “stag party.” No knowledge of art, or nudity, is required. This hunt is rated PG-13. Prices include museum admission. Advance purchase is...
      02/24/12	Avi Wisnia Philadelphia Museum of Art Avi Wisnia Presented by Philadelphia Museum of Art at Philadelphia Museum of Art February 24, 2012 A special full-band performance as part of the Art After 5 Series. Friday evenings take on a whole new groove with Art After 5, The Philadelphia Museum of Art's unique blend of art and entertainment in the Great Stair Hall. With an eclectic mix of internationally recognized and emerging artists performing every week, it’s a stylish and unique way to start the weekend. "I love making music in such a grand alternative space to the regular music venue and night club...
      02/25/12	The Young Friends Winter Gala: Van Gogh Up Close Philadelphia Museum of Art The Young Friends Winter Gala: Van Gogh Up Close Presented by Philadelphia Museum of Art at Philadelphia Museum of Art February 25, 2012 The Young Friends of the Philadelphia Museum of Art invite you to a black tie affair in celebration of the legendary artist Vincent van Gogh, and to enjoy an up close experience in the newly opened exhibition. Held in the Museum’s Great Stair Hall, guests mix, mingle, and enjoy world-class art, as they sip cocktails, and take their chances on the raffle and silent auction with proceeds supporting art acquisitions, education, conservation, and special projects at the...
      02/25/12	Watson Adventures' Murder at the Philadelphia Museum Scavenger Hunt Philadelphia Museum of Art Watson Adventures' Murder at the Philadelphia Museum Scavenger Hunt Presented by Watson Adventures at Philadelphia Museum of Art February 25, 2012 Join Watson Adventures on a unique murder mystery scavenger hunt for adults! A murdered curator has left behind a cryptic trail of clues connected with secrets in works of art at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. As your team gathers answers about the art, you begin to piece together a sordid tale about greed, lust, pride, revenge and treachery, all revolving around the museum’s planned multi-million dollar purchase of a Leonardo Da Vinci. The murder victim knew too...
      03/18/12	Violinist Benjamin Beilman and Pianist Yekwon Sunwoo Philadelphia Museum of Art Violinist Benjamin Beilman and Pianist Yekwon Sunwoo Presented by Philadelphia Chamber Music Society at Philadelphia Museum of Art March 18, 2012 “A poised and monstrously talented violinist” (Philadelphia Inquirer), 2010 Musical Fund Society award winner Benjamin Beilman is rapidly gaining attention for his “impeccable playing, eloquence and flair” (Musical America). For his PCMS recital debut with fellow Curtis Institute student Yekwon Sunwoo on piano, the fast-rising young star gives the world premiere of Curtis alum Chris Rogerson’s violin sonata alongside sonatas by Mozart, Strauss and...
      04/01/12	Guitarist David Starobin Philadelphia Museum of Art Guitarist David Starobin Presented by Philadelphia Chamber Music Society at Philadelphia Museum of Art April 1, 2012 Arguably the most influential American classical guitarist of the 20th century, David Starobin is equally adept with contemporary compositions and cornerstone Spanish repertoire. The Grammy-nominated guitarist’s Sunday afternoon recital at the Art Museum features works from his most recent CD, Sor & Giuliani, along with his own compositions and lesser-known jewels by Regondi, Rouders and Bland.
      05/05/12	Walk MS 2012 Philadelphia Museum of Art Walk MS 2012 Presented by National MS Society - Delaware Valley at Philadelphia Museum of Art May 5, 2012 With 18 Walk MS sites throughout the Greater Delaware Valley, it's easy to find an event that's right for you. Choose from a variety of walk lengths and scenic routes.

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• Current &
  Upcoming Events

  • Current Events

    02/01/12- 05/06/12

    Van Gogh Up Close Philadelphia Museum of Art Van Gogh Up Close Presented by Philadelphia Museum of Art at Philadelphia Museum of Art February 1-May 6, 2012 Vincent van Gogh was an artist of exceptional intensity, not only in his use of color and exuberant application of paint, but also in his personal life. Drawn powerfully to nature, his works—particularly those created in the years just before he took his own life—engage the viewer with the strength of his emotions. This exhibition focuses on these tumultuous years, a period of feverish artistic experimentation that began when van Gogh left Antwerp for Paris in 1886 and continued...

    01/14/12- 04/22/12

    Zoe Strauss: Ten Years Philadelphia Museum of Art Zoe Strauss: Ten Years Presented by Philadelphia Museum of Art at Philadelphia Museum of Art January 14-April 22, 2012 Zoe Strauss: Ten Years is a mid-career retrospective of the acclaimed photographer’s work and the first critical assessment of her ten-year project to exhibit her photographs annually in a space beneath a section of Interstate-95 (I-95) in South Philadelphia. Strauss’s subjects are broad but her primary focus is on working-class experience, including the most disenfranchised people and places. Her photographs offer a poignant, troubling portrait of contemporary America....

  • Upcoming Events

    02/11/12- 02/12/12	Watson Adventures' Naked at the Philadelphia Museum Scavenger Hunt Philadelphia Museum of Art Watson Adventures' Naked at the Philadelphia Museum Scavenger Hunt Presented by Watson Adventures at Philadelphia Museum of Art February 11-February 12, 2012 Join Watson Adventures on a unique scavenger hunt and take an unblushing look at nudity in art at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. You’ll scrutinize paintings, sculptures, period rooms, extra-large bathers, a sultry sea monster, saints with shocking piercings, and a Peeping Tom who discovers a new meaning for the term “stag party.” No knowledge of art, or nudity, is required. This hunt is rated PG-13. Prices include museum admission. Advance purchase is...
    02/24/12	Avi Wisnia Philadelphia Museum of Art Avi Wisnia Presented by Philadelphia Museum of Art at Philadelphia Museum of Art February 24, 2012 A special full-band performance as part of the Art After 5 Series. Friday evenings take on a whole new groove with Art After 5, The Philadelphia Museum of Art's unique blend of art and entertainment in the Great Stair Hall. With an eclectic mix of internationally recognized and emerging artists performing every week, it’s a stylish and unique way to start the weekend. "I love making music in such a grand alternative space to the regular music venue and night club...
    02/25/12	The Young Friends Winter Gala: Van Gogh Up Close Philadelphia Museum of Art The Young Friends Winter Gala: Van Gogh Up Close Presented by Philadelphia Museum of Art at Philadelphia Museum of Art February 25, 2012 The Young Friends of the Philadelphia Museum of Art invite you to a black tie affair in celebration of the legendary artist Vincent van Gogh, and to enjoy an up close experience in the newly opened exhibition. Held in the Museum’s Great Stair Hall, guests mix, mingle, and enjoy world-class art, as they sip cocktails, and take their chances on the raffle and silent auction with proceeds supporting art acquisitions, education, conservation, and special projects at the...
    02/25/12	Watson Adventures' Murder at the Philadelphia Museum Scavenger Hunt Philadelphia Museum of Art Watson Adventures' Murder at the Philadelphia Museum Scavenger Hunt Presented by Watson Adventures at Philadelphia Museum of Art February 25, 2012 Join Watson Adventures on a unique murder mystery scavenger hunt for adults! A murdered curator has left behind a cryptic trail of clues connected with secrets in works of art at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. As your team gathers answers about the art, you begin to piece together a sordid tale about greed, lust, pride, revenge and treachery, all revolving around the museum’s planned multi-million dollar purchase of a Leonardo Da Vinci. The murder victim knew too...
    03/18/12	Violinist Benjamin Beilman and Pianist Yekwon Sunwoo Philadelphia Museum of Art Violinist Benjamin Beilman and Pianist Yekwon Sunwoo Presented by Philadelphia Chamber Music Society at Philadelphia Museum of Art March 18, 2012 “A poised and monstrously talented violinist” (Philadelphia Inquirer), 2010 Musical Fund Society award winner Benjamin Beilman is rapidly gaining attention for his “impeccable playing, eloquence and flair” (Musical America). For his PCMS recital debut with fellow Curtis Institute student Yekwon Sunwoo on piano, the fast-rising young star gives the world premiere of Curtis alum Chris Rogerson’s violin sonata alongside sonatas by Mozart, Strauss and...
    04/01/12	Guitarist David Starobin Philadelphia Museum of Art Guitarist David Starobin Presented by Philadelphia Chamber Music Society at Philadelphia Museum of Art April 1, 2012 Arguably the most influential American classical guitarist of the 20th century, David Starobin is equally adept with contemporary compositions and cornerstone Spanish repertoire. The Grammy-nominated guitarist’s Sunday afternoon recital at the Art Museum features works from his most recent CD, Sor & Giuliani, along with his own compositions and lesser-known jewels by Regondi, Rouders and Bland.
    05/05/12	Walk MS 2012 Philadelphia Museum of Art Walk MS 2012 Presented by National MS Society - Delaware Valley at Philadelphia Museum of Art May 5, 2012 With 18 Walk MS sites throughout the Greater Delaware Valley, it's easy to find an event that's right for you. Choose from a variety of walk lengths and scenic routes.

• Past
  Events

  • Past Events

    01/07/12	Watson Adventures' Murder at the Philadelphia Museum Scavenger Hunt Philadelphia Museum of Art
    01/07/12- 01/08/12	Bank of America's Museums on Us Philadelphia Museum of Art
    01/01/12	New Year's Day Brunch Philadelphia Museum of Art
    12/30/11	Art After 5 - New Year’s Eve Pre-Party Philadelphia Museum of Art
    12/29/11	Keystone State Boyschoir Philadelphia Museum of Art
    12/28/11	St. Thomas African Episcopal Gospel Choir Philadelphia Museum of Art
    12/27/11	West Philadelphia Orchestra Philadelphia Museum of Art
    12/26/11	Haddonfield Memorial High School Madrigal Singers Philadelphia Museum of Art
    12/26/11- 12/31/11	Winter Family Studio Philadelphia Museum of Art
    12/26/11	Dutch Apple Treat - Learn to Draw an Apple Philadelphia Museum of Art
    12/26/11- 12/31/11	Special Holiday Tour: The Christmas Story in Art Philadelphia Museum of Art
    12/23/11	Art After 5 - Escape to Toyland Philadelphia Museum of Art
    12/16/11	Art After 5 - Mistletoe Hop Philadelphia Museum of Art
    12/16/11	First Persons Arts StorySlam: Stories of Gifts Philadelphia Museum of Art
    12/11/11	Winter Wonderland Philadelphia Museum of Art
    12/10/11- 12/11/11	Caroling Through the Galleries Philadelphia Museum of Art
    12/09/11	Art After 5 - Holiday Klezmer Philadelphia Museum of Art
    12/04/11- 12/18/11	The Christmas Story in Art Philadelphia Museum of Art
    12/03/11	Watson Adventures' Naked at the Philadelphia Museum Scavenger Hunt Philadelphia Museum of Art
    11/23/11- 01/01/12	Dutch Treat: A Glimpse of Holland's Golden Age Philadelphia Museum of Art
    11/20/11	Pianist Leon Bates Philadelphia Museum of Art
    11/12/11	Every Family Party at the Philadelphia Museum of Art Philadelphia Museum of Art
    11/11/11	Harvest Dinner at Granite Hill Philadelphia Museum of Art
    10/23/11	Pianist Di Wu Philadelphia Museum of Art
    10/02/11	The Art of South Asia Family Day Philadelphia Museum of Art
    10/01/11	2011 Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes Philadelphia Museum of Art
    09/02/11	Art After 5 Philadelphia Museum of Art
    08/14/11	Gran Fondo Colnago Philadelphia Philadelphia Museum of Art
    08/13/11- 10/01/11	Watson Adventures’ Murder at the Philadelphia Art Museum Scavenger Hunt Philadelphia Museum of Art
    08/07/11	Sunday Movie Matinee: Little Big Man Philadelphia Museum of Art
    08/03/11- 10/30/11	Rembrandt and the Face of Jesus Philadelphia Museum of Art
    07/17/11	Sunday Movie Matinée: Jeremiah Johnson Philadelphia Museum of Art
    07/16/11- 07/23/11	Watson Adventures’ Wizard School Scavenger Hunt: Celebrate Harry Potter Philadelphia Museum of Art
    07/03/11	Sunday Movie Matinee: The Searchers Philadelphia Museum of Art
    06/29/11	Philly @ the Movies Philadelphia Museum of Art
    06/19/11	Gary Papa Father's Day 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Fun Walk Philadelphia Museum of Art
    06/10/11	Joan LaBarbara performs Morton Feldman's Three Voices (Part of the American Sublime Festival) Philadelphia Museum of Art
    06/05/11	Wellness Challenge Philadelphia Museum of Art
    06/05/11- 08/28/11	Summer Family Studio Philadelphia Museum of Art
    05/27/11	Art After 5 - Chris Potter Philadelphia Museum of Art
    05/22/11	Run for Babies 5K Philadelphia Museum of Art
    05/20/11	Art After 5 - Joe Lovano Philadelphia Museum of Art
    05/18/11	International Museum Day - Philadelphia Museum of Art Philadelphia Museum of Art
    05/15/11	Yoga on the Steps: Philadelphia Philadelphia Museum of Art
    05/13/11	XPN Welcomes Art After Five with Dutch Philadelphia Museum of Art
    05/08/11	Mother's Day Brunch at Granite Hill Philadelphia Museum of Art
    05/01/11	Walk MS: Philadelphia Museum of Art 2011 Philadelphia Museum of Art
    04/29/11	Jazz Month: Art After 5 - Philadelphia Freedom Jazz Orchestra Philadelphia Museum of Art
    04/24/11	Easter Champagne Brunch at Granite Hill Philadelphia Museum of Art
    04/20/11	Physics of the Art Museum Philadelphia Museum of Art
    04/16/11	Stonyfield Organic Family Love Fest Philadelphia Museum of Art
    04/10/11	Violinist Augustin Hadelich and Pianist Robert Kulek Philadelphia Museum of Art
    04/09/11	Stroehmann Bakeries Run+Walk Against Hunger Philadelphia Museum of Art
    04/09/11	Watson Adventures' Wizard School Scavenger Hunt Philadelphia Museum of Art
    04/09/11- 04/10/11	Convergence: A Charm of Moonlight Philadelphia Museum of Art
    04/04/11	Artist Lecture Philadelphia Museum of Art
    03/18/11- 06/03/11	Capucci Prix Fixe Menu at Granite Hill Philadelphia Museum of Art
    03/16/11- 06/05/11	Roberto Capucci: Art into Fashion Philadelphia Museum of Art
    03/12/11	XPN Welcomes Young Friends Winter Gala: Roberto Capucci--Art into Fashion Philadelphia Museum of Art
    03/05/11- 04/16/11	Watson Adventures' Murder at the Philadelphia Museum Scavenger Hunt Philadelphia Museum of Art
    03/04/11	Japan Night Philadelphia Museum of Art
    02/13/11	Gustafer Yellowgold's Show Philadelphia Museum of Art
    02/12/11- 02/13/11	Watson Adventures’ Naked at the Philadelphia Art Museum Scavenger Hunt for Valentine’s Day Philadelphia Museum of Art
    02/11/11	Art After 5 Valentine's Hot Club Philadelphia Museum of Art
    01/21/11	Accordionist Lidia Kaminska Philadelphia Museum of Art
    01/16/11	Antonioni Film Series: Il Deserto Rosso (1964) Philadelphia Museum of Art
    01/14/11	Schramsberg Vineyard Sparkling Wine Dinner Philadelphia Museum of Art
    12/31/10	Art After 5: New Year's Eve Party Philadelphia Museum of Art
    12/26/10- 12/31/10	Winter Family Studio Philadelphia Museum of Art
    12/17/10	Art After 5: Denise King Philadelphia Museum of Art
    12/10/10	Art After 5: RELÂCHE Philadelphia Museum of Art
    12/05/10	Antonioni Film Series: La Notte (1961) Philadelphia Museum of Art
    12/04/10- 01/15/11	Watson Adventures’ Murder at the Philadelphia Art Museum Scavenger Hunt Philadelphia Museum of Art
    12/03/10	Art After 5: Festival of Lights Philadelphia Museum of Art
    11/26/10	Art After 5: Malika Zarra Philadelphia Museum of Art
    11/21/10	2010 Philadelphia Marathon and Half Marathon Philadelphia Museum of Art
    11/20/10	Rothman Institute 8K Philadelphia Museum of Art
    11/20/10- 12/29/10	Watson Adventures’ Wizard School Scavenger Hunt for Harry Potter Fans Philadelphia Museum of Art
    11/19/10	Art After 5: Greg Osby Philadelphia Museum of Art
    11/13/10	Every Family Party 2010 Philadelphia Museum of Art
    11/12/10	Art After 5: Tessa Souter Philadelphia Museum of Art
    11/07/10	Love Difference Family Celebration Philadelphia Museum of Art
    11/06/10	Antonioni Film Series: L’avventura (1960) Philadelphia Museum of Art
    11/05/10	Art After 5: Tango Dance Party Philadelphia Museum of Art
    11/04/10	The Olmstead Legacy Philadelphia Museum of Art
    11/02/10- 01/16/11	Michelangelo Pistoletto: From One to Many 1956-1974 Philadelphia Museum of Art
    10/30/10	Walking Sculpture with Michelangelo Pistoletto Philadelphia Museum of Art
    10/30/10- 10/31/10	Three Conversations with Michelangelo Pistoletto, Germano Celant and Carlos Basualdo Philadelphia Museum of Art
    10/29/10	Art After 5: Haunted Museum Masquerade Philadelphia Museum of Art
    10/22/10	Art After 5: Jack Donahue Philadelphia Museum of Art
    10/17/10	Potter's Walking Tour of the PMA Philadelphia Museum of Art
    10/15/10	Communist Tour of the Philadelphia Museum of Art Philadelphia Museum of Art
    10/10/10	Who Doesn't Love a Picture Book? A Conversation with Jerry Pinkney Philadelphia Museum of Art
    10/02/10	Step Out: Walk to Fight Diabetes Philadelphia Museum of Art
    09/25/10	College Day on the Parkway Philadelphia Museum of Art
    09/25/10	Back to School Event for Teachers Philadelphia Museum of Art
    08/28/10- 11/14/10	Picturing the West: Yokohama Prints 1859-1870s Philadelphia Museum of Art
    07/16/10	Love 'Em or Hate 'Em: Grappling with Late Renoir Philadelphia Museum of Art
    07/03/10- 12/31/10	To Love, Honor and Obey: Stories of Italian Renaissance Marriage Chests Philadelphia Museum of Art
    07/01/10- 09/30/10	Art After 5 Presents Philly Jazz Philadelphia Museum of Art

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