Philadelphia Museum of ArtDescriptionConstructed in 1928 of Minnesota dolomite, the building of the Museum of Art is modeled after ancient Greco-Roman temples but on a grander scale. The building was designed by Julian Francis Abele, the first African-American to graduate from the University of Pennsylvania School of Architecture.
Philadelphia Museum of Art has several outstanding permanent collections. The John G. Johnson Collection showcases Western art from the Renaissance to the 19th century. The Arensberg and A. E. Gallatin collections include works by artists such as Brancusi, Braque, Matisse, and Picasso. The collection of Asian art contains objects dating from the third millenium B.C. to the present, including sculpture, paintings, ceramics and decorative objects as well as a Japanese ceremonial teahouse, a Chinese palace hall, and a celebrated collection of Oriental carpets.
Entrance FeeAdults: $12
Seniors (62+): $9
Students (with valid ID): $8
Children (ages 13-18): $8
Children (12 & younger): Free (excluding groups)
Operating HoursTuesday through Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Friday evenings until 8:45 p.m.
Closed Mondays and legal holidays.
Getting TherePhiladelphia Museum of Art is located on 26th Street and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.
Limited parking for the Museum is available in Eakins Oval, on the Upper Terrace of the Museum, in the Azalea Garden, and along Kelly Drive. Parking on weekends when special events are taking place in the area may be challenging.
Phone: (215) 763-8100
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