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Philadelphia plays home to an astounding collection of museums, artistic venues and historical attractions. There’s the Liberty Bell, of course — plus amazing art installations, jazz venues, architectural landmarks and much more.
Our Insider’s Guide plots a veritable “what’s what” of Philadelphia’s cultural world, with instant access to more than 350 fact-filled Web pages for more than 500 visitor-ready experiences.
The attractions are searchable by category, location and special interest, while introductory pages for each of the main categories provide even more insider insight — so you’ll be ready to hit the streets and take in the City of Brotherly Love.
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Independence Visitor Center
Start at the Visitor Center
The Independence Visitor Center is the perfect place to begin your visit to the Philadelphia region.
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National Constitution Center
The world’s only museum dedicated to the U.S. Constitution
The 160,000-square-foot National Constitution Center explores and explains this amazing document through high-tech exhibits, artifacts, and interactive displays. In the star-shaped Kimmel Theater, powerful music, a live actor and 360 degrees multi-media images tell the story of We the People.
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Independence Hall
Birthplace of both the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution
They risked everything — “their lives, their fortune and their sacred honor.” During the blistering summer of 1776, 56 courageous men gathered at the Pennsylvania State House and defied the King of England. Eleven years later, representatives from 12 states gathered to shape the U.S. Constitution, finally creating one unified nation.
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The Liberty Bell Center
Dramatic new home of the internationally known symbol of freedom
The Liberty Bell has a new home, and it is as powerful and dramatic as the Bell itself. Throughout the expansive, light-filled Center, larger-than-life historic documents and graphic images explore the facts and the myths surrounding the Bell.
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The Franklin Institute
One of the oldest and most beloved science museums in the country
An innovator in designing hands-on exhibits before “interactive” became a buzzword, The Franklin Institute is as clever as its namesake. Its eminently touchable attractions explore science in disciplines ranging from sports to space.
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Philadelphia Museum of Art
The Art Museum covers 10 acres and houses more than 300,000 works spanning 2,000 years
Like Philadelphia’s own Parthenon, the Philadelphia Museum of Art sits majestically on a rise at the end of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. The vast collections of this temple of art make it the third-largest art museum in the country, and an absolute must-see on the city’s cultural circuit.
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The Barnes Foundation
New location for one of the world’s leading collections of French Impressionist and Post-Impressionist paintings
After years of planning and construction, its time to celebrate the highly anticipated opening of the new Barnes Foundation campus on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway
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Please Touch Museum
Where kids ages 1 – 7 are boss
The city’s award-winning children’s museum is fun-filled, totally hands-on, and so delightful that adults are entertained, too. Each nook and cranny has a different theme — from the fantastic to the practical.
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National Museum of American Jewish History
Preserving and interpreting the American Jewish experience
Rising five stories above Independence Mall, in the heart of historic Philadelphia, the National Museum of American Jewish History joins Independence Hall, the National Constitution Center, the Liberty Bell and other landmarks at the hallowed site of America’s birth.
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Hidden City Festival
Contemporary art in forgotten city sites
Find beauty amongst the abandoned, obscure and inaccessible sites around Philadelphia during the second annual Hidden City Festival.
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Ellsworth Kelly: Sculpture On The Wall
Larger than life anniversary exhibition at the Barnes in Philadelphia
The Barnes Foundation is celebrating its first anniversary on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway with a special exhibition highlighting the works of famed artist Ellsworth Kelly.
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Mann Center for the Performing Arts
A universe of stellar performers entertains under summertime skies
The Mann Center for the Performing Arts, one of the nation’s largest outdoor amphitheaters, is a top summer destination for music lovers in Philadelphia.
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Tides of Freedom
African Presence on the Delaware RiverCompelling new exhibition at the Independence Seaport Museum
Uncover 300-years of history and the African experience along in Philadelphia during Tides of Freedom: African Presence on the Delaware River, a new exhibition at the Independence Seaport Museum.
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The Art of Golf at the
Philadelphia Museum of ArtHighlighting the historic depictions of golfing over the centuries
Coinciding with the upcoming U.S. Open Championship at Merion Golf Club, the Philadelphia Museum of Art is hosting a new exhibition honoring The Art of Golf.
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Philadelphia Museum of Art
The Art Museum covers 10 acres and houses more than 300,000 works spanning 2,000 years
Like Philadelphia’s own Parthenon, the Philadelphia Museum of Art sits majestically on a rise at the end of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. The vast collections of this temple of art make it the third-largest art museum in the country, and an absolute must-see on the city’s cultural circuit.
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“Great and Mighty Things”: Outsider Art from the Jill and Sheldon Bonovitz Collection
Powerful works from untrained artists at the Philadelphia Museum of Art
Featuring more than 200 works by 27 self-taught American artists, “Great and Mighty Things” at the Philadelphia Museum of Art examines the intersection of outsider art with mainstream modern art.
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The Franklin Institute
One of the oldest and most beloved science museums in the country
An innovator in designing hands-on exhibits before “interactive” became a buzzword, The Franklin Institute is as clever as its namesake. Its eminently touchable attractions explore science in disciplines ranging from sports to space.
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Fleisher Art Memorial
The people’s palette
Fleisher is a unique and inspiring space that hosts a large number of affordable classes and educational opportunities in addition to art shows and events.
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Jed Williams Studio
Art for all
A representation of the artistic DIY spirit of Bella Vista and Philly as a whole, Jed Williams’ community-oriented gallery is a winning launchpad for emerging artists.
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The President’s House: Freedom and Slavery in the Making of a New Nation
“Great and Mighty Things”: Outsider Art at the Philadelphia Museum of Art
Frankford Hall
Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel
The Franklin Mortgage and Investment Company
Ellen Powell Tiberino Memorial Museum of Contemporary Art
Lights of Liberty
Nockamixon State Park
The African American Museum in Philadelphia
Philadelphia Union
