Museums & Attractions
Map all locationsPhiladelphia 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.
Don’t miss these hotspots
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Spotlight
- Free Library of Philadelphia
- Sister Cities Park
- Dilworth Plaza
- Moore College of Art and Design
- Dead Sea Scrolls:
Life and Faith in Ancient Times - Offering of the Angels:
Treasures from the Uffizi Gallery - XFINITY Live! Philadelphia
- Philadelphia International Children’s Festival
- The Thinker
- Philadelphia International Flower Show
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Featured Attraction
Lights of Liberty
Sound and light show reliving America’s Revolution to return in 2013
Independence National Historical Park / Historic District / Historic Philadelphia / Old City / Center City East
The Lights of Liberty outdoor show is being completely re-imagined and is currently on hiatus. It is scheduled to return in Spring 2013.
Spotlight
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Free Library of Philadelphia
Incredible collection of rare books, special collections and media More
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Sister Cities Park
Outdoor oasis on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway More
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Dilworth Plaza
Undergoing renovations to become one of the city’s great green spaces More
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Moore College of Art and Design
The first and only women’s college of art and design in the nation More
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Dead Sea Scrolls:
Life and Faith in Ancient Times2,000-year-old biblical scrolls on display at the Franklin Institute More
Itineraries
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The Art Lovers Itinerary
Philadelphia is an art lover’s kind of town—one that’s bursting with beauty on the inside and out. The region boasts one of the country’s top five art museums, the world’s greatest collection of Impressionist works, an internationally lauded public arts initiative and some under-the-radar gems, all waiting to be explored, experienced and pondered at a pace that’s all your own. More
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Philadelphia: Off the Beaten Path
An action-packed tour of the city’s lesser-known eateries, shops, museums and historic spots More
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Philly Like a Local
An insider tour of Philadelphia’s hippest neighborhoods, sights, galleries, restaurants, bars and shops More
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