Art Museums & Galleries
Map all locationsPhiladelphia is a city of firsts, and it holds a first in the art category too: the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is the oldest art museum in the country, founded in 1805 by Charles Willson Peale, a painter himself who also fathered distinguished artists, Rembrandt and Raphaelle Peale — two of his seven sons.
Philadelphia was also home to Thomas Eakins, whose penetrating portraits of 19th-century Philadelphians make him arguably the greatest American painter. And this area has nurtured several “schools” of art, from the Pennsylvania Impressionists to the Ashcan school, led by Pennsylvania Academy teacher Robert Henri.
Spotlight
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Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts
April 7 – May 1: Featuring music, dance, fashion, fine arts, poetry, cuisine and more—all inspired Paris, circa 1910-1920 More
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Museum Without Walls™: AUDIO
An interpretive audio tour with 35 stops along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway and Kelly Drive More
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Late Renoir Exhibition at the PMA
June 17 – September 6: The Philadelphia Museum of Art hosts more than 80 of the artist’s paintings, sculpture and drawings More
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Kennett Square Mushroom Festival
September 11-12: All things mushroom celebrated in “The Mushroom Capital of the World” More
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Center for Architecture
Home of the Philadelphia chapter of the American Institute of Architects and the Community Design Collaborative More
Itineraries
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The Cleopatra Girlfriends Weekend Itinerary
Pamper yourselves like the royalty that you are by following this Cleopatra-themed weekend itinerary, with stops at the exhibition, Longwood Gardens, cocktail bars, a spa and more — perfect for a weekend with the gals. More
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The Art Lovers Itinerary
After seeing one of the country’s top five art museums, the world’s greatest collection of Impressionist works and some under-the-radar arts gems, you’ll understand why Philly’s artistic appeal is legendary. 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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