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.
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Leonard Pearlstein Gallery at Drexel University
Exhibiting the work of local, national and international contemporary artists and designers More
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Campus Philly Kick-Off
Philly welcomes back its students More
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Institute of Contemporary Art
Museum introducing provocative contemporary artists for more than 40 years More
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Museum of Mourning Art
A cemetery uncovers the history and culture of grief More
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Philagrafika
An international festival celebrating the role of print as a vital force in contemporary art More
Itineraries
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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’s More Romantic During The Holiday Season
Time for you and your sweetie to slip away from the holiday hubbub and slip into a romantic getaway. More
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A Weekend Is More Fun in Historic Philadelphia
Fuel your nightlife with modern flavor, history, food, cocktails and more More
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