Public Art
Map all locationsPhiladelphia has more public art than any other American city, according to a recent survey of outdoor sculpture sponsored by the Smithsonian Institution. This is not so surprising since Philadelphia’s extraordinary collection of public art is a result of the city’s long and impressive tradition of cultural and civic involvement.
With superb examples of every period and material, the city’s unrivaled collection forms a veritable “museum without walls.”
Featured Attraction
Dream Garden
Louis Comfort Tiffany meets Maxfield Parrish in a one-of-a-kind creation
Independence National Historical Park / Historic District / Center City East
One of only three such works ever undertaken by Tiffany Studios, the piece is comprised of 24 panels that took six months to install in its Philadelphia setting. In 1998, after the piece was put up for sale and casino magnate Steve Wynn attempted to purchase it, a citywide outcry nixed the deal, and the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts purchased its alumnus’ famous Dream Garden to make sure it would remain where it has always been.
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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Philagrafika
January 29 – April 11: An international festival celebrating the role of print as a vital force in contemporary art More
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Rittenhouse Square
Philadelphia’s most popular town square More
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Shofuso – The Japanese House and Garden
Serenity and elegance in Fairmount Park More
Itineraries
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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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A Weekend Is More Fun in Historic Philadelphia
Fuel your nightlife with modern flavor, history, food, cocktails and more More
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A Weekend in Historic Philadelphia…on a Budget
In Historic Philadelphia, you’ll find plenty of places where prices haven’t changed much since our Founding Fathers were milling about town. More
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