(215) 763-8100
Art Museum Dr
Philadelphia,
PA
19101
39.9543
-75.1832
Neighborhoods: University City, West Philadelphia
What People Are Saying About Philadelphia Museum Of Art
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In Short – Born in the age of the grand museum, the neoclassical temple on a hill stands high above the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, at a haughty distance from the bustle of Center City. It has earned an increasingly prominent place on the world-arts stage by putting together important shows, like the Cezanne exhibit (in the 1990s) and a tightly focused Goya show. Other memorable projects have projected the critical spotlight on Japanese design and self-taught artists.
06/14/08
One of the very best art museums in North America
by phillybud
World class museum. Superb collection: not only fantastic examples of European and American art, but something for everyone. Across the street is the new Perelman wing of contemporary art. A short walk down Franklin Parkway is the Rodin Mueum (part of the Philadelphia Museum of Art). A Japanese Buddhist temple was taken apart and reassembled here. The galleries of seventeenth, eighteenth and nineteenth century American furniture, silver, pottery, glassware, etc is unsurpassed. Although not quite as great as New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art, I believe the Philadelphia museum surpasses easily the art museums of Chicago, Boston, Atlanta or Houston.
- Pros: Outstanding and distinguished art collection in a grand, majestic setting
- Cons: parking very difficult (come here by bus, trolley, or taxi)
06/04/03
Should be the best
by classychica24
The Philadelphia Museum of Art should be at the top of this list. I grew up right outside of Philly in the Suburbs and now live in Chandler, AZ. The first thing I do when I visit my hometown is go to the Art Museum. Not only is the architecture beautiful, there are people from all around the world, the art is fantastic, the food superb and very well priced in the upper dining room (service is phenomenal)-just dress nice, and the view..impecable. So, why don't you make it number 1? Thanks.
- Pros: Free on Sundays, Great gift shop, Fantastic Art
- Cons: Parking, Volunteer help poor
02/07/03
Surprisingly Good Collection
by eldondre
I have always been impressed with the art collection here. While it's not th eMEt, it definitely competes with other museums I have seen in Chicago, Toronto, and DC. The building itself is beautiful and the location couldn;t be more perfect for an Art Museum. also, Wed and Fri nights are great for dates. they bring in a wide variety of musical acts as well as show movies, give tours and lectures. You can also walk around and look at the collections after an overpriced glass of wine.
The Details on Philadelphia Museum Of Art
When to Go:
Wednesday and Friday nights at the Art Museum bring the culturati out in droves.
The Extras:
Don't miss out on a meal at the Museum Restaurant.
Save Money:
Explore the museum on a "pay-what-you-wish" basis Sunday mornings. Arrive before noon to escape the crowds.
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Smoking Permitted:
No
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