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Philadelphia Art Galleries
(Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - PA, USA)



Among Philadelphia's superb collection of art galleries is the oldest art school in the country, the best collection of Rodin's work outside of France and the gargantuan Philadelphia Museum of Art. This grand museum has so many artistic wonders, including works by Picasso and Van Gogh that you could spend hours here.

Philadelphia also boasts the Woodmere Art Museum, showcasing contributions by local artists, together with a host of other impressive art galleries. Here are some of Philadelphia's most popular art galleries.





Philadelphia Art Galleries: Philadelphia Museum of Art - 26th Street and Ben Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (PA), USA
Tel: +1 215 763 8100
The Philadelphia Museum of Art is Philadelphia's number one cultural attraction, with the building itself being worth a visit in its own right, with the grand structure resembling a Greek temple. There are some outstanding works of art housed here, including the Arensberg and A E Gallatin Collection, the John G Johnson Collection and contemporary pieces by the likes of Picasso and Matisse. Picasso's 'Three Musicians', Van Gogh's 'Sunflowers', Rubens' 'Prometheus Bound' and Van Eyck's 'St. Francis Receiving the Stigmata' are all here in the museum's art galleries, among many other world-renowned pieces. The Philadelphia Museum of Art also features a large collection of American art as well as a 12th-century French cloister and Indian, Chinese and Japanese temples.
Philadelphia art gallery open: Tuesday to Sunday - 10:00 to 17:00, Friday - 10:00 to 20:45
Philadelphia art gallery admission: charge, discount for seniors, students and under 18s, children under 12 free

Philadelphia Art Galleries: Athenaeum of Philadelphia - 219 South 6th Street, Washington Square East, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (PA), USA
Tel: +1 215 925 2688
The Athenaeum of Philadelphia covers American Victorian-period architectural design housed in an elegant 19th-century building which has been restored to its former glory. The collection is comprehensive and there are over one million rare books, photographs and drawings housed here in the first-floor gallery.
Philadelphia art gallery open: Monday to Friday - 09:00 to 17:00
Philadelphia art gallery admission: free

Philadelphia Art Galleries: Rodin Museum - 22nd Street and Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (PA), USA
Tel: +1 215 763 8100
Occupying a beautiful building designed by two renowned French architects, Philadelphia's Rodin Museum houses a number of art galleries displaying some prominent works, including the massive sculpture, 'Gates of Hell', 'The Kiss' and 'Eternal Springtime' among other notable works. A room is also devoted to Rodin's number one sitter, the French novelist Balzac, and photographs taken by Edward Steichen of the artist working are also part of the display.
Philadelphia art gallery open: Tuesday to Saturday - 10:00 to 17:00
Philadelphia art gallery admission: by donation only

Philadelphia Art Galleries: Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts - 118 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (PA), USA
Tel: +1 215 972 7600
The nation's oldest arts school and museum, this fine art gallery has a growing permanent collection of masterpieces as well as brilliant changing exhibitions featuring paintings and sculptures. Works at Philadelphia's Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts include those by Gilbert Stuart, Winslow Homer, Richard Diebenkorn, Benjamin West and the Peale family. Those who have a love of architecture will also greatly enjoy the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts building itself, an exquisite 19th-century Victorian Gothic structure with a striking multicolor exterior and beautiful interior.
Philadelphia art gallery open: Tuesday to Saturday - 10:00 to 17:00, Sunday - 11:00 to 17:00
Philadelphia art gallery admission: charge

Philadelphia Art Galleries: Woodmere Art Museum - 9201 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (PA), USA
Tel: +1 215 247 0476
This all-encompassing art museum has a huge variety of paintings and prints by Philadelphia artists and covers 19th- and 20th-century American art, as well as European pieces and numerous decorative arts such as sculptures and tapestries. Frederick Church and Benjamin West are well represented at Philadelphia's Woodmere Art Museum and works by the Pennsylvania impressionists, Daniel Garber and Edward Redfield, are also featured.
Philadelphia art gallery open: Tuesday to Saturday - 10:00 to 17:00, Sunday - 13:00 to 17:00
Philadelphia art gallery admission: charge

 
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