Philadelphia Museum of Art
Philadelphia Museum of Art
4.5
Monday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 8:45 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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A surprise around every corner - discover the cultural heart of Philadelphia. The museum’s landmark building houses one of the most remarkable collections in the country, featuring some of the greatest works of American, Asia, and European art anywhere. You’ll find van Gogh's Sunflowers, the world’s largest Marcel Duchamp and the only dedicated Rodin Museum outside France. Eat. Drink. Shop. Whether you’re visiting for the first time or the fiftieth, you’ll always see something new. Catch a world-class exhibition or get to know the masterpieces that live year-round in the museum’s 200+ galleries, including many stunning architectural spaces and period rooms. Then, browse an impressive collection of art books and more at the Museum Store and grab a bite made by Constellation Culinary at one of the cafés or Stir, the only Frank Gehry–designed restaurant on the East Coast. Kids 18 and under are always free. Bring the whole family and enjoy kid-friendly programs all year long.
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- michellewK7839DSMountain Home, Arkansas294 contributionsHow could you not?How can you NOT come see the steps that Rocky ran all those years ago?!?! Haha. It really is a spectacular building, beautiful panoramic views of the city, especially down towards city hall. The sculptures surrounding it are worth seeming as well.Visited March 2023Travelled with familyWritten 21 March 2023
- jcp01Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania132 contributionsAwesome place to visitIt has been many years since I last visited the PMOA and it was as awesome as I remember. My wife and I spent an afternoon admiring all of the outstanding paintings in the museum’s collection. This is a large museum but it is well organized so you can plan your visit to highlight certain periods. It was nice to take a mid visit break in the restaurant for a quick (and tasty) lunch.Visited April 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 7 May 2023
- yazdragonfly426 contributionsBeautiful MuseumThis was an unexpected, but very enjoyable stop. We were here for the Rocky statue and decided to stop in at the museum. The works of art were incredible, some being very rare and priceless. The staff was helpful and knowledgeable. Highly recommended, but should have 3 to 4 hours available just to get a good idea of everything here, and that still might not be enough time.Visited April 2023Written 19 May 2023
- Cheketa D.Atlanta, Georgia278 contributionsEverything I hoped it would be!My visit to the Philadelphia Museum of Art was everything I hoped it would be. Seeing “Diana” at the top of the grand staircase did it for me. The day prior, I’d visited the Rodin Museum. With my receipt from the Rodin Museum, I received a steep discount on admission here. Van Gogh’s “Sunflowers” were the highlight of my visit. I appreciated seeing school groups at the museum. It’s important to keep art accessible for all. In total, I spent about four hours inside and outside of the museum. My only regret is that I took photos with the Rocky statue and went up and down the steps multiple times before I actually went inside. Thank God the museum has an abundance of areas to sit. See you next visit!Visited March 2023Travelled soloWritten 4 June 2023
- MNMPR2New York City, New York29 contributionsHappy to visit more oftenIt took out of town visitors for us to get to the museum and now I can’t wait to go back. So much art to see and explore that I even went beyond the things I usually like. Beautiful place. Layout is a little confusing but I was happy to get lost room to room and see things I would have normally skipped.Visited July 2023Travelled with friendsWritten 9 July 2023
- debo-ro218 contributionsDo not miss!I was blown away! I used to work at the NGA in DC. I have been to many of the worlds major art museums and this was a real treat! So many famous works! Whistlers mother, Van Goghs Sunflowers, Picasso, Matisse, Cezanne, Renoir but many other less well known names which were amazing to look at. The building is a real beauty as well. The guards are friendly and helpful also. I took advantage of the ca t your ticket is good for 2 days. I still didn’t see it all. Parking is $20 and everyone under 18 is free!!!! Highly recommend.Visited July 2023Travelled with familyWritten 13 July 2023
- Irit YEHaifa, Israel51 contributionsArt for everyoneVery interesting museum situated in an amazing building. I came with a member so we didn’t pay admission ($30!!) except for $15 parking (1st hour for members is free). You can find there various art to your like. Yet sometimes you can be annoyed by certain artwork that looks like little babies were drawing them (as one of the kindergartners we met said).Visited August 2023Travelled with friendsWritten 3 August 2023
- Winnie LKing City, Canada36 contributionsAmmazing placeLots of European and American paintings and arts. The impressionist paintings are great. Aisan arts are also very good. We spent more than half day there. I would have stayed more if time permits. Do not forgot tod see Rocky sstatue in front of the main entry below the graint staircases.Visited July 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 5 August 2023
- Kelly HMaine23 contributionsSo many great pieces to see.I spent almost the whole day here. So much to see. Even with the arms and armor and part of the Asian galleries closed there was so much to enjoy. Whistler's Mother and Van Gogh's sunflowers are popular but there is so much variety you will find something to catch your attention and make you feel.Visited August 2023Travelled soloWritten 11 August 2023
- Irma G1,442 contributionsA must seeExtensive collection in a beautiful building with open, airy well lit rooms. A must see when in Philly. Climb the stairs made famous from the Rocky movie and take a picture with his statue.Visited August 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 27 August 2023
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Alex M
Bridgend County, UK28 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
After being in new york for a couple of days decide to get. Coach down to philidelphia and see the sighs but most important the rocky statue and the steps he ran up also went to the tate penetentary where Al capone was held prisoner loved philidelphia
Written 12 March 2024
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Piero C
Annapolis, MD527 contributions
Mar 2024 • Solo
One of the great impressionist collections in the States, especially of Monet. A few Cezannes and Pisarros. A good early Cubist primer, too. The collection has a dozen or so exceptional and famous works, including two of the most beloved Van Goghs, an amazing Rubens, and more, but Bo the patchwork coverage of most periods leaves the visitor wanting way more. The American wing, on the other hand, is plentiful and fun. For those with different interests, the noncolossus Rocky is right next door.
Written 9 March 2024
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Sara G.
70 contributions
Apr 2023 • Friends
Ready to run the Rocky steps?
The Philly Art Museum has an excellent collection of impressionism and post impressionism art.
All the guys are here Monet, Millet, Van Gogh, Cezanne, Pissarro, Picasso, & Renoir
I captured Paul Cezanne’s last painting. Pablo Picasso called Paul Cézanne “the father of us all.” Cezanne was influenced by impressionism and prominent in creating what we think of as abstract painting today.
Thanks to the Barnes foundation (across from the Philly Art Museum) Paul Cezanne is best represented in Philadelphia than anywhere else in the world.
The Philly Art Museum has an excellent collection of impressionism and post impressionism art.
All the guys are here Monet, Millet, Van Gogh, Cezanne, Pissarro, Picasso, & Renoir
I captured Paul Cezanne’s last painting. Pablo Picasso called Paul Cézanne “the father of us all.” Cezanne was influenced by impressionism and prominent in creating what we think of as abstract painting today.
Thanks to the Barnes foundation (across from the Philly Art Museum) Paul Cezanne is best represented in Philadelphia than anywhere else in the world.
Written 7 March 2024
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Johnathon M
2 contributions
Feb 2024 • Family
Lots of famous pieces from artists you’ve heard of, and tons more from ones you haven’t. Something for everyone here. The arms and armor area was very intriguing. Can’t forget the rocky steps and statue in front!
Written 23 February 2024
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Raf Roggeman
Asse, Belgium103 contributions
Sept 2023 • Friends
Big museum. Make your choice which parts you want to see. They sure have a lot of quality in art in different styles and from different times.
Written 25 December 2023
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Pebbles2006
Burlington, VT25 contributions
Dec 2023 • Solo
I visited the museum twice during a two week trip to Philly. It's a spectacular very large art museum with wonderful art ranging from the medieval period, Impressionism and Post Impressionism, Asian art, American art, modern/contemporary art, and even an exhibit on armor! An admission ticket gives you two days of entry, and even then, you can only see a fraction of what they have.
The museum offers several free hour-long tours led by very knowledgeable volunteers. I took several of these tours, and I highly recommend them. I learned much more than I would have otherwise. The volunteers were also very friendly and helpful with other advice and directions.
The museum has frequent special or traveling exhibits, so you may be lucky and catch one of those as well. Depending on where you're staying in Philly, the museum is easily accessible by foot or public transit (or rideshare/taxi/driving). If you like art, this is a great place to visit!
The museum offers several free hour-long tours led by very knowledgeable volunteers. I took several of these tours, and I highly recommend them. I learned much more than I would have otherwise. The volunteers were also very friendly and helpful with other advice and directions.
The museum has frequent special or traveling exhibits, so you may be lucky and catch one of those as well. Depending on where you're staying in Philly, the museum is easily accessible by foot or public transit (or rideshare/taxi/driving). If you like art, this is a great place to visit!
Written 19 December 2023
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NYC Explorer
13 contributions
Dec 2023 • Solo
A quintessential Art Museum. One of the most beautiful museums in the world and also one of the most important art museums globally for western art including European (all periods), American (including colonial and early American), Decorative Arts, Asian and revolving exhibitions for fashion, sculpture, contemporary and eclectic subjects. An art connoisseur will need a full day. An art enthusiast will need 4-5 hours to cover the entire museum collection in the main building. Kudos go to the curator and staff for keeping the design and layout of the galleries relevant with updated wall treatments including wall papers to blend in, paint colors, stone and flooring, lighting and overall flow. This is one of the few museums in the world where you get a theatrical visual experience of galleries in the distance through halls and tempting entrances. And there are surprises in every gallery. Even the most smallest and off side have very valuable and important artists represented. For example an important Modigliani is featured in a tiny hall gallery that would be missed if not investigated. Don't assume the best art is only in the grandest, largest galleries! What also makes this museum magnificent is the architecture itself, the period rooms that are perfectly displayed to give you a real sense of going back in time and most importantly that many of the most famous artists from Van Gogh, Monet, Renoir, Rodin, Warhol, Pollock, Eakins, Sargent, Whistler, Cezzane, Gaugin, Degas, Pissarro, Sisley, and many, many more are represented in this collection with some of their best and most outstanding artworks - these are AAA Grade paintings, sculptures and decorative arts that surpass what is normally deemed the best at auction at Sotheby's, Phillips or Christies. These are exceptionally rare for their beauty and composition and overall quality of a world class collection that make the National Gallery collection rather forgettable and is in direct competition with the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. In my opinion, the works here are much more special than the Metropolitan Museum because the collection is more fantastic and memorable, not only by the unique overall beauty of the works that are represented but the curatorial layout that is prestigious and elegant whether the atmosphere is minimalistic, cultural as in the Asian galleries or thematic. As you walk through you met with different surprises. The overall effect is a collection that emphasizes beautiful art. This is not a museum of disruptive or disturbing artworks. It is almost therapeutic. You are forced to focus on the works presented by the beautiful layout of the galleries and period rooms.
While the museum is free for children 18 and under (a true bonus for parents and large families!) unfortunately this is a very, very expensive museum to visit. Parking in their lot will cost you $40, museum entrance for adults is around $30 and if you want to do lunch or a snack, the food and beverages are extremely expensive with sandwiches at $15 or above making it impossible for most American families to enjoy (as of 2023 more than 60% of Americans live now in poverty earning less than $25,000 a year salary for a family of four). However the museum does offer some discounts and special days to pay as you wish with a reduction on the parking fee as well but not the food concessions. It makes me sad to review museums in American when most outside of Washington D.C. have to focus on constant fundraising and donations to survive. With all the money we give to the US Government the National Endowment for the Arts and art divisions should be providing full support for our great museums to be free and secure for all the public to enjoy. It's now a luxury for most to visit. It should not be compared to the prices of concerts, theater, events and theme parks as it is a cultural and educational experience on the history of human talent.
While the museum is free for children 18 and under (a true bonus for parents and large families!) unfortunately this is a very, very expensive museum to visit. Parking in their lot will cost you $40, museum entrance for adults is around $30 and if you want to do lunch or a snack, the food and beverages are extremely expensive with sandwiches at $15 or above making it impossible for most American families to enjoy (as of 2023 more than 60% of Americans live now in poverty earning less than $25,000 a year salary for a family of four). However the museum does offer some discounts and special days to pay as you wish with a reduction on the parking fee as well but not the food concessions. It makes me sad to review museums in American when most outside of Washington D.C. have to focus on constant fundraising and donations to survive. With all the money we give to the US Government the National Endowment for the Arts and art divisions should be providing full support for our great museums to be free and secure for all the public to enjoy. It's now a luxury for most to visit. It should not be compared to the prices of concerts, theater, events and theme parks as it is a cultural and educational experience on the history of human talent.
Written 17 December 2023
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1francophile
Kitchener, Canada1,655 contributions
Nov 2023 • Solo
As a former Philadelphian, my first visit to this world class museum since my relocation seven years ago was a wonderful as my past experiences! There is always a special exhibition as well as the permanent collection, which features art from the world spanning centuries, including some of my favorites: impressionist art! Its layout is comfortable to accommodate large crowds without feeling cramped. My visit was on a Sunday, which enables patrons to pay as they wish, so it was a bit crowded that day with too people talking, taking selfies and not paying attention to the art. This was a distraction and irritation to those who were there to experience the wonders at this fine museum. Also, there are too many people waiting in endless lines outside to take selfies with the Rocky statue, who don’t patronize the museum and are missing a great experience. My suggestion is to forgo this needless activity and step inside to enhance your enjoyment and experience in Philadelphia! Very Highly Recommended!
Written 19 November 2023
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Elfma
Greenwich, CT551 contributions
Nov 2023 • Friends
Beautiful building but not so user-friendly so be sure to grab a map. Surprised by the lack of signage both inside and out. Otherwise, world-class collection. And we enjoyed the Korean exhibit very much.
Very nice cafe with lots of options at decent prices.
Very nice cafe with lots of options at decent prices.
Written 6 November 2023
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Paweł Bor
New York City, NY1,610 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
Well-known building from Rocky movies. Definitely worth visiting. There is also a rocky monument nearby. This place is usually very busy.
Written 20 October 2023
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Ruth M
Philadelphia, PA18 contributions
How to get to side entrance for those with canes? specifically directions to Uber
Ruth M
Philadelphia, PA18 contributions
where should uber drop off a person with cane?
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Pat-from-Philly
Philadelphia, PA37 contributions
There’s a side entrance with no steps!
The people are very friendly and kind !
They will accommodate you!
Good luck!
Enjoy your visit!
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seanworc
New York City, NY745 contributions
I will not give this info out.
Claudio R
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Tiene algun dia y hora que se pueda entrar gratis?
The first Sunday of each month and every Wednesday night are Pay What you Wish. You do have to pay something but it starts at a penny.
Carole G
Lower Gwynedd, PA1 contribution
Does the museum accept debit cards!
Kathryn921
Silver Spring, MD22 contributions
I don't know, sorry.
trisantos
Jamaica, NY2 contributions
Is there parking around there?
michellewX3778RH
Eagleville, United States7 contributions
There is parking around the museum, on the streets. There is also a garage under the museum for parking.
Здравствуйте!Сколько стоит билет на субботу 29 июня и нужно ли покупать наперед билет?
Shani F
Brooklyn, NY8 contributions
Where is the museum in relation to the bus station (on Filbert Street)? I'm doing a half-day in Philly and don't have a sense of the layout. Also looking for dining recommendations near the station for dinner. Thanks!
Victoria P
Carefree, AZ1,595 contributions
I don’t know about the distance since I used Lyft everywhere. I do know that I loved Reading Terminal for eats. Lots of choices a decent prices for food. Have fun!
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