Philadelphia Museum of Art - Philadelphia PA

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AAA Editor Notes

Philadelphia Museum of Art, end of Benjamin Franklin Pkwy. at 26th St., in Fairmount Park, ranks among the largest art museums in the United States. Founded in 1876, the museum's collections offer a full range of both fine and decorative arts from Asia, Europe and the United States. Spanning more than 2,000 years, the museum is home to more than 240,000 objects, including masterpieces of painting, sculpture, works on paper, arms and armor, costumes and textiles.

Included are works by Paul Cézanne, Claude Monet, Pierre Auguste Renoir, Pablo Picasso, Marcel Duchamp, Henri Matisse and Joan Miró as well as those by modern artists. The American collections survey three centuries of paintings, furniture and decorative arts with an emphasis on Philadelphia's traditions. Special exhibitions are offered. Special programs for children and families, lectures, concerts and films also are presented.

Note: Sign-language interpreted tours can be arranged with advanced notice. Audio tours by cellphone also are available.

Guided tours are available. Food is available.

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Admission

(includes Rodin Museum, the Ruth and Raymond G. Perelman Building and Mount Pleasant and Cedar Grove historic houses), valid for 2 consecutive days, $20; $18 (ages 65+); $14 (ages 13-18 and students with ID); visitors pay what they wish (first Sun. of the month and Wed. 5 p.m.-8:45 p.m.). Additional fees may be charged for special exhibitions. Cash only.

Parking

$12 for up to 4 hours.

Hours

Tues.-Sun. and some Mon. holidays 10-5 (also Wed. and Fri. 5-8:45).