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Philadelphia Museum of Art

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100% of people who have been to Philadelphia Museum of Art think it's worth visiting. The most popular places in Philadelphia Museum of Art are The Rocky Steps, Statue Of Rocky Balboa, and Paul Cézanne - Mont Sainte-Victoire. Philadelphia Museum of Art is featured on the lists Travel Holiday's Best Art Museums in America, Everybody Hates A Tourist: Philadelphia, and Amazing American Architecture. Places in Philadelphia Museum of Art have been tagged art, culture, and painting.
Benjamin Franklin Parkway and 26th Street
(215) 763-8100
http://www.philamuseum.org/


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World class art museum! by onebaygirl

I took a day trip from New York by Amtrak. It’s only just over an hour ride. The museum is about a 15 minute walk from the station. The Rodin Museum is also close by. My original plan was to visit the Rodin Museum, then the Philadelphia Museum, but I went on Presidents Day. Both museums are normally closed on Mondays, but only the Philadelphia Museum was open for the holiday. That turned out to be fine, because I spent a lot of time in the Philadelphia Musueum and still didn’t see everything. So, I have another day trip or two ahead of me for both museums!

I was surprised that adult admission was $20. I always heard that the MOMA is the most expensive museum in the nation at $20. Maybe that’s misinformation. Anyway, I asked for the adult admission and then they only charged me the student admission of $16. I don’t know if it was a mistake or if it was because I answered yes when asked if this was my first visit to the museum. I did give back $2 in the museum shop though. I bought something with a price tag of $20 and was charged $22. I was thinking I’m just unfamiliar with PA taxes, but I later looked at my receipt and saw that I was charged no tax. So I don’t know what the deal is with that. Maybe price tags are marked with member discounts, but that shouldn’t be. I’ve never seen that at any other museum. Just a warning to watch out.

Other than that, everything was pleasant. They have extensive impressive collections and the cafe was decent as well. They also have cell phone tours where you can call a number from your cell phone for the audio tour. The website has podcasts you can download as well. It’s also very family friendly. There were many bathrooms throughout the galleries marked with changing stations. Whether with children or not, it’s nice not to have to run too far out of the galleries to find a bathroom.

Worth visiting!

about 1 year ago

Needed more time! by Glambabie

We got to the Museum with only 40 minutes left on a donation only Sunday & it was packed! I got to see the few Van Gogh & Monet’s I wanted to see but I really wanna go back and explore if I ever get back to Philly!

over 2 years ago

Untitled by PattiButche

This museum needs more than one day if you hope to see the whole thing. I love the city in Spring and Fall – so I recommend these seasons for traveling through the city. If you plan to visit the museum, wear comfy shoes and plan to be there all day long.

over 4 years ago

Untitled by Sheila

I’ve been here several times and I still don’t think I’ve seen quite everything. If you don’t have a lot of money to spend, but still want to go, go on Sundays. Admission is by donation (whatever you see fit to give).

over 4 years ago

Untitled by micolem

Yo, Adrienne, don’t miss the Rodin museum just up the parkway from PMA.

over 4 years ago

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