Everyone knows the Philadelphia Museum of Art, even if they don't know that they do. It's the site of Rocky Balboa's famous run up the massive row of steps (now the ""Rocky Steps"") leading to one of the largest museums in the U.S. But besides being a cinematic hot spot, the Philadelphia Museum of Art is a true national treasure. Founded more than a century ago, the stunning, neo-classical building houses more than 250,000 works of art that represent a range of exceptional human creativity and innovation. With landmark collections of American art, the second largest collection of arms and armor in the U.S., and works dating back to the third millennium B.C., there is an incomparable array of history and achievement. The labyrinthine galleries make it easy to get happily lost, so taking your time exploring and discovering stunning new works. Temporary collections change every few months, so keep an eye on the calendar to stay up to date with the museum’s contemporary acquisitions and thematic overviews.
Philadelphia Museum of Art
2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 763-8100
http://www.philamuseum.org
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