One of the largest and most renowned art museums in the United States, the Philadelphia Museum of Art houses more than 227,000 pieces of art. The museum features Renaissance, American, Impressionist, and Modern Art with works by Rogier van der Weyden, Cezanne, Degas, and Thomas Eakins.
Head upstairs to take in cultures and periods throughout time, including the medieval cloister and the Indian Temple. Rotating exhibits encompass various types of media. The museum's gift shop features reproduction prints, jewelry, mugs, crafts, and other souvenirs. Consult the museum website for exhibits, admission prices, special events, and volunteer opportunities.
Note that the Philadelphia Museum of Art is closed on Mondays!
Philadelphia Museum of Art
2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 763-8100
www.philamuseum.org
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