Philadelphia Museum of Art

Philadelphia Art Museum Adding Evening Hours, Low-Cost Admissions

The museum is instituting pay-what-you-wish admission fees on Wednesday nights from 5pm to 8:45pm.

2013/02/12

(Philadelphia mayor Michael Nutter holds the world record certification from the Guinness Book. Credit: Mike Dunn)

Philadelphia Accepts World Record Award For Last February’s Dance Event

It was ten months ago that hundreds of Philadelphians braved the cold weather and assembled on the Art Museum steps to honor the late “Soul Train” host, Don Cornelius.

2013/01/02

(Many people visit the Philadelphia Museum of Art without ever going inside -- the "Rocky" statue and steps are the reason. Credit: Hadas Kuznits)

Top 2013 Museum Exhibitions To Look Forward To In Philadelphia

Though you can’t go wrong in this historic city, these are the best museum exhibits of 2013.

2012/12/24

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Philadelphia Dancers Set ‘Soul Train’ Line Record

Almost 300 dancers who strutted, shimmied and shook their way down a Soul Train line set a world record earlier this year in Philadelphia.

2012/12/11

(Artworks by Jill Baker Gower, Nikolaj Christensen, and Kiwon Wang, all of whom have pieces in the Art Alliance's "Shop on the Square." Photos provided)

Positively Philadelphia: More Unique Local Holiday Gift Ideas

If you’re looking for unique holiday gifts for someone special, take a peek at what our local museum gift shops have to offer.

2012/12/02

(Two volunteers accompanied the gingerbread model of Laurel Hill mansion for its debut at Liberty Place. Credit: Lauren Lipton)

Positively Philadelphia: Fairmount Park Mansions — in Gingerbread!

Historic buildings in Fairmount Park have never looked so delicious!

2012/11/18

(Show organizers Nancy O'Meara, left, and Lisa Woolbert at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, where vendors were setting up their booths. Credit: John McDevitt)

Philly Art Museum’s 36th Annual Crafts Sale Opens Thursday

Just in time for holiday shopping, a prestigious, four-day craft show and sale, benefiting the Philadelphia Museum of Art, begins at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.

2012/11/07

Eastern State Penitentiary (credit: www.easternstate.org)

Top Fall Family Getaways In Philadelphia

To enjoy the best weather and view the city at your leisure, head to these top spots for a great fall family getaway.

2012/10/18

(Elected officials join Josh Nims, crouching at left, in the ceremonial groundbreaking -- using skateboards as shovels -- for a new skate park. Credit: Tim Jimenez)

Ground Broken For Skateboarding Park Near Ben Franklin Parkway

“Skateboarding is an art form, a way of life, and a very important part of Philadelphia’s culture and creative economy,” says Claire Laver, executive director of Franklin’s Paine Skatepark Fund.

2012/10/12

(The "Calamari Sisters" pose with a passing tourist at the Rocky statue outside the art museum. Credit: Steve Tawa)

On Columbus Day Holiday, Philly’s ‘Calamari Sisters’ Let It All Hang Out

The two stars of the gender-bending local comedy play, “Cooking with the Calamari Sisters,” spent their Columbus Day holiday exploring their Italian roots, Philly style!

2012/10/08