Philadelphia Museum of Art, <em>United States</em>
United States

Philadelphia Museum of Art, United States

About Philadelphia Museum of Art

While visiting the museum, you will be able to take a look at more than 249,000 works of art which span over 2000 years. These include work from the ancient world, the mediaeval times, the Renaissance, the Impressionist movement and the modern day. 


Some of the notable holdings of the museum which you will be able to admire are the Rogier van der Weyden altarpiece, works from Philadelphia artist Thomas Eakins, The Large Bathers by Cezanne, and more. The museum has several free tours which are available for those who want to know more about the exhibits.

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Open 5 days a week
Paid entry
Monday10:00 – 17:00
TuesdayClosed
WednesdayClosed
Thursday10:00 – 17:00
Friday10:00 – 20:45
Saturday10:00 – 17:00
Sunday10:00 – 17:00
Hours are seasonal — confirm your date at checkout. Special events may extend closing time.

Philadelphia Museum of Art Highlights

• Pay a visit to the iconic Philadelphia Museum of Art which has more than 249,000 works of art spanning across ages.
• Witness collections from around the globe that belong to the Renaissance, American, East and South Asian, Impressionist and contemporary period.
• Opt for one of the museum tours to learn more about the collections from a knowledgeable guide.
• Stroll across different departments such as American Art, Contemporary Art, European Paintings and Sculptures and more.
• Look out for works of art by famous artists such as Paul Cézanne, Mary Cassatt, Marcel Duchamp, and Auguste Rodin. 

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Point of Interest for Philadelphia Museum of Art

Take an American Art 1850-1950 Tour

Take an American Art 1850-1950 Tour

Take this guided tour to explore the art of America. Discover the American Art collection which includes over 12,000 paintings, sculptures, ceramics, furniture, glass, and metalwork, highlighting work that has been made in Philadelphia. Few notable works include The Shaker Sleeping Room, Müller House Kitchen, Woodwork and others. 

Admire European Painting & Sculpture

Admire European Painting & Sculpture

The European Painting and Sculpture department has a collection of approximately 4,000 works dating from 1300 to 1950 which you will be able to take a look at. Famous amongst them are paintings from the Netherlands and Italy along with British art. This collection includes significant works by Paul Cézanne, Mary Cassatt, Marcel Duchamp, and Auguste Rodin. 

Look at East Asian Art

Look at East Asian Art

The East Asian Art collections span over 3,000 years and represent many diverse regions within the Asian continent. In this section, you will be able to take a look at works from Japan, China, and Korea, as well as Central and Southeast Asia. The collection spans from the Neolithic period (2500 BCE) to today and contains over 9,000 objects. Some of the notable works include a Korean celadon vase, and a Thai sandstone figure of Avalokiteshvara.

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