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Philadelphia Museum of Art
2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA 19130
+1 215 763 8100
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Run up the museum’s steps, soak in the great view of Philadelphia, and then enter one of the largest museums in the United States - The Philadelphia Museum of Art. With an amazing collection of artworks, the museum houses a world renowned permanent collection, including famous paintings, sculptures, and textiles from around the world to those that represent the history of the city. Visit the various architectural settings and period rooms that recreate the past, from the Reception Hall of a Chinese Nobleman, to the Medieval Cloister representing the courtyard of a monastery in France.

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Directions

Bus: 7, 32, 38, 43, 48, or PHLASH. Car: From the parkway headed west (away from City Hall), follow signs to Kelly Dr. and turn left at the first light at 25th St. to the lots at the rear entrance

Area

26th St. and Ben Franklin Pkwy

Parking

Plentiful parking: Eakins Oval (in front of museum up to $10); upper terrace level (open weekends only) $5. Public parking is free

Hours

Tu-Th & Sa-Su 10a-5p, F 10a-8:45p

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