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Attraction >Museum
| Philadelphia Museum Of Art |
Address:
26th Street and Benjamin Franklin Parkway
| Philadelphia |
Region:
Philadelphia
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Phone: (215)763-8100
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Hours:
Tuesday through Sunday, 10:00am-5:00pm, special programs Wednesday evenings until 8:45
Admission:
$7.00; free Sunday 10:00am-1:00pm
Located in Philadelphia’s museum district, the Philadelphia Museum of Art is one of the top art museums in the country and has several collections on hand which immediately distinguish it from the rest of the pack. It was constructed in 1928 and fashioned after the temples of Greece. It spans nearly ten acres with almost two hundred galleries and over two hundred and fifty thousand pieces of artwork. It’s quite easily spotted, even at a distance, beckoning to you from the end of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. The front entrance immediately calls to mind the movie 'Rocky,' because these are the steps that Stallone made famous; there’s also an entrance in the rear of the structure.
Inside, you’ll find collections featuring such artists as Picasso, Matisse, van Gogh, and Ingres, to name a few. Outside near the front entrance, sculptures such as 'Prometheus Strangling the Vulture' are positioned for your enjoyment. In addition to the artwork, the museum also possesses entire rooms that were relocated from their original sites. For example, there is a Buddist temple and a Japanese teahouse, completely intact, right inside; it’s truly awe-inspiring. The featured artist of the entire museum would probably have to be Marcel Duchamp, as you will find the largest collection of his portfolio, including the famous 'Nude Descending A Staircase.'
Rounding out the attractions are displays of ceremonial costumes, Colonial furniture, an amazing collection of armor and medieval weaponry, as well as a restaurant. It should go without saying that no art lover should be deprived of an afternoon at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, and with ample parking, an easy-to-find location, and beautiful presentation, this attraction should be at the top of your Philadelphia list. |
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