Philadelphia Museum of Art
Philadelphia · United States · Founded 1876
A neoclassical landmark above the Schuylkill River, immortalised by Rocky's run up its 72 steps.
About Philadelphia Museum of Art
The Philadelphia Museum of Art was founded in 1876 for the Centennial Exposition. Its current building atop Fairmount opened in 1928 and is one of the largest art museums in the United States.
A landmark Frank Gehry renovation completed in 2021 added new public spaces and connected the building's two main entrances through a soaring vaulted walkway.
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Frequently Asked Questions
A small ask before you go
You've just explored one of humanity's greatest collections of beauty. Art has the power to move us, inspire us, and change how we see the world. But millions of people will never see beauty like this — not because the art isn't there, but because they can't see at all.
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