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July 2009
This Month's Exhibitions
A Director’s Vision: The Legacy of Anne d’Harnoncourt
April 25, 2009 - July 19, 2009
Philadelphia Treasures Eakins’s
Gross Clinic
and Saint-Gaudens’s
Angel of Purity
August 2, 2008 - July 19, 2009
Hello! Fashion: Kansai Yamamoto, 1971–1973
May 24, 2008 - July 2009
Richard Schultz: Five Decades of Design
April 5, 2009 - August 23, 2009
Daidō Moriyama: Tokyo Photographs
February 28, 2009 - August 23, 2009
Spectacle: Photographs from the Collection
June 18, 2009 - September 7, 2009
Adventures in Modern Art: The Charles K. Williams II Collection
July 12, 2009 - September 13, 2009
A Taste for Modern: The Jeanne Rymer Collection of Twentieth-Century Chairs
May 16, 2009 - September 20, 2009
Visual Delight: Ornament and Pattern in Modern and Contemporary Design
May 16, 2009 - September 20, 2009
Willem Kalf and the Sumptuous Still Life in the John G. Johnson Collection
November 28, 2008 - fall 2009
The Art of Japanese Craft: 1875 to the Present
December 6, 2008 - October 18, 2009
Shopping in Paris: French Fashion 1850–1925
April 11, 2009 - October 25, 2009
Henri Matisse and Modern Art on the French Riviera
December 13, 2008 - October 25, 2009
Notations: The Closing Decade
November 21, 2008 - October 25, 2009
Ragas and Rajas: Musical Imagery of Courtly India
July 11, 2009 – October 2009
Skyscrapers: Prints, Drawings, and Photographs of the Early Twentieth Century
June 6, 2009 - November 1, 2009
Bruce Nauman: Topological Gardens
June 7, 2009 - November 22, 2009
An Enduring Motif: The Pomegranate in Textiles
February 21, 2009 - February 21, 2010
Wrought and Crafted: Jewelry and Metalwork 1900–Present
May 9, 2009 - January 2010
Stories and Images in East Asian Art
March 12, 2009 - March 2010
May Your Glass Be Ever Full: Drinking in Seventeenth- and Eighteenth-Century Europe
July 5 – Spring 2010
Friday, July 3
Starts at 10:00 a.m.
Free after Museum admission
Daily Tours
European Art 1850–1900
Discover paintings, furniture, sculpture, block-printed wallpapers, and ceramics representing Impressionism, International Realism, Post-Impressionism, and Art Nouveau.
Starts at 11:00 a.m.
Free after Museum admission
Daily Tours
Introduction to the Collections
Perfect for the first-time visitor, this tour provides an overview of some of the Museum's most renowned treasures in a variety of mediums.
Starts at 12:00 p.m.
Free after Museum admission
Collection Tours
Crafts at the PMA
Explore the Museum's extraordinary collection of contemporary crafts.
Starts at 1:00 p.m.
Free after Museum admission
Daily Tours
American Art
This tour focuses on the Museum's extraordinary collection of American art, including paintings, furniture, and decorative arts.
Starts at 2:00 p.m.
Free after Museum admission
Daily Tours
Introduction to the Collections
Perfect for the first-time visitor, this tour provides an overview of some of the Museum's most renowned treasures in a variety of mediums.
Starts at 3:00 p.m.
Free after Museum admission
Exhibition Tours
The Art of Japanese Craft: 1875 to the Present
Discover the marvelous objects on view in the exhibition
The Art of Japanese Craft: 1875 to the Present
.
5:00 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.
Free after Museum admission
Art After 5
Magos Herrera
Born in Mexico City, accomplished singer-songwriter Magos Herrera is immensely popular throughout Mexico and Latin America. Known for her beautiful voice and rhythmic scatting inflected with soulful phrasings, Herrera has a unique vocal signature that elegantly blends her classic jazz styling with Latin-American melodies. Fluent in Spanish, Portuguese and English, her repertoire is filled with the romance, intimacy, and enchantment of Mexican and Cuban sons and boleros, and sultry, languid Brazilian beats.
Starts at 6:00 p.m.
Free after Museum admission
Art After 5 Tours
Crafts at the PMA
Explore the Museum's extraordinary collection of contemporary crafts.
Starts at 6:00 p.m.
Paid tickets required
Daily Tours
Schuylkill Stroll
Join Park House Guides on a walking tour of Boathouse Row and discover local sculpture and the Fairmount Water Works.
Members $5, member child (13-18) $1, nonmembers $6, nonmember child (13-18) $3, children 12 and under free. Tickets are available at any Visitor Services Desk on the day of tour and departs from the West Entrance.
Starts at 6:30 p.m.
Free after Museum admission
Art After 5 Tours
Cézanne and his Contemporaries
Discover the artists who worked at the same time as Paul Cézanne.
Starts at 7:00 p.m.
Free after Museum admission
Art After 5 Tours
American Art
This tour focuses on the Museum's extraordinary collection of American art, including paintings, furniture, and decorative arts.
Sunday, July 5
Starts at 10:00 a.m.
Free after Museum admission
Daily Tours
Medieval and Asian Art
Explore fascinating treasures from the Museum's Medieval and Asian art galleries.
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Free after Museum admission
Family Programs
Summer Family Studio
Every Sunday in June, July, and August, the Museum’s art studios turn into a fun family destination. Families can create magnificent works of art, play a game, solve a puzzle, and explore the world of art through children’s books. Each month highlights a different part of the Museum’s collections: modern and contemporary art in June, American art in July, and Asian art in August. No tickets are required for this free, drop-in program. Space is limited to thirty children at any given time.
Learn More >>
Starts at 11:00 a.m.
Free after Museum admission
Daily Tours
American Art
This tour focuses on the Museum's extraordinary collection of American art, including paintings, furniture, and decorative arts.
Starts at 11:00 a.m.
Free after Museum admission
Daily Tours
Introduction to the Collections
Perfect for the first-time visitor, this tour provides an overview of some of the Museum's most renowned treasures in a variety of mediums.
Starts at 11:30 a.m.
Free tickets required after Museum admission
Family Programs
Tours for Tots (ages 3–5)
Clay Creations
Movement, play, and hands-on activities make up this fun tour designed especially for preschoolers and their parents.
Learn More >>
Starts at 12:00 p.m.
Free after Museum admission
Daily Tours
Impressionism
Learn how this unique genre came to be through works of art by masters including Claude Monet, Camille Pisarro, and Georges Braque.
Starts at 12:00 p.m.
Free after Museum admission
Collection Tours
My Kid Can Do That!
Take a look at the Museum's extraordinary collection of Modern and Contemporary art.
12:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Free after Museum admission
Family Programs
Drawing Together (all ages)
All family members are welcome to try their drawing skills in the Museum galleries. An artist is on hand to provide materials and encouragement.
Learn More >>
Starts at 12:30 p.m.
Free after Museum admission
Exhibition Tours
Matisse and Modern Art on the French Riviera
Discover the marvelous objects on view in the exhibition
Henri Matisse and Modern Art on the French Riviera
.
Starts at 1:00 p.m.
Free after Museum admission
Daily Tours
Medieval and Asian Art
Explore fascinating treasures from the Museum's Medieval and Asian art galleries.
Starts at 1:00 p.m.
Paid tickets required
Daily Tours
Schuylkill Stroll
Join Park House Guides on a walking tour of Boathouse Row and discover local sculpture and the Fairmount Water Works.
Members $5, member child (13-18) $1, nonmembers $6, nonmember child (13-18) $3, children 12 and under free. Tickets are available at any Visitor Services Desk on the day of tour and departs from the West Entrance.
Starts at 1:00 p.m.
Free after Museum admission
Daily Tours
European Art 1500–1850
Travel from the High Renaissance to the Neoclassical period with paintings, sculpture, furniture, ceramics, and tapestries.
Starts at 1:00 p.m.
Free after Museum admission
Daily Tours
Perelman Building Tour: Art in Architecture
Join Museum Park House Guides on a tour of the historic Perelman Building highlighting the rich ornamentation and unique architectural details of this Art Deco landmark.
Starts at 1:30 p.m.
Free tickets required after Museum admission
Family Programs
Tours for Tots (ages 3–5)
Clay Creations
Movement, play, and hands-on activities make up this fun tour designed especially for preschoolers and their parents.
Learn More >>
Starts at 2:00 p.m.
Free after Museum admission
Daily Tours
Introduction to the Collections
Perfect for the first-time visitor, this tour provides an overview of some of the Museum's most renowned treasures in a variety of mediums.
Starts at 2:30 p.m.
Free after Museum admission
Exhibition Tours
Matisse and Modern Art on the French Riviera
Discover the marvelous objects on view in the exhibition
Henri Matisse and Modern Art on the French Riviera
.
Starts at 3:00 p.m.
Free after Museum admission
Daily Tours
American Art
This tour focuses on the Museum's extraordinary collection of American art, including paintings, furniture, and decorative arts.
Monday, July 6
8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Paid tickets required
Teacher Workshops
VAST: Visual Arts as Sources for Teaching
Course One: Picturing America
July 6–10, 2009, 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Course Two: Adventures in Modern Art
July 20–24, 2009, 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
30 NJ or PA hours, or 2 graduate credits from The University of the Arts (for an additional fee of $600)
Online reservations available soon
Week One: $200 Members, $250 Nonmembers
Week Two: $200 Members, $250 Nonmembers
Both Weeks: $300 Members, $400 Nonmembers
Each summer the Philadelphia Museum of Art’s Division of Education offers teachers of grades K–12 of all subject areas the chance to renew their spirit of inquiry as they immerse themselves in the Museum’s collections and explore the special nature of art and its use as a resource in their classrooms. This summer the Museum will offer two one-week courses that explore the visual arts as sources for teaching. Take one course—or both—as your schedule permits. Each 30-hour course is available for PA and NJ professional development hours or 2 graduate credits (for an additional fee of $600).
Learn More >>
Tuesday, July 7
8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Paid tickets required
Teacher Workshops
VAST: Visual Arts as Sources for Teaching
Course One: Picturing America
July 6–10, 2009, 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Course Two: Adventures in Modern Art
July 20–24, 2009, 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
30 NJ or PA hours, or 2 graduate credits from The University of the Arts (for an additional fee of $600)
Online reservations available soon
Week One: $200 Members, $250 Nonmembers
Week Two: $200 Members, $250 Nonmembers
Both Weeks: $300 Members, $400 Nonmembers
Each summer the Philadelphia Museum of Art’s Division of Education offers teachers of grades K–12 of all subject areas the chance to renew their spirit of inquiry as they immerse themselves in the Museum’s collections and explore the special nature of art and its use as a resource in their classrooms. This summer the Museum will offer two one-week courses that explore the visual arts as sources for teaching. Take one course—or both—as your schedule permits. Each 30-hour course is available for PA and NJ professional development hours or 2 graduate credits (for an additional fee of $600).
Learn More >>
Starts at 11:00 a.m.
Free after Museum admission
Daily Tours
Introduction to the Collections
Perfect for the first-time visitor, this tour provides an overview of some of the Museum's most renowned treasures in a variety of mediums.
Starts at 12:00 p.m.
Free after Museum admission
Collection Tours
Picasso to Pop: 20th-Century Innovations
Discover the artists who defied the established rules of art throughout the twentieth century. Meet Paul Cezanne, Pablo Picasso, Marcel Duchamp, Henri Matisse, Constantin Brancusi, Andy Warhol, and others.
Starts at 2:00 p.m.
Free after Museum admission
Daily Tours
Introduction to the Collections
Perfect for the first-time visitor, this tour provides an overview of some of the Museum's most renowned treasures in a variety of mediums.
Wednesday, July 8
8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Paid tickets required
Teacher Workshops
VAST: Visual Arts as Sources for Teaching
Course One: Picturing America
July 6–10, 2009, 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Course Two: Adventures in Modern Art
July 20–24, 2009, 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
30 NJ or PA hours, or 2 graduate credits from The University of the Arts (for an additional fee of $600)
Online reservations available soon
Week One: $200 Members, $250 Nonmembers
Week Two: $200 Members, $250 Nonmembers
Both Weeks: $300 Members, $400 Nonmembers
Each summer the Philadelphia Museum of Art’s Division of Education offers teachers of grades K–12 of all subject areas the chance to renew their spirit of inquiry as they immerse themselves in the Museum’s collections and explore the special nature of art and its use as a resource in their classrooms. This summer the Museum will offer two one-week courses that explore the visual arts as sources for teaching. Take one course—or both—as your schedule permits. Each 30-hour course is available for PA and NJ professional development hours or 2 graduate credits (for an additional fee of $600).
Learn More >>
Starts at 11:00 a.m.
Free after Museum admission
Daily Tours
Introduction to the Collections
Perfect for the first-time visitor, this tour provides an overview of some of the Museum's most renowned treasures in a variety of mediums.
Starts at 2:00 p.m.
Free after Museum admission
Daily Tours
Introduction to the Collections
Perfect for the first-time visitor, this tour provides an overview of some of the Museum's most renowned treasures in a variety of mediums.
Starts at 2:15 p.m.
Reservations required
Membership Required
Members-Only
Members Tour: A Director’s Vision: The Legacy of Anne d’Harnoncourt
Space is limited, reservations are required
Join us in celebrating Anne d’Harnoncourt (1943–2008), the Philadelphia Museum of Art’s late and beloved Director who served the Museum and its audiences for four historic decades. These guided tours will highlight magnificent examples of the more than 80,000 works of art acquired during Anne’s directorship (from 1982), of the more than one hundred modern and contemporary paintings and sculptures acquired while she was curator of those collections (1972–82), and selections from the great outpouring of gifts presented to the Museum in Anne’s memory. Tours meet at the West Entrance.
Thursday, July 9
8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Paid tickets required
Teacher Workshops
VAST: Visual Arts as Sources for Teaching
Course One: Picturing America
July 6–10, 2009, 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Course Two: Adventures in Modern Art
July 20–24, 2009, 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
30 NJ or PA hours, or 2 graduate credits from The University of the Arts (for an additional fee of $600)
Online reservations available soon
Week One: $200 Members, $250 Nonmembers
Week Two: $200 Members, $250 Nonmembers
Both Weeks: $300 Members, $400 Nonmembers
Each summer the Philadelphia Museum of Art’s Division of Education offers teachers of grades K–12 of all subject areas the chance to renew their spirit of inquiry as they immerse themselves in the Museum’s collections and explore the special nature of art and its use as a resource in their classrooms. This summer the Museum will offer two one-week courses that explore the visual arts as sources for teaching. Take one course—or both—as your schedule permits. Each 30-hour course is available for PA and NJ professional development hours or 2 graduate credits (for an additional fee of $600).
Learn More >>
Starts at 11:00 a.m.
Free after Museum admission
Daily Tours
Introduction to the Collections
Perfect for the first-time visitor, this tour provides an overview of some of the Museum's most renowned treasures in a variety of mediums.
Starts at 12:00 p.m.
Free after Museum admission
Collection Tours
How Did They Do That?
Discover the engineering behind some of the Museum's most innovative masterpieces.
Starts at 2:00 p.m.
Free after Museum admission
Daily Tours
Introduction to the Collections
Perfect for the first-time visitor, this tour provides an overview of some of the Museum's most renowned treasures in a variety of mediums.
Friday, July 10
8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Paid tickets required
Teacher Workshops
VAST: Visual Arts as Sources for Teaching
Course One: Picturing America
July 6–10, 2009, 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Course Two: Adventures in Modern Art
July 20–24, 2009, 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
30 NJ or PA hours, or 2 graduate credits from The University of the Arts (for an additional fee of $600)
Online reservations available soon
Week One: $200 Members, $250 Nonmembers
Week Two: $200 Members, $250 Nonmembers
Both Weeks: $300 Members, $400 Nonmembers
Each summer the Philadelphia Museum of Art’s Division of Education offers teachers of grades K–12 of all subject areas the chance to renew their spirit of inquiry as they immerse themselves in the Museum’s collections and explore the special nature of art and its use as a resource in their classrooms. This summer the Museum will offer two one-week courses that explore the visual arts as sources for teaching. Take one course—or both—as your schedule permits. Each 30-hour course is available for PA and NJ professional development hours or 2 graduate credits (for an additional fee of $600).
Learn More >>
Starts at 10:15 a.m.
Reservations required
Membership Required
Members-Only
Members Tour: A Director’s Vision: The Legacy of Anne d’Harnoncourt
Space is limited, reservations are required
Join us in celebrating Anne d’Harnoncourt (1943–2008), the Philadelphia Museum of Art’s late and beloved Director who served the Museum and its audiences for four historic decades. These guided tours will highlight magnificent examples of the more than 80,000 works of art acquired during Anne’s directorship (from 1982), of the more than one hundred modern and contemporary paintings and sculptures acquired while she was curator of those collections (1972–82), and selections from the great outpouring of gifts presented to the Museum in Anne’s memory. Tours meet at the West Entrance.
Starts at 11:00 a.m.
Free after Museum admission
Daily Tours
Introduction to the Collections
Perfect for the first-time visitor, this tour provides an overview of some of the Museum's most renowned treasures in a variety of mediums.
Starts at 12:00 p.m.
Free after Museum admission
Collection Tours
American Glass
Discover the history of glass and explore objects in the American art galleries.
Starts at 2:00 p.m.
Free after Museum admission
Daily Tours
Introduction to the Collections
Perfect for the first-time visitor, this tour provides an overview of some of the Museum's most renowned treasures in a variety of mediums.
Starts at 3:00 p.m.
Free after Museum admission
Exhibition Tours
The Art of Japanese Craft: 1875 to the Present
Discover the marvelous objects on view in the exhibition
The Art of Japanese Craft: 1875 to the Present
.
3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Free for Members
Membership Required
Members-Only
Members Preview -
Adventures in Modern Art: The Charles K. Williams II Collection
Members will be among the first in Philadelphia to view this exceptional exhibition. On display are some 100 works of art by leading figures of early American modernism. Admission to these previews is free for members (with membership card). Advance reservations are not accepted.
5:00 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.
Free after Museum admission
Art After 5
The Antfarm Quartet
Modern jazz with a sheen of "clean beauty" (Philadelphia Inquirer), The Antfarm Quartet is an all-star ensemble performing original compositions as well as gorgeous covers of Johnny Mandel, Henry Mancini, Lennon/McCartney, Rodgers & Hart, Joe Henderson, Luis Bonfa, Jobim, and more.
Starts at 6:00 p.m.
Free after Museum admission
Art After 5 Tours
My 12 Favorite Things
Discover 12 unique objects (not paintings!) from the Modern and Contemporary and American galleries that are rarely included in traditional tours.
Starts at 6:30 p.m.
Free after Museum admission
Art After 5 Tours
The Art of Marcel Duchamp
Step into the unusual and fascinating world of Marcel Duchamp, and discover his earliest paintings and famed Readymades as well as letters and ephemera.
Starts at 7:00 p.m.
Free after Museum admission
Art After 5 Tours
Take a Seat: American Furniture
Discover the Museum's extraordinary collection of American furniture, with a special emphasis on Philadelphia's rich traditions.
Saturday, July 11
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Free for Members
Membership Required
Members-Only
Members Preview -
Adventures in Modern Art: The Charles K. Williams II Collection
Members will be among the first in Philadelphia to view this exceptional exhibition. On display are some 100 works of art by leading figures of early American modernism. Admission to these previews is free for members (with membership card). Advance reservations are not accepted.
Starts at 11:00 a.m.
Free after Museum admission
Daily Tours
Introduction to the Collections
Perfect for the first-time visitor, this tour provides an overview of some of the Museum's most renowned treasures in a variety of mediums.
Starts at 2:00 p.m.
Free after Museum admission
Daily Tours
Introduction to the Collections
Perfect for the first-time visitor, this tour provides an overview of some of the Museum's most renowned treasures in a variety of mediums.
Sunday, July 12
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Free after Museum admission
Family Programs
Summer Family Studio
Every Sunday in June, July, and August, the Museum’s art studios turn into a fun family destination. Families can create magnificent works of art, play a game, solve a puzzle, and explore the world of art through children’s books. Each month highlights a different part of the Museum’s collections: modern and contemporary art in June, American art in July, and Asian art in August. No tickets are required for this free, drop-in program. Space is limited to thirty children at any given time.
Learn More >>
10:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Free tickets required after Museum admission
Family Programs
Early Bird Read and Look (ages 3–5)
Henry Hikes to Fitchburg
Preschoolers and their parents enjoy picture books and craft projects presented in the Museum galleries.
Learn More >>
Starts at 11:00 a.m.
Free after Museum admission
Daily Tours
Introduction to the Collections
Perfect for the first-time visitor, this tour provides an overview of some of the Museum's most renowned treasures in a variety of mediums.
Starts at 11:30 a.m.
Free tickets required after Museum admission
Family Programs
Family Gallery Tour (ages 6–10)
American Painting
Children ages 6–10 and their parents are led on a gallery tour to explore themes and discover works of art.
Learn More >>
Starts at 12:30 p.m.
Free after Museum admission
Foreign Language Tours
Spanish Language Tour
Obras Maestras del Museo
Meet at the West Information Desk.
Please note: Tours are subject to change.
Foreign language tours may focus on particular aspects of the collections, such as an artist, a period, a region, or a genre, or offer a general overview of the entire Museum.
Starts at 1:00 p.m.
Free after Museum admission
Exhibition Tours
Adventures in Modern Art: The Charles K. Williams II Collection
Discover the exhibition
Adventures in Modern Art: The Charles K. Williams II Collection
.
Starts at 1:30 p.m.
Free tickets required after Museum admission
Family Programs
Family Gallery Tour (ages 6–10)
American Painting
Children ages 6–10 and their parents are led on a gallery tour to explore themes and discover works of art.
Learn More >>
Starts at 2:00 p.m.
Free after Museum admission
Daily Tours
Introduction to the Collections
Perfect for the first-time visitor, this tour provides an overview of some of the Museum's most renowned treasures in a variety of mediums.
Starts at 3:00 p.m.
Free after Museum admission
Exhibition Tours
Adventures in Modern Art: The Charles K. Williams II Collection
Discover the exhibition
Adventures in Modern Art: The Charles K. Williams II Collection
.
Tuesday, July 14
Starts at 11:00 a.m.
Free after Museum admission
Daily Tours
Introduction to the Collections
Perfect for the first-time visitor, this tour provides an overview of some of the Museum's most renowned treasures in a variety of mediums.
Starts at 12:00 p.m.
Free after Museum admission
Collection Tours
Art Spins a Tale
Explore objects from the fourteenth to the nineteenth century, feasting your eyes on wonderful works of art as you hear the fascinating tales associated with them.
Starts at 1:00 p.m.
Free after Museum admission
Exhibition Tours
Adventures in Modern Art: The Charles K. Williams II Collection
Discover the exhibition
Adventures in Modern Art: The Charles K. Williams II Collection
.
Starts at 2:00 p.m.
Free after Museum admission
Daily Tours
Introduction to the Collections
Perfect for the first-time visitor, this tour provides an overview of some of the Museum's most renowned treasures in a variety of mediums.
Starts at 3:00 p.m.
Free after Museum admission
Exhibition Tours
Adventures in Modern Art: The Charles K. Williams II Collection
Discover the exhibition
Adventures in Modern Art: The Charles K. Williams II Collection
.
Wednesday, July 15
Starts at 11:00 a.m.
Free after Museum admission
Daily Tours
Introduction to the Collections
Perfect for the first-time visitor, this tour provides an overview of some of the Museum's most renowned treasures in a variety of mediums.
Starts at 1:00 p.m.
Free after Museum admission
Exhibition Tours
Adventures in Modern Art: The Charles K. Williams II Collection
Discover the exhibition
Adventures in Modern Art: The Charles K. Williams II Collection
.
Starts at 2:00 p.m.
Free after Museum admission
Daily Tours
Introduction to the Collections
Perfect for the first-time visitor, this tour provides an overview of some of the Museum's most renowned treasures in a variety of mediums.
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Reservations required
Membership Required
Members-Only
Art in Focus Tour with curator Innis Shoemaker-
Adventures in Modern Art: The Charles K. Williams II Collection
Sponsor and Patron level members are invited to a curator lecture and a private guided tour of this exhibition.
Starts at 3:00 p.m.
Free after Museum admission
Exhibition Tours
Adventures in Modern Art: The Charles K. Williams II Collection
Discover the exhibition
Adventures in Modern Art: The Charles K. Williams II Collection
.
Thursday, July 16
Starts at 10:15 a.m.
Reservations required
Membership Required
Members-Only
Members Tour: A Director’s Vision: The Legacy of Anne d’Harnoncourt
Space is limited, reservations are required
Join us in celebrating Anne d’Harnoncourt (1943–2008), the Philadelphia Museum of Art’s late and beloved Director who served the Museum and its audiences for four historic decades. These guided tours will highlight magnificent examples of the more than 80,000 works of art acquired during Anne’s directorship (from 1982), of the more than one hundred modern and contemporary paintings and sculptures acquired while she was curator of those collections (1972–82), and selections from the great outpouring of gifts presented to the Museum in Anne’s memory. Tours meet at the West Entrance.
Starts at 11:00 a.m.
Free after Museum admission
Daily Tours
Introduction to the Collections
Perfect for the first-time visitor, this tour provides an overview of some of the Museum's most renowned treasures in a variety of mediums.
Starts at 1:00 p.m.
Free after Museum admission
Exhibition Tours
Adventures in Modern Art: The Charles K. Williams II Collection
Discover the exhibition
Adventures in Modern Art: The Charles K. Williams II Collection
.
Starts at 2:00 p.m.
Free after Museum admission
Daily Tours
Introduction to the Collections
Perfect for the first-time visitor, this tour provides an overview of some of the Museum's most renowned treasures in a variety of mediums.
Starts at 3:00 p.m.
Free after Museum admission
Exhibition Tours
Adventures in Modern Art: The Charles K. Williams II Collection
Discover the exhibition
Adventures in Modern Art: The Charles K. Williams II Collection
.
Friday, July 17
Starts at 11:00 a.m.
Free after Museum admission
Daily Tours
Introduction to the Collections
Perfect for the first-time visitor, this tour provides an overview of some of the Museum's most renowned treasures in a variety of mediums.
Starts at 12:00 p.m.
Free after Museum admission
Collection Tours
Art Spins a Tale
Explore objects from the fourteenth to the nineteenth century, feasting your eyes on wonderful works of art as you hear the fascinating tales associated with them.
Starts at 2:00 p.m.
Free after Museum admission
Daily Tours
Introduction to the Collections
Perfect for the first-time visitor, this tour provides an overview of some of the Museum's most renowned treasures in a variety of mediums.
Starts at 3:00 p.m.
Free after Museum admission
Exhibition Tours
The Art of Japanese Craft: 1875 to the Present
Discover the marvelous objects on view in the exhibition
The Art of Japanese Craft: 1875 to the Present
.
5:00 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.
Free after Museum admission
Art After 5
Monkadelphia
This Philadelphia-based quintet is dedicated to the music of the great Thelonious Monk, celebrating his imagination and swing with their own personal spin.
Starts at 5:30 p.m.
Reservations required
Patrons
Patrons
Patron's Behind-the-Scenes Tours
Patron level Members
are invited to join us in exploration as we tour through the Museum’s below ground corridors and climb to its pediment rooftops while discovering the rich history of this vast building. Learn about the Museum’s historic design and architectural planning and visit areas inaccessible to the public. Walking shoes are recommended. Space is extremely limited; reservations are required. To upgrade your membership or R.S.V.P. for this exclusive annual event please call 215-684-7845 before June 19.
Starts at 6:00 p.m.
Free after Museum admission
Art After 5 Tours
1850 to Modern
Explore works of art from 1850 through the Modern age.
Starts at 6:30 p.m.
Free after Museum admission
Art After 5 Tours
La Belle Epoque: Paris from 1885–1915
Discover elegant and opulent works of art created in turn-of-the-century Paris.
Starts at 7:00 p.m.
Free after Museum admission
Art After 5 Tours
20th-Century Art
Get to know works of art from the twentieth century, from the very first modern paintings through the movements of Cubism, Fauvism, Pop, and Contemporary.
Saturday, July 18
Starts at 11:00 a.m.
Free after Museum admission
Daily Tours
Introduction to the Collections
Perfect for the first-time visitor, this tour provides an overview of some of the Museum's most renowned treasures in a variety of mediums.
Starts at 1:00 p.m.
Free after Museum admission
Exhibition Tours
Adventures in Modern Art: The Charles K. Williams II Collection
Discover the exhibition
Adventures in Modern Art: The Charles K. Williams II Collection
.
Starts at 2:00 p.m.
Free after Museum admission
Daily Tours
Introduction to the Collections
Perfect for the first-time visitor, this tour provides an overview of some of the Museum's most renowned treasures in a variety of mediums.
Starts at 3:00 p.m.
Free after Museum admission
Exhibition Tours
Adventures in Modern Art: The Charles K. Williams II Collection
Discover the exhibition
Adventures in Modern Art: The Charles K. Williams II Collection
.
Sunday, July 19
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Free after Museum admission
Family Programs
Summer Family Studio
Every Sunday in June, July, and August, the Museum’s art studios turn into a fun family destination. Families can create magnificent works of art, play a game, solve a puzzle, and explore the world of art through children’s books. Each month highlights a different part of the Museum’s collections: modern and contemporary art in June, American art in July, and Asian art in August. No tickets are required for this free, drop-in program. Space is limited to thirty children at any given time.
Learn More >>
Starts at 11:00 a.m.
Free after Museum admission
Daily Tours
Introduction to the Collections
Perfect for the first-time visitor, this tour provides an overview of some of the Museum's most renowned treasures in a variety of mediums.
Starts at 1:00 p.m.
Free after Museum admission
Exhibition Tours
Adventures in Modern Art: The Charles K. Williams II Collection
Discover the exhibition
Adventures in Modern Art: The Charles K. Williams II Collection
.
Starts at 2:00 p.m.
Free after Museum admission
Daily Tours
Introduction to the Collections
Perfect for the first-time visitor, this tour provides an overview of some of the Museum's most renowned treasures in a variety of mediums.
Starts at 3:00 p.m.
Free after Museum admission
Exhibition Tours
Adventures in Modern Art: The Charles K. Williams II Collection
Discover the exhibition
Adventures in Modern Art: The Charles K. Williams II Collection
.
Monday, July 20
8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Paid tickets required
Teacher Workshops
VAST: Visual Arts as Sources for Teaching
Course One: Picturing America
July 6–10, 2009, 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Course Two: Adventures in Modern Art
July 20–24, 2009, 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
30 NJ or PA hours, or 2 graduate credits from The University of the Arts (for an additional fee of $600)
Online reservations available soon
Week One: $200 Members, $250 Nonmembers
Week Two: $200 Members, $250 Nonmembers
Both Weeks: $300 Members, $400 Nonmembers
Each summer the Philadelphia Museum of Art’s Division of Education offers teachers of grades K–12 of all subject areas the chance to renew their spirit of inquiry as they immerse themselves in the Museum’s collections and explore the special nature of art and its use as a resource in their classrooms. This summer the Museum will offer two one-week courses that explore the visual arts as sources for teaching. Take one course—or both—as your schedule permits. Each 30-hour course is available for PA and NJ professional development hours or 2 graduate credits (for an additional fee of $600).
Learn More >>
Tuesday, July 21
8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Paid tickets required
Teacher Workshops
VAST: Visual Arts as Sources for Teaching
Course One: Picturing America
July 6–10, 2009, 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Course Two: Adventures in Modern Art
July 20–24, 2009, 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
30 NJ or PA hours, or 2 graduate credits from The University of the Arts (for an additional fee of $600)
Online reservations available soon
Week One: $200 Members, $250 Nonmembers
Week Two: $200 Members, $250 Nonmembers
Both Weeks: $300 Members, $400 Nonmembers
Each summer the Philadelphia Museum of Art’s Division of Education offers teachers of grades K–12 of all subject areas the chance to renew their spirit of inquiry as they immerse themselves in the Museum’s collections and explore the special nature of art and its use as a resource in their classrooms. This summer the Museum will offer two one-week courses that explore the visual arts as sources for teaching. Take one course—or both—as your schedule permits. Each 30-hour course is available for PA and NJ professional development hours or 2 graduate credits (for an additional fee of $600).
Learn More >>
Starts at 11:00 a.m.
Free after Museum admission
Daily Tours
Introduction to the Collections
Perfect for the first-time visitor, this tour provides an overview of some of the Museum's most renowned treasures in a variety of mediums.
Starts at 12:00 p.m.
Free after Museum admission
Collection Tours
Religion in Art
Discover the numerous roles religion can play in art.
Starts at 1:00 p.m.
Free after Museum admission
Exhibition Tours
Adventures in Modern Art: The Charles K. Williams II Collection
Discover the exhibition
Adventures in Modern Art: The Charles K. Williams II Collection
.
Starts at 2:00 p.m.
Free after Museum admission
Daily Tours
Introduction to the Collections
Perfect for the first-time visitor, this tour provides an overview of some of the Museum's most renowned treasures in a variety of mediums.
Starts at 3:00 p.m.
Free after Museum admission
Exhibition Tours
Adventures in Modern Art: The Charles K. Williams II Collection
Discover the exhibition
Adventures in Modern Art: The Charles K. Williams II Collection
.
Wednesday, July 22
8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Paid tickets required
Teacher Workshops
VAST: Visual Arts as Sources for Teaching
Course One: Picturing America
July 6–10, 2009, 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Course Two: Adventures in Modern Art
July 20–24, 2009, 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
30 NJ or PA hours, or 2 graduate credits from The University of the Arts (for an additional fee of $600)
Online reservations available soon
Week One: $200 Members, $250 Nonmembers
Week Two: $200 Members, $250 Nonmembers
Both Weeks: $300 Members, $400 Nonmembers
Each summer the Philadelphia Museum of Art’s Division of Education offers teachers of grades K–12 of all subject areas the chance to renew their spirit of inquiry as they immerse themselves in the Museum’s collections and explore the special nature of art and its use as a resource in their classrooms. This summer the Museum will offer two one-week courses that explore the visual arts as sources for teaching. Take one course—or both—as your schedule permits. Each 30-hour course is available for PA and NJ professional development hours or 2 graduate credits (for an additional fee of $600).
Learn More >>
Starts at 11:00 a.m.
Free after Museum admission
Daily Tours
Introduction to the Collections
Perfect for the first-time visitor, this tour provides an overview of some of the Museum's most renowned treasures in a variety of mediums.
Starts at 12:00 p.m.
Free after Museum admission
Collection Tours
Too Scandalous!
Explore beautiful works of art that were once considered scandalous.
Starts at 1:00 p.m.
Free after Museum admission
Exhibition Tours
Adventures in Modern Art: The Charles K. Williams II Collection
Discover the exhibition
Adventures in Modern Art: The Charles K. Williams II Collection
.
Starts at 2:00 p.m.
Free after Museum admission
Daily Tours
Introduction to the Collections
Perfect for the first-time visitor, this tour provides an overview of some of the Museum's most renowned treasures in a variety of mediums.
Starts at 2:15 p.m.
Reservations required
Membership Required
Members-Only
Members Tour -
Adventures in Modern Art: The Charles K. Williams II Collection
Space is limited, and reservations are required.
Drawn from the personal collection of Charles K. Williams II, this exhibition includes approximately one hundred paintings, sculptures, watercolors, and drawings from the early decades of the twentieth century. This important collection representing most of the major American artists and movements of the modern period, as well as several works by European masters is marked by the use of brilliant colors, strong compositional designs, and eccentric images, with an emphasis upon several artists, among them Joseph Stella, Oscar Bluemner, Charles Demuth and Arthur Dove. Tours meet at the West Entrance.
Starts at 3:00 p.m.
Free after Museum admission
Exhibition Tours
Adventures in Modern Art: The Charles K. Williams II Collection
Discover the exhibition
Adventures in Modern Art: The Charles K. Williams II Collection
.
Thursday, July 23
8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Paid tickets required
Teacher Workshops
VAST: Visual Arts as Sources for Teaching
Course One: Picturing America
July 6–10, 2009, 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Course Two: Adventures in Modern Art
July 20–24, 2009, 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
30 NJ or PA hours, or 2 graduate credits from The University of the Arts (for an additional fee of $600)
Online reservations available soon
Week One: $200 Members, $250 Nonmembers
Week Two: $200 Members, $250 Nonmembers
Both Weeks: $300 Members, $400 Nonmembers
Each summer the Philadelphia Museum of Art’s Division of Education offers teachers of grades K–12 of all subject areas the chance to renew their spirit of inquiry as they immerse themselves in the Museum’s collections and explore the special nature of art and its use as a resource in their classrooms. This summer the Museum will offer two one-week courses that explore the visual arts as sources for teaching. Take one course—or both—as your schedule permits. Each 30-hour course is available for PA and NJ professional development hours or 2 graduate credits (for an additional fee of $600).
Learn More >>
Starts at 11:00 a.m.
Free after Museum admission
Daily Tours
Introduction to the Collections
Perfect for the first-time visitor, this tour provides an overview of some of the Museum's most renowned treasures in a variety of mediums.
Starts at 1:00 p.m.
Free after Museum admission
Exhibition Tours
Adventures in Modern Art: The Charles K. Williams II Collection
Discover the exhibition
Adventures in Modern Art: The Charles K. Williams II Collection
.
Starts at 2:00 p.m.
Free after Museum admission
Daily Tours
Introduction to the Collections
Perfect for the first-time visitor, this tour provides an overview of some of the Museum's most renowned treasures in a variety of mediums.
Starts at 3:00 p.m.
Free after Museum admission
Exhibition Tours
Adventures in Modern Art: The Charles K. Williams II Collection
Discover the exhibition
Adventures in Modern Art: The Charles K. Williams II Collection
.
Friday, July 24
8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Paid tickets required
Teacher Workshops
VAST: Visual Arts as Sources for Teaching
Course One: Picturing America
July 6–10, 2009, 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Course Two: Adventures in Modern Art
July 20–24, 2009, 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
30 NJ or PA hours, or 2 graduate credits from The University of the Arts (for an additional fee of $600)
Online reservations available soon
Week One: $200 Members, $250 Nonmembers
Week Two: $200 Members, $250 Nonmembers
Both Weeks: $300 Members, $400 Nonmembers
Each summer the Philadelphia Museum of Art’s Division of Education offers teachers of grades K–12 of all subject areas the chance to renew their spirit of inquiry as they immerse themselves in the Museum’s collections and explore the special nature of art and its use as a resource in their classrooms. This summer the Museum will offer two one-week courses that explore the visual arts as sources for teaching. Take one course—or both—as your schedule permits. Each 30-hour course is available for PA and NJ professional development hours or 2 graduate credits (for an additional fee of $600).
Learn More >>
Starts at 11:00 a.m.
Free after Museum admission
Daily Tours
Introduction to the Collections
Perfect for the first-time visitor, this tour provides an overview of some of the Museum's most renowned treasures in a variety of mediums.
Starts at 12:00 p.m.
Free after Museum admission
Collection Tours
Eastward Ho: Asian Delights
Explore the Museum's extensive collection of Asian art, including treasures from Japan, China, and Korea.
Starts at 2:00 p.m.
Free after Museum admission
Daily Tours
Introduction to the Collections
Perfect for the first-time visitor, this tour provides an overview of some of the Museum's most renowned treasures in a variety of mediums.
Starts at 2:15 p.m.
Reservations required
Membership Required
Members-Only
Members Tour -
Adventures in Modern Art: The Charles K. Williams II Collection
Space is limited, and reservations are required.
Drawn from the personal collection of Charles K. Williams II, this exhibition includes approximately one hundred paintings, sculptures, watercolors, and drawings from the early decades of the twentieth century. This important collection representing most of the major American artists and movements of the modern period, as well as several works by European masters is marked by the use of brilliant colors, strong compositional designs, and eccentric images, with an emphasis upon several artists, among them Joseph Stella, Oscar Bluemner, Charles Demuth and Arthur Dove. Tours meet at the West Entrance.
Starts at 3:00 p.m.
Free after Museum admission
Exhibition Tours
The Art of Japanese Craft: 1875 to the Present
Discover the marvelous objects on view in the exhibition
The Art of Japanese Craft: 1875 to the Present
.
Starts at 6:00 p.m.
Free after Museum admission
Art After 5 Tours
19th Century Art
Discover a variety of styles and techniques in the Museum's superb collection of nineteenth-century art.
Starts at 6:30 p.m.
Free after Museum admission
Art After 5 Tours
Contemporary Art
Take a look at the Museum's collection of art created by living artists.
Saturday, July 25
Starts at 11:00 a.m.
Free after Museum admission
Daily Tours
Introduction to the Collections
Perfect for the first-time visitor, this tour provides an overview of some of the Museum's most renowned treasures in a variety of mediums.
Starts at 1:00 p.m.
Free after Museum admission
Exhibition Tours
Adventures in Modern Art: The Charles K. Williams II Collection
Discover the exhibition
Adventures in Modern Art: The Charles K. Williams II Collection
.
Starts at 2:00 p.m.
Free after Museum admission
Daily Tours
Introduction to the Collections
Perfect for the first-time visitor, this tour provides an overview of some of the Museum's most renowned treasures in a variety of mediums.
Starts at 3:00 p.m.
Free after Museum admission
Exhibition Tours
Adventures in Modern Art: The Charles K. Williams II Collection
Discover the exhibition
Adventures in Modern Art: The Charles K. Williams II Collection
.
Sunday, July 26
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Free after Museum admission
Family Programs
Summer Family Studio
Every Sunday in June, July, and August, the Museum’s art studios turn into a fun family destination. Families can create magnificent works of art, play a game, solve a puzzle, and explore the world of art through children’s books. Each month highlights a different part of the Museum’s collections: modern and contemporary art in June, American art in July, and Asian art in August. No tickets are required for this free, drop-in program. Space is limited to thirty children at any given time.
Learn More >>
10:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Free tickets required after Museum admission
Family Programs
Early Bird Read and Look (ages 3–5)
Henry Hikes to Fitchburg
Preschoolers and their parents enjoy picture books and craft projects presented in the Museum galleries.
Learn More >>
Starts at 11:30 a.m.
Free tickets required after Museum admission
Family Programs
Family Gallery Tour (ages 6–10)
American Furniture
Children ages 6–10 and their parents are led on a gallery tour to explore themes and discover works of art.
Learn More >>
12:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Free after Museum admission
Family Programs
Drawing Together (all ages)
All family members are welcome to try their drawing skills in the Museum galleries. An artist is on hand to provide materials and encouragement.
Learn More >>
Starts at 12:30 p.m.
Free after Museum admission
Foreign Language Tours
French Language Tour
Meet at the West Information Desk.
Please note: Tours are subject to change.
Foreign language tours may focus on particular aspects of the collections, such as an artist, a period, a region, or a genre, or offer a general overview of the entire Museum.
Starts at 1:00 p.m.
Free after Museum admission
Exhibition Tours
Adventures in Modern Art: The Charles K. Williams II Collection
Discover the exhibition
Adventures in Modern Art: The Charles K. Williams II Collection
.
Starts at 1:30 p.m.
Free tickets required after Museum admission
Family Programs
Family Gallery Tour (ages 6–10)
American Furniture
Children ages 6–10 and their parents are led on a gallery tour to explore themes and discover works of art.
Learn More >>
Starts at 3:00 p.m.
Free after Museum admission
Exhibition Tours
Adventures in Modern Art: The Charles K. Williams II Collection
Discover the exhibition
Adventures in Modern Art: The Charles K. Williams II Collection
.
Tuesday, July 28
Starts at 10:15 a.m.
Reservations required
Membership Required
Members-Only
Members Tour -
Adventures in Modern Art: The Charles K. Williams II Collection
Space is limited, and reservations are required.
Drawn from the personal collection of Charles K. Williams II, this exhibition includes approximately one hundred paintings, sculptures, watercolors, and drawings from the early decades of the twentieth century. This important collection representing most of the major American artists and movements of the modern period, as well as several works by European masters is marked by the use of brilliant colors, strong compositional designs, and eccentric images, with an emphasis upon several artists, among them Joseph Stella, Oscar Bluemner, Charles Demuth and Arthur Dove. Tours meet at the West Entrance.
Starts at 1:00 p.m.
Free after Museum admission
Exhibition Tours
Adventures in Modern Art: The Charles K. Williams II Collection
Discover the exhibition
Adventures in Modern Art: The Charles K. Williams II Collection
.
Starts at 3:00 p.m.
Free after Museum admission
Exhibition Tours
Adventures in Modern Art: The Charles K. Williams II Collection
Discover the exhibition
Adventures in Modern Art: The Charles K. Williams II Collection
.
Wednesday, July 29
Starts at 12:00 p.m.
Free after Museum admission
Collection Tours
French Period Rooms
From a mirrored grand salon to a gilded room from a Parisian town house, the Museum's French period rooms are opulent and dazzling. Step inside and experience the furniture, sculpture, textiles, and decorative arts of bygone eras.
Starts at 1:00 p.m.
Free after Museum admission
Exhibition Tours
Adventures in Modern Art: The Charles K. Williams II Collection
Discover the exhibition
Adventures in Modern Art: The Charles K. Williams II Collection
.
Starts at 3:00 p.m.
Free after Museum admission
Exhibition Tours
Adventures in Modern Art: The Charles K. Williams II Collection
Discover the exhibition
Adventures in Modern Art: The Charles K. Williams II Collection
.
Thursday, July 30
Starts at 10:15 a.m.
Reservations required
Membership Required
Members-Only
Members Tour -
Adventures in Modern Art: The Charles K. Williams II Collection
Space is limited, and reservations are required.
Drawn from the personal collection of Charles K. Williams II, this exhibition includes approximately one hundred paintings, sculptures, watercolors, and drawings from the early decades of the twentieth century. This important collection representing most of the major American artists and movements of the modern period, as well as several works by European masters is marked by the use of brilliant colors, strong compositional designs, and eccentric images, with an emphasis upon several artists, among them Joseph Stella, Oscar Bluemner, Charles Demuth and Arthur Dove. Tours meet at the West Entrance.
Starts at 12:00 p.m.
Free after Museum admission
Collection Tours
American Glass
Discover the history of glass and explore objects in the American art galleries.
Starts at 1:00 p.m.
Free after Museum admission
Exhibition Tours
Adventures in Modern Art: The Charles K. Williams II Collection
Discover the exhibition
Adventures in Modern Art: The Charles K. Williams II Collection
.
Starts at 3:00 p.m.
Free after Museum admission
Exhibition Tours
Adventures in Modern Art: The Charles K. Williams II Collection
Discover the exhibition
Adventures in Modern Art: The Charles K. Williams II Collection
.
Friday, July 31
Starts at 12:00 p.m.
Free after Museum admission
Collection Tours
The Art and Soul of China
Explore themes, styles, and techniques in the Museum's collection of Chinese art.
Starts at 3:00 p.m.
Free after Museum admission
Exhibition Tours
The Art of Japanese Craft: 1875 to the Present
Discover the marvelous objects on view in the exhibition
The Art of Japanese Craft: 1875 to the Present
.
5:00 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.
Free after Museum admission
Art After 5
Larry McKenna
Philadelphia tenor saxophone legend Larry McKenna showcases his exemplary saxophone skills with unique interpretations of classic standards.
Starts at 6:00 p.m.
Free after Museum admission
Art After 5 Tours
The Road to Flatness
From Salon painting to Impressionism, Cubism, Surrealism, Abstract Expressionism, and beyond, explore the way painting in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries has evolved toward a flatter aesthetic.
Starts at 6:30 p.m.
Free after Museum admission
Art After 5 Tours
La Belle Epoque: Paris from 1885–1915
Discover elegant and opulent works of art created in turn-of-the-century Paris.
Starts at 7:00 p.m.
Free after Museum admission
Art After 5 Tours
19th Century Art
Discover a variety of styles and techniques in the Museum's superb collection of nineteenth-century art.