The museum’s a big place, and there’s a lot to see. Here are some suggestions for having a memorable visit.
We are undergoing a largescale maintenance project to ensure the preservation of the collection for future visitors. Certain galleries and individual artwork may be off view during your visit.
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Go on a tour of the collection with folks in the know. Guided tours are offered daily and are free with admission. Or explore at your own pace with our self-guided audio tour through your mobile phone, which offers a deeper look at the museum’s greatest hits.
Head to the Great Stair Hall and get a selfie with our gilded beauty, Diana. Give us your best shot by tagging us @philamuseum on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.
See world-famous Impressionist and Post-Impressionist works by Renoir, Monet, Manet, Degas, and Cézanne in our New European Galleries.
Are you a history buff? Then explore our American art collection to learn about Philly’s role in US history and artists like Thomas Eakins.
Swing by our galleries of arms and armor and spot the dragon on a rare horse armor.
Take a peek at “the strangest work of art in any museum” with a visit to Étant donnés by Marcel Duchamp, one of the most influential artists of the twentieth century.
Visit architectural settings from around the world, from a Japanese teahouse and a French medieval cloister to a Philadelphia parlor and a Gilded Age drawing room. No passport needed.
Relax and unwind at our many eateries. Enjoy an elegant meal at our restaurant Stir, or nosh and sip at our cafés.
Discover something unexpected in our latest exhibitions.
Stop by the Rodin Museum to see the finest public collection of Rodin’s sculpture in the US.
Get some fresh air in our Sculpture Garden, which features large-scale works like this Giant Three-Way Plug by Claes Oldenburg.
Advance reservations are strongly recommended. A limited number of timed tickets are available for each half-hour time slot, up to two weeks from the date you make the reservation.
