Philadelphia Museum of Art
Art museum · East Park
2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA 19130
Highlights
Majestic space with famed entry staircase, Renaissance classics
Majestic space with famed entry staircase, Renaissance classics
"As an example from Michelin's Green Guide, the museum was given a three-star ranking, cited when discussing the separate Green Guide that rates city attractions on a one- to three-star scale." - Melissa McCart
"Climb the museum's iconic front steps—made famous by the movie Rocky—for a classic photo moment and sweeping views of the fall foliage along the nearby cultural boulevard; the steps are a popular vantage point for taking in the city's tree-lined scenery." - Regan Stephens Regan Stephens Regan Stephens is an award-winning freelance writer living in Philadelphia. She covers travel, food, and culture for outlets like Food & Wine, Travel + Leisure, People, and Fortune. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Classic, grand, and impressive, the Philadelphia Museum of Art is a cultural institution. It is Philadelphia's answer to the Louvre, and houses one of the country's finest collections of art and sculpture. Tourists, locals, the stroller set…the gang's all here and they're all taking in the art at their own pace. Some skip entire galleries based on interests, while others read every placard. It's a choose your own adventure kind of place. And if all of this culture makes you hungry, you're in luck. The Cafe is bright and welcoming and features a variety of tasty sandwiches, soups, pizzas, and more. Prefer to cool your heels in a more formal setting? The Stir is an elegant spot designed by Frank Gehry that's perfect for lingering and lunching." - Alex Van Buren, Andrea Whittle, Devra Ferst
"Classic, grand, and impressive, the Philadelphia Museum of Art is a cultural institution. It is Philadelphia's answer to the Louvre, and houses one of the country's finest collections of art and sculpture. Tourists, locals, the stroller set…the gang's all here and they're all taking in the art at their own pace. Some skip entire galleries based on interests, while others read every placard. It's a choose your own adventure kind of place. And if all of this culture makes you hungry, you're in luck. The Cafe is bright and welcoming and features a variety of tasty sandwiches, soups, pizzas, and more. Prefer to cool your heels in a more formal setting? The Stir is an elegant spot designed by Frank Gehry that's perfect for lingering and lunching." - Nancy DePalma
"Even if you’ve never been to Philadelphia, you’ve probably seen the art museum (that’s all you have to say, everyone will know which one you mean). It’s famous in pop culture for the Rocky steps, but the cultural powerhouse is much more than that. Originally created for the 1976 Bicentennial celebration, it has grown over the years to include 240,000 art pieces. There’s a little of everything inside: ancient Egyptian and pre-Columbian art, traditional Asian and European designs, and works by artists like Picasso and Salvador Dali. Admission is $20 for adults, and the first Sunday of every month is free from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, as well as Wednesdays from 5:00 PM to 8:45 PM. There’s also a Rocky statue in the front to pose by, if running up the stairs is all that’s on your itinerary." - MATADOR_NETWORK
