Through the rare combination of our spectacular galleries, our internationally known school of fine arts, and our public programs, PAFA strives to provide students and visitors alike with a unique and thrilling experience. Highlights include:
Founded in 1805, PAFA is the nation's first art museum and school of fine arts. Over the past two centuries, PAFA has assembled what scholars and collectors describe as one of the three finest collections of American art in the world, from colonial masters like John Singleton Copley and Benjamin West to major contemporary artists such as Red Grooms and Faith Ringgold.
As one of the world's most distinguished school of fine arts, PAFA combines the traditional with the contemporary. The Academy's faculty of working artists trains the painters, sculptors, and printmakers of tomorrow.
Few museums are housed in their own work of art, but PAFA’s Historic Landmark Building is considered one of America’s finest surviving examples of Victorian Gothic architecture. Opened in 1876, this Victorian treasure was designed by the illustrious Philadelphia firm of Frank Furness and George Hewitt. The soaring contemporary Samuel M.V. Hamilton Building was purchased in 2002 and opened its doors as part of PAFA’s campus in 2005, commemorating the Academy’s 200th anniversary.
Lectures, Gallery Talks, Seminars, Artmaking workshops, community programs, Clubs/Membership Organizations, continuing education classes,and Facility Rental/Weddings
Art Classes/Workshops, Special exhibit-related workshops, Performances (including Video, Film, Dance, Theater, Storytelling), Summer Art Camp, and After-School programs.
Guided Tours, Advanced Curriculum for Educators, Summer Academy for High School Students, After-School Studio Art Program for High School Students Continuing Education Classes, Saturday Classes, Education (k-12, university), School Group Tours, and Teacher classroom materials and curriculum/lesson plans
Admission to the Permanent Collection:
Admission to Special Exhibitions (includes the Permanent Collection):
The Morris Gallery exhibitions and the ground floor of the Historic Landmark Building are free.
Daily Docent-led Museum Tours, School Campus Tour by reservation, Adult and School Group Tours by reservation.
Academy Café located in the Historic Landmark Building features caterer Jimmy Duffy and Sons serving breakfast, lunch and an afternoon snack.
Portfolio offers a selection of jewelry, gifts, cards, books, and accessories including merchandise produced specifically for PAFA that is unavailable elsewhere in Philadelphia. Selected items are also available online.
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www.pafa.org
215-972-7600
118 North Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19102
Museum Tue. – Sat. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sun. 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Closed Mondays and legal holidays
School Mon. – Fri. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Metered street parking or discounted visitor parking at the Parkway Corporation Garage at the southwest corner of Broad and Race and at their outdoor lot at the northeast corner of 15th and Cherry Streets.
Walking distance from Septa Suburban Station and stops on the Market/Frankford and Broad Street subway lines.
An accessible entrance to the Museum is located at Cherry and Burns Street. The Burns Street elevator provides access to the Gallery Floor. Visitors can access this entrance by pushing the call button at the bottom of the front stairs of the Museum, or at the corner of Cherry and Burns; security staff will meet the caller.
Wheelchairs are available free of charge, on a first-come, first-served basis. The gallery floor is accessible by elevator, and restrooms are accessible.
Guided tours are available for people with physical or mental disabilities upon request.
Sign-language interpreters are available for all programs with prior arrangements.
Listening enhancement systems are available upon request. For information, call 215-972-2069 (VOICE); 215-972-6198 (TDD).
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