Philadelphia Museum

The Gunboat Philadelphia is the oldest surviving American fighting vessel. Built in 1776, it was sunk in Lake Champlain during a naval battle with the British in the same year. The Continental…

Popular places to visit — with no admission required When it comes to visiting Philadelphia, many of the city’s most popular attractions can be explored free of charge. For families and budget-conscious…

Ready to play ball, Philadelphia? Now open at the National Museum of American Jewish History, Chasing Dreams: Baseball and Becoming American offers the first large-scale look at the role baseball…

Acquisition of Works of Art Donate Now The Museum’s collections of some 300, objects represent masterpieces of painting, sculpture, decorative arts and architectural settings from Europe, Asia…

The Independence Day holiday in Philadelphia gives rise to more than just barbecues and fireworks. In celebration of July 4th, four museums in Philadelphia will offer free admission as part of…

Overview After nearly 90 years on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, the iconic Philadelphia Museum of Art is about to undergo a major renovation and expansion. Helmed by celebrated architect Frank…

You ve probably heard about starchitect Frank Gehry s $350 million expansion and renovation plan for the Art Museum . You know, the one where they dig into the hill and expand downward to create…