The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts has been part of Philadelphia's artistic life since 1805. Its museum and educational work connect historic American art with changing approaches to making and understanding art.
Plan your visit
Check which exhibitions and buildings are included in your visit instead of assuming every gallery is open. PAFA fits naturally into a Center City art itinerary with City Hall and the museums along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.
Official Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts website and visitor information
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