Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
The first art school and museum in the United States, founded in 1805. Its Gothic Revival building houses American art.
The main building was designed by Frank Furness. Its staircase hall is richly painted, and the collection includes works by Sargent, Homer, Eakins, and other American painters. Admission is about US$15–20, and the museum is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. It sits right beside City Hall and the convention center, and can be paired with a visit to the Reading Terminal Market.
Opening hours
Wed–Sun 10:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- LOVE Park
- Philadelphia City Hall
- Reading Terminal Market
- Rittenhouse Square
- The Franklin Institute
- Barnes Foundation
- Rodin Museum
- Mütter Museum