You need 3 - 5 hours to see.
When it's free: The Barnes offers free admission on first Sundays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. to the entire collection, as well as family activities and performances.
Get free admission with memberships you already haveSome museums offer discounted or free admission year round. If you have a Bank of America or Merrill Lynch card, you can get a free general admission ticket to museums around the US on the first full weekend of the month.
Get discounted admission to 30+ destinations with a PA food stamps card!
- Pennsylvania Military Museum – $2 per person.
- Glencairn Museum – FREE or $2 per person.
- Susquehanna Art Museum – $3 or less per person.
- Bucks County Children's Museum – $2 per person.
- Joseph Priestley House – $2 per person.
Masks are required indoors for all, and encouraged outdoors for unvaccinated visitors. Learn more.
Gallery capacity has been increased.
We offer free general admission for:
| Children (17 and under) | Free |
|---|
| Adults | $18 |
| Seniors (65+ with ID) | $14 |
| Students (18+ with ID) | $14 |
How old is the Philadelphia Art Museum?
Opening hoursThe museum is open Tuesday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6.30 p.m. Last entry is at 5.45 p.m. The Musée Rodin is closed on January 1, May 1 and December 25.
It is open every day of the week from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and admission is $18 for adults and $13 for children ages 6 to 17. On Mondays and Tuesdays, tickets are discounted by $2 for walk-up purchases only.
Philadelphia Museums That Are Now Open
- Independence National Historical Park. Independence Hall.
- Benjamin Franklin Museum. The exterior of the Benjamin Franklin Museum in Franklin Court.
- Philadelphia Museum of Art.
- Betsy Ross House.
- Adventure Aquarium.
- The Franklin Institute.
- Carpenters' Hall.
- Academy of Natural Sciences.
Things to do in Philadelphia
- Historic Philadelphia. No city in the country comes close to Philly when it comes to Revolution-era history.
- Reading Terminal.
- Cherry Street Pier and Race Street Pier.
- Spruce Street Harbor Park and Blue Cross RiverRink.
- Barnes Foundation.
- Schuylkill River Trail.
- Benjamin Franklin Parkway.
- LOVE Park.
That means Philly restaurants, shops, museums, attractions, hotels and more are open, so long as they follow the City of Philadelphia's guidelines.
Although the main tourist areas of Philadelphia like Center City are generally safe, frequent travelers say other parts of the city (like South, North or West Philly) can be very dangerous. Use common sense during your stay: Keep your valuables near you (and preferably hidden from view) at all times.
Top Free Things to Do in Philadelphia
- The Liberty Bell Center.
- Independence Hall.
- The Rocky Statue and the Rocky Steps.
- LOVE Sculpture.
- Valley Forge National Historical Park.
- Spruce Street Harbor Park.
- Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest and Winterfest.
- Once Upon a Nation Storytelling Benches.
Just make sure it's not a 'Passenger Loading Zone'.
Free Parking Holidays:
Philly has
free parking days! Here they are.
Rules for free parking in Philadelphia:
| Parking Holiday | Date |
|---|
| Labor Day | First Monday in September |
| Thanksgiving | Fourth Thursday of November |
| Christmas Day | December 25 |
After filming was complete, a debate arose between the Art Museum and Philadelphia's Art Commission over the meaning of "art". City officials, who argued that the Rocky statue was not "art" but a "movie prop", eventually moved it to the front of the Philadelphia Spectrum.
We are Philadelphia's art museum. A world-renowned collection. A landmark building. We bring the arts to life, inspiring visitors—through scholarly study and creative play—to discover the spirit of imagination that lies in everyone.
A wide variety of events are permitted, including:Wedding ceremonies at the Anne d'Harnoncourt Sculpture Garden, on the East Terrace of the Museum, at the Rodin Museum and at the Ruth and Raymond G. Perelman Building.
The closest stations to Philadelphia Museum Of Art are:
- Spring Garden St & Kelly Dr is 334 yards away, 5 min walk.
- Pennsylvania Av & 24th St is 430 yards away, 6 min walk.
- Art Museum Dr & Kelly Dr 3 - 1 Mbns is 479 yards away, 6 min walk.
- Fairmount Av & 25th St is 594 yards away, 8 min walk.
PHL will remain open for those who can travel.PHL supports the Commonwealth's efforts to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, but airport staff will not screen passengers for test results or request quarantine attestation upon arrival.
Philadelphia entered a modified, restricted green phase of reopening on Friday, July 3, 2020. Philadelphia will still restrict some activities that are allowed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and we'll have stricter guidance for some of the newly reopened activities.
25 Best Things to Do in Baltimore, Maryland
- The Walters Art Museum. © The Walters Art Museum.
- The Maryland Zoo. © Courtesy of barry barretta - Fotolia.com.
- National Aquarium.
- Maryland Science Center.
- B&O Railroad Museum.
- Fort McHenry National Monument.
- Baltimore Museum of Art.
- Historic Ships in Baltimore.
- Lounge in a hammock at Spruce Street Harbor Park.
- Snack atop a floating barge at Spruce Street Harbor Park.
- Go rollin' near the river at Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest.
- Chow down on a late-night cheesesteak at Sonny's Famous Steaks.
- Eat, drink and people-watch in the district.
- Watch free movies by moonlight.
