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Statement of Purpose:

The Philadelphia Museum of Art, founded in 1876, is unique among American museums in its integrated presentation of a full range of both fine and applied arts from Asia, Europe, and the U.S.

The Philadelphia Museum of Art is among the largest museums in the United states, with more than 200 galleries showcasing over 2,000 years of exceptional human creativity in painting, sculpture, works on paper, photography, decorative arts, textiles, and architectural settings from Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the United States. an exciting addition is the newly renovated and expanded RUTH AND RAYMOND G. PERELMAN BUILDING, which opened its doors in September 2007 with five new exhibition spaces, a soaring sky lit galleria, and a cafe overlooking a landscaped terrace.

Highlights & Collections:

Spanning over 2,000 years, the collections include masterpieces of painting, sculpture, prints, and drawings, as well as a wide range of furniture, silver, glasswork, architectural elements, and entire furnished rooms from historic houses.

• Medieval and Renaissance Art.
• European Art 1500-1800.
• American Art.
• Arts of Asia.
• 19th- and 20th-Century Art.

Exhibits & Special Events:

Visit http://www.gophila.com/packages/ for package details. Call (215) 684-7860 or visit www.philamuseum.org for more information.

Hours, Admission & Directions:

Main Building:

 Perelman Building:

EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT at the Philadelphia Museum of Art 22nd & Benjamin Franklin Parkway

Public Transportation:

• SEPTA - (215)580-7800
  SEPTA (Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority) serves the Philadelphia region with subway-elevated, light rail, trackless trolley, bus routes, and commuter rail lines. Currently SEPTA buses Nos. 7, 32, 38, 43, 48, 76 serve the Museum.
  SEPTA Transit Map (52k)

• PHLASH - (215) 4PHLASH
  The PHLASH Downtown Visitor Shuttle, which circulates through hotel, entertainment, and historic districts in Center City, provides direct service between Center City and the Museum.

• PATCO - travel from southern New Jersey to Center City

• Amtrak - 1-800-USA-RAIL

• Philadelphia Trolley Works - (215) 925-TOUR

• Philadelphia International Airport - (215) 937-6800
• Philadelphia International Airport Map (40k)

• SmarTraveler - Philadelphia area traffic reports

From southern locations: South Jersey, Baltimore, Washington

• Take I-95 North. Exit onto I-676 West. Follow directions from I-676 West (see below).

From northern locations: New York, Connecticut, North Jersey

• Take the New Jersey Turnpike to Exit 4. Go north on route 73 (1 mile) to the cloverleaf that connects you with route 38 West. Take 38 West towards Philadelphia to route 30 West (follow signs for the Benjamin Franklin Bridge). Go over the bridge and follow the signs for I-676 West. Follow directions from I-676 West (see below).

From I-676 West (Vine Street Expressway)

• Take 676 West to the Museum Exit (22nd Street), on the right side. At the end of the ramp, go right onto 22nd Street (one-way) and get into the far left lane. The Benjamin Franklin Parkway is a boulevard with two outside lanes and two inside lanes. Turn left onto the parkway towards the Museum, which will be in front of you on the hill. Go one-quarter of the way around the traffic circle in the right lanes and follow the sign for the Art Museum. After the sign, get in the far left lane and turn left at the first stop light (Art Museum Drive). Follow this up to the West entrance of the Museum, where there is limited parking.

From western locations: Valley Forge, King of Prussia

• Take I-76 East to Philadelphia. Exit at right onto Spring Garden Avenue. At end of exit ramp go left. Continue past the side of the Museum, through the first traffic light, and around Eakins Oval, staying in the far left lane. Turn left at the second traffic light and then bear right. Follow the sign for the Art Museum. After the sign, get in the far left lane and turn left at the first traffic light (Art Museum Drive). Follow this up to the West entrance of the Museum, where there is limited parking.

Parking:

Parking for the Museum is available in Eakins Oval, on the Upper Terrace, in the Azalea Garden, and along Kelly Drive.

See a detailed map of the streets surrounding the Museum.

There is a fee for parking in Eakins Oval and on the Upper Terrace: $5 for up to 6 hours and $10 for any period over 6 hours. Parking fees will be charged at the following times:

• Eakins Oval (7 days a week)
  Thursday through Tuesday, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
  Wednesday, 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
• Upper Terrace Level (Saturday and Sunday only)
  Saturday and Sunday, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
  Public parking at all other times is free.

Key Personnel:

Anne D' Harnoncourt, Director
Sandra Horrocks, Director of Marketing and Public Relations
Gregory Linn, Web Manager

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