The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
The Academy was founded in 1805, and is the nation's first art museum and school of fine arts. The museum houses such works by such highly noted American artists, as well as works by Academy alumni and faculty.
Impressive acquisitions to include art work by Benjamin West, a native Pennsylvanian and president of the Royal Academy in London. The museum also offers a huge collection of work by contemporary American artists like Liechtenstein, Bartlett, Stella, Diebenkorn and Katz. A recent gift of art by Harnett, Twachtman, Hassam, Prendergast, Cassatt, Nadelman, Hartley, O'Keefe, Dove and Marsh. Nine of the works are now on permanent display in the newly named "Vivian O. and Meyer P. Potamkin Gallery."
It's mission is to be one of service to Philadelphia, the Delaware Valley, the Nation, and the international community, and to be one of leadership in the setting of standards for education in the visual arts through both its School and Museum Programs.
During The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 200 years of history it probably has educated more major artists than any other American
school of fine arts.
The School offers a Certificate program, a Master of Fine Arts degree program, a coordinated Baccalaureate of Fine Arts degree program in conjunction with the University of Pennsylvania, and a Post-Baccalaureate program in painting, printmaking and sculpture.
The Academy's beautiful is an excellent place to hold weddings, and parties. There is a special events coordinator to assist you with
your entertaining needs.
Helpful information for the visitor:
Admission:
Admission, through Sept. 4: Adults: $7 Seniors (62+): $6
Students (with valid ID): $6 Youth ages 5 - 18: $5
Members and children under 5: Free
Admission to Morris Gallery exhibitions, located in the historic landmark building, is free.
Admission, Oct. 1, 2005 - Jan. 8, 2006: Adults: $15 Seniors (62+): $12
Students (with valid ID): $12 Youth ages 5 - 18: $10
Members and children under 5: Free
Museum Tours:
Tours are given at 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. on weekdays, and 12 and 1 p.m. on weekends. Tours are free with admission.
Hours:
Tuesday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Closed Mondays and legal holidays.
The Academy was founded in 1805, and is the nation's first art museum and school of fine arts. The museum houses such works by such highly noted American artists, as well as works by Academy alumni and faculty.
Impressive acquisitions to include art work by Benjamin West, a native Pennsylvanian and president of the Royal Academy in London. The museum also offers a huge collection of work by contemporary American artists like Liechtenstein, Bartlett, Stella, Diebenkorn and Katz. A recent gift of art by Harnett, Twachtman, Hassam, Prendergast, Cassatt, Nadelman, Hartley, O'Keefe, Dove and Marsh. Nine of the works are now on permanent display in the newly named "Vivian O. and Meyer P. Potamkin Gallery."
It's mission is to be one of service to Philadelphia, the Delaware Valley, the Nation, and the international community, and to be one of leadership in the setting of standards for education in the visual arts through both its School and Museum Programs.
During The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 200 years of history it probably has educated more major artists than any other American
school of fine arts.
The School offers a Certificate program, a Master of Fine Arts degree program, a coordinated Baccalaureate of Fine Arts degree program in conjunction with the University of Pennsylvania, and a Post-Baccalaureate program in painting, printmaking and sculpture.
The Academy's beautiful is an excellent place to hold weddings, and parties. There is a special events coordinator to assist you with
your entertaining needs.
Helpful information for the visitor:
Admission:
Admission, through Sept. 4: Adults: $7 Seniors (62+): $6
Students (with valid ID): $6 Youth ages 5 - 18: $5
Members and children under 5: Free
Admission to Morris Gallery exhibitions, located in the historic landmark building, is free.
Admission, Oct. 1, 2005 - Jan. 8, 2006: Adults: $15 Seniors (62+): $12
Students (with valid ID): $12 Youth ages 5 - 18: $10
Members and children under 5: Free
Museum Tours:
Tours are given at 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. on weekdays, and 12 and 1 p.m. on weekends. Tours are free with admission.
Hours:
Tuesday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Closed Mondays and legal holidays.
