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Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University
ansp.org
215-299-1000
Founded in 1812, the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University
is a world-class natural history museum dedicated to advancing
research, education, and public engagement in biodiversity and
environmental science. Visitors can enjoy four floors of interactive
permanent exhibits, come face-to-face with T. rex and other prehistoric
creatures in Dinosaur Hall, take a stroll in a tropical garden in the live
Butterflies! exhibit, and see animals up close in the Live Animal Center.
Open Monday–Friday 10 am–4:30 pm, Weekends 10 am–5 pm
Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day
Admission $
Association for Public Art
associationforpublicart.org
215-546-7550
For more than a century, the Association for Public Art (aPA, formerly
the Fairmount Park Art Association) has commissioned, placed, and
cared for an imposing collection of public art throughout Philadelphia.
The Benjamin Franklin Parkway is home to many outdoor sculptures,
including historic masterworks by Alexander Stirling Calder and Paul
Manship, and more recent sculptures by renowned artists such as Henry
Moore and Mark di Suvero. You can learn more about Philadelphia’s
public art by phone, web, or mobile app with the aPA’s free interpretive
audio program Museum Without Walls: AUDIO (215-399-9000
or museumwithoutwallsaudio.org).
Barnes Foundation
barnesfoundation.org
215-278-7200
The Barnes houses one of the world’s largest and most important
collections of post-impressionist and early modern art, with works
by French and American artists including Renoir, Cézanne, Matisse,
Picasso, Rousseau, Modigliani, and Soutine. The distinctive presentation
of the collection in “ensembles,” symmetrical wall compositions
organized by the formal principles of light, line, color, and space,
rather than by chronology, genre, nationality, or style, is a defining
feature of the Barnes. Our new state-of-the-art building comprises
dedicated space for art education programs, a special exhibitions
gallery, a conservation studio, classrooms, an auditorium,
a gift shop, a restaurant, and a coffee shop.
Open Wednesday–Monday 9:30 am–6 pm, Friday until 10 pm
Closed Tuesdays
Admission $ (Advance reservations highly recommended)
Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul
cathedralphila.org
215-561-1313
With its majestic façade, vaulted dome, ornate main altar and
impressive side chapels, the Cathedral is one of the most
architecturally-eminent structures in Philadelphia and the
principal church of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
Open everyday for visits, times may vary
Mass Schedule
Weekday Mass at 7:15 am and 12:05 pm
Saturday Vigil 5:15 pm
Sunday 8 am, 9:30 am, 11 am, 12:30 pm (in Spanish), 6:30 pm
Admission Free
Eastern State Penitentiary
easternstate.org
215-236-3300
With grand architecture and strict discipline, Eastern State was the
world’s first true “penitentiary,” designed to inspire penitence, or true
regret. Its vaulted, sky-lit cells once held many notorious criminals.
Tours include the cellblocks, solitary punishment cells, Al Capone’s Cell
and Death Row. Eastern State is home to the #1 haunted attraction in
the country - Terror Behind the Walls.
Open every day 10 am–5 pm – last entry 4 pm
Winter Adventure Tours December–March
Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Day
Not recommended for children under the age of 7
Admission $
Fairmount Park Welcome Center in LOVE Park
lovepark.pl
215-683-0246
The Parkway Museums District begins in LOVE Park, at the Fairmount
Park Welcome Center. Tickets available for all PMD attractions and tours
makes The Welcome Center the perfect starting point. Also, authentic
LOVE gifts and souvenirs – everything Philadelphia! Parking available
and steps away from bus and light rail in Suburban Station. Free outdoor
concerts, Famous Philly Food Trucks and local artist gallery too!
Open Monday–Saturday 10 am–5 pm
Closed major holidays
Admission Free
Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center
fairmountwaterworks.org
215-685-0723
Excitement at the Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center is
everywhere – in the galleries, the theater, special exhibitions, and by
the river’s edge. Opened in 2003, the Center is housed in the historic
neoclassical architecture of the Fairmount Water Works – part of our nation’s
first urban safe-water delivery system and an iconic international
landmark since 1815. The Center is the Delaware River Basin’s premier
urban watershed visitor destination, teaching people of all ages how
to be better stewards of our water resources; and with a diverse group
of partners, advances Philadelphia’s pioneering initiatives as a global
leader in sustainable urban watershed solutions. Visitors of all ages
are invited to join us in discovering the wonders of Water in Our World.
Open Tuesday–Saturday 10 am–5 pm, Sunday 1 pm–5 pm
Closed Mondays and legal holidays
Admission Free (donations welcome)
Four Seasons Hotel
fourseasons.com/philadelphia
215-963-1500
Located steps away from Philadelphia’s most prestigious arts and
cultural institutions, Four Seasons is the city’s premier luxury hotel
for business or pleasure. Celebrated for its five diamond service
and amenities, Four Seasons offers world-class dining options
including the renowned Fountain Restaurant and Swann Lounge,
with unparalleled views of Logan Square and the beautiful Swann
Fountain. The Spa at Four Seasons is a boutique-style urban escape,
providing an array of body treatments and European skin therapies
alongside an indoor heated pool and gym.
The Franklin Institute
fi.edu
215-448-1200
Experience hands-on science fun at Pennsylvania’s most visited
museum! Explore three floors of interactive exhibits including
The Giant Heart, Changing Earth and Sports Challenge, take a ride on
the indoor SkyBike and see explosive, live science shows! Catch a film
on the 5-story tall IMAX®, have a multi-sensory experience in the
3D Theater, or travel to faraway galaxies in the Planetarium.
Fun for all ages!
Open daily 9:30 am–5 pm, extended hours July–Labor Day
Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and April 24, 2014
Admission $
Free Library of Philadelphia – Parkway Central
freelibrary.org
215-686-5322
The Parkway Central Library is the cornerstone of the Free Library
system, containing more than 7 million items and many special
collections. Parkway Central features an extensive schedule of free
and ticketed Author Events throughout the year, as well as the
Philadelphia Book Festival every April and events including the
system wide One Book, One Philadelphia and Summer Reading
programs. Free wifi.
Open Monday–Thursday 9 am–9 pm, Friday 9 am–6 pm,
Saturday 9 am–5 pm and Sunday 1 pm–5 pm
Closed national holidays
Admission Free
Friends Select School
friends-select.org
215-561-5900
Friends Select School, the Center City Quaker school that sparks
fascination, traces its roots back to 1689. Flanked by City Hall and
the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Friends Select is situated squarely
at the center of Philadelphia’s cultural, business and government
districts. Pre-kindergarten through 12th grade students learn to
regard Parkway museums and other city resources as extensions
of the classroom.
Moore College of Art & Design
moore.edu
215-965-4000
Founded in 1848, Moore College of Art & Design is the oldest and
only women’s college for visual arts in the U. S., currently providing
ten majors for undergraduates. The college also offers co-educational
Graduate Studies, Continuing Education Certificate and Youth Art
Programs, providing inspiring artistic opportunities for all ages.
Moore is an exciting cultural destination with free public exhibitions,
films and lectures, and the Senior and Fashion Shows are a highlight
every spring. The Galleries at Moore showcase the work of regional,
national and international contemporary artists and designers.
The Art Shop sells original work by Moore alumnae and students.
The Galleries at Moore: Monday–Thursday & Saturday
11 am–5 pm, Friday 11 am–8 pm, Closed Sundays and all
academic and legal holidays. Admission Free
The Art Shop: Monday–Friday 11 am–7 pm,
Saturday 11 am–5 pm
For help planning your visit to the Parkway Museums District, information on events and
exhibitions, a great walking tour and so much more, go to parkwaymuseumsdistrict.org.
Pennsylvania Horticultural Society
PHSonline.org
215-988-8800
The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society presents the annual PHS
Philadelphia Flower Show, which benefits the PHS City Harvest program
that provides fresh produce for families in need. PHS also designs and
manages many of the beautiful public landscapes along the Parkway,
and the gateways to the city. PHS members enjoy complimentary
Flower Show tickets, education programs, the McLean Library, and
much more! To learn about benefits and sign up, go to PHSonline.org.
Open Monday–Friday 9 am–5 pm (library)
Admission Free
Philadelphia Museum of Art
philamuseum.org
215-763-8100
The Philadelphia Museum of Art is one of the largest museums in
the United States, with a collection of more than 227,000 works
of art. The Museum’s many galleries present masterpieces of painting,
sculpture, decorative arts, and more from around the world. The
collection boasts unique treasures such as a Japanese teahouse,
Chinese palace hall, a sixteenth-century Indian temple hall, and a
rare group of Korean ceramics. The Museum also features four
shops with art-inspired and one-of-a-kind items, plus cafes and
restaurants run by the award-winning Stephen Starr.
Open
Main Building: Tuesday–Sunday 10 am–5 pm,
Wednesday and Friday until 8:45 pm
Perelman Building: Tuesday–Sunday 10 am–5 pm, Closed Mondays
Both Buildings: Open select holiday Mondays, Hours subject to change
Admission $ (Children 12 and under admitted free)
Every Wednesday night and First Sundays: Pay What You Wish
Rodin Museum
rodinmuseum.org
215-763-8100
The Rodin Museum houses one of the world’s largest collections
devoted to celebrated French sculptor Auguste Rodin. With
extraordinary works of art and a spectacular garden, the Rodin
Museum offers a calm retreat from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Open Wednesday–Monday 10 am–5 pm, Sunday until 6 pm
Closed Tuesdays
Admission $ (Pay What You Wish)
Sister Cities Park
sistercitiespark.org
215-440-5500
Sister Cities Park has something for everyone. This newly renovated
park offers diverse activities and options for relaxing in a beautiful
landscape. Families can explore the Children’s Discovery Garden,
buy and sail boats in the boat pond, grab a bite to eat at Milk & Honey
Cafe, or just sit and relax at Sister Cities Fountain and enjoy the picturesque
view of Swann Fountain and the vista to the Philadelphia Museum
of Art. Special activities are scheduled each week. Staff at the Park’s
Visitor Center are on hand to assist with tour and ticket information to
help make the most of your visit to area museums and attractions.
Open 7 days a week
Admission Free
Hours and admission information correct at printing, are subject to change.