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 <strong>Parkway</strong> 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. <strong>Our</strong> 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 <strong>Parkway</strong> <strong>Museums</strong> <strong>District</strong> 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 <strong>Our</strong> 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 – <strong>Parkway</strong> Central freelibrary.org 215-686-5322 The <strong>Parkway</strong> Central Library is the cornerstone of the Free Library system, containing more than 7 million items and many special collections. <strong>Parkway</strong> 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 <strong>Parkway</strong> 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 <strong>Parkway</strong> <strong>Museums</strong> <strong>District</strong>, 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 <strong>Parkway</strong>, 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.
Save $2.00 Take $2 off full price adult admission (for up to 4 adults) at select <strong>Parkway</strong> <strong>Museums</strong> <strong>District</strong>® institutions. Offer expires 5/31/14. See reverse side for details. PC2013 OFFER VALID FOR THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University Eastern State Penitentiary The Franklin Institute Philadelphia Museum of Art Must present coupon at the ticketing desk to redeem discount. Cannot be combined with any other offer or discount. Valid on museum admission only, not special exhibitions, events, or offerings. 10% off Receive 10% off your purchase at the Barnes shop (excluding gift certificates). Offer expires 5/31/14. See reverse side for details. PC2013 Offer limited one per customer. Not redeemable for cash. Cannot be combined with any other offer or discount. Valid for in-store purchases only. Must present original coupon to redeem discount. Barnes Foundation 2025 Benjamin Franklin <strong>Parkway</strong> (215) 278-7000 10% off Receive 10% off your purchase at the Art Shop (excluding gift certificates). Offer expires 5/31/14. See reverse side for details. PC2013 Offer limited one per customer. Not redeemable for cash. Cannot be combined with any other offer or discount from The Art Shop at Moore College of Art & Design. Moore College of Art & Design 20th and the <strong>Parkway</strong> (215) 965-8586 20% off Receive 20% off your purchase at the SciStore (minimum purchase of $35 required). Offer expires 5/31/14. See reverse side for details. PC2013 Offer limited one per customer. Not redeemable for cash. Minimum purchase of $35 at SciStore required to receive discount. Cannot be combined with any other offer or discount from The Franklin Institute. The Franklin Institute 20th and the <strong>Parkway</strong> (215) 448-1200
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