Philadelphia Academy of Fine Arts

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts

www.pafa.org
4.5/5
(414) · Art museum in Philadelphia, United States
Address: 128 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19102
Phone: (215) 972-7600
Website: pafa.org
Hours: Open · Closes 5 PM
Days of weekOpen hours
Friday
10 AM - 5 PM
Saturday
11 AM - 5 PM
Sunday
11 AM - 5 PM
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
10 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday
10 AM - 5 PM
Thursday
10 AM - 5 PM
Service Areas: Audubon · Audubon Park · Bala Cynwyd · Camden · Colwyn · Gloucester City · Merion Station · Millbourne  
· Mount Ephraim · Oaklyn · Philadelphia · Wood-Lynne · Yeadon
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The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is a museum and private art school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was founded in 1805 and …

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4.5/5 · 414 reviews
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Jan 1, 2025
We enjoyed it but the original building and exhibits were all closed. There are so many great museums in Philly; I wouldn’t prioritize this one until it’s fully open. Full review by GinaSuzanne
Nov 28, 2023
My wife and I were very satisfied regular visitors when we lived in the City because of its unique offerings, accessibility to Center City and their fine staff making it highly enjoyable! There are r… Full review by 1francophile
Oct 11, 2023
When we booked tickets for our Philadelphia trip, we were a little disappointed that the Rising Sun Exhibit required that the Academy's standing exhibits would not be seen. We were wrong! The Rising … Full review by RonL40
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Facts

Located:118-128 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Construction completed:1871–1876
Architect:Frank Furness; George Hewitt
Architectural style:Second Empire, Renaissance, Gothic
Established:1805
President:Eric G. Pryor
Type:Private art school
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Questions & answers

Q:
Can I buy tickets and not do the tour?
A:
We walked around on my own. Nobody asked us if I wanted to take a tour.
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What are the Museum hours?
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Monday: ClosedTuesday: ClosedWednesday: ClosedThursday: 10:00 AM–4:00 PMFriday: 10:00 AM–4:00 PMSaturday: 11:00 AM–5:00 PMSunday: 11:00...
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