This is a beautiful example of 19th-century architect Frank Furness's work. His buildings are among my favorites. They fit together with the same articulation as machines. En savoir plus
The PHLASH trolley runs Fri, Sat & Sun from 10-6 pm May-October 28, 2012. Just head to stops 4 or 16, buy a $2 ticket & you'll be on your way to seeing more of Philadelphia's attractions and museums. En savoir plus
Feed your minds and your stomach during the brown-bag Art-at-Lunch program, featuring free discussions and lectures on Wednesdays from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m.
This internationally acclaimed school of fine art features remarkable galleries and a striking Claes Oldenburg sculpture in the adjacent Lenfest Plaza.
Check out the MyHeartMap Challenge. A contest in Philadelphia to raise awareness about heart disease and find defibrillators. Check out the Philly Inquirer article myheartmap.org
Both a museum and a school, PAFA was founded in 1805 by painter Charles Willson Peale, among others. Mary Cassatt studied painting at here at age 15. En savoir plus
"Those that can't do, teach" doesn't apply here. Look around and you'll see marks of the famous artists who taught here like Thomas Eakins and Cecilia Beaux.
The nation's first museum & school of fine arts, home to a world-class collection of American art and a leader in fine arts education. Come see for yourself.