The City of Sisterly and Brotherly love, home of Rocky Balboa, Benjamin Franklin and a wide range of artistic wonders, naturistic attractions and even more. Philly is a city filled with diverse and unique attractions all around the city which is perfect for family, romantic and even solo vacations, it won’t just go wrong with this city. In this blog, I’ll write about the alluring museums and stunning artworks present all around the place, so let me break down a brief list of my personal favorites and the top museums in Philadelphia for all the art enthusiasts out there.
1. Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia
Established in the year 1922, created with the mission of development of educational philosophies and intellectual framework of Dr. Arnes Barnes along with the top thinkers and best artists of that era. During my visit in this 93,000 square-foot, two-story building, I witnessed the most amazing exterior with textured gray-and-gold limestone alongside a glass-canopy to glow in the dark.
My main objective of the visit was to view the 181 Renoirs, 69 Cezannes and 59 Martisses in the Barnes Museum in Philadelphia and the various art galleries inside which are priceless. I even got the chance to take part in the collection galleries, exhibitions and the other programs of the day with the ticket.
| Barnes Museum Philadelphia Tickets | $5-30 |
| Barnes Museum Philadelphia Hours |
|
2. Philadelphia Museum of Art
A majestic cultural institution with an impressive, grand and classic country’s finest collection of sculptures and art. Almost everyone loves to visit this museum of art as I’ve seen tourists, locals and strollers visit and explore the space at their own pace. One can however they want to explore the museum, you won’t be bothered by anyone.
The exhibits in the Philadelphia Museum of Arts in the museum made me fall in love and couldn’t even skip a single gallery. After completing the whole stroll, I visited the cafe inside and had some tasty sandwiches and the delicacy offers many other dishes too.
| Philadelphia Museum of Art Tickets | $14 to 25 |
| Philadelphia Museum of Arts Hours |
|
3. Penn Museum Philadelphia, PA
Art and artifacts from the early expeditions such as Sumerian cuneiform clay tablets, Buddhist sculptures from China, ancient Egyptian statues and monuments and many other historic artifacts, there is so much to see in Penn Museum.
I paid my visit to this majestic museum to witness the world’s finest archeological and anthropology in a single roof making it one of the best museums in Philly. Just in 2019, the museum made a major transformation in the Main Entrance Hall with Mexico and Central America Gallery and African Galleries.
| Ticketing | $13-18 |
| Hours |
|
4. Woodmere Museum Philadelphia
A majestic mansion made with stone located in the Chestnut Hill on six acres, bringing both art and nature together in perfect symphony is Woodmere Art Museum, one of my favorite spots in all of Philly. It took a few visits to go through all of the art works inside that counts more than 8000.
I’ve had few glimpses of the splendid artworks of Violet Oakley, Arthur B. Carles and other artists in this elegant arthouse. Also, there is a huge collection of artwork of Charles Knox Smith from the 1800’s and every art lover will fall in love with this interactive art museum in Philadelphia without a doubt.
| Tickets | $7-10 |
| Hours |
|
5. Rodin Museum in Philadelphia
Featuring the largest collection of French Master Auguste Rodin outside of Paris, the wide range of sculptures and art works makes it a unique and elegant museum of Pennsylvania with gardens surrounding the artistic inspiration. The gardens set up a fine romantic setting with a reflecting pool nearby.
The first I saw while entering the museum was the statue of The Thinker welcoming everyone, and then witnessed many wonders like Eternal Springtime, The Gates of Hell, The Burghers of Calais.
| Philadelphia Rodin Museum Hours |
|
| Rodin Museum Philadelphia Tickets | $7-10 |
Final Thoughts
Philadelphia, the city of various breathtaking wonders, is the place you should visit for your next vacation. Make your loved ones fall in love with nature as well as art with the abundant artistic works in museums. Sculptures, paintings and many other masterpieces from centuries ago will leave you in awe. Choose HolidayKeepers discover the city’s rich history and culture mixed with love of nature.
Contact us for any further doubts or queries.
