PAFA is home to a world-class museum of American art, located
across the street from the Convention Center in the Historic
Landmark Building (designed by Frank Furness and opened to the
public in 1876) and the contemporary Hamilton Building. PAFA’s
collection and innovative exhibitions feature historic, 20th
century, and contemporary works from artists like Mary Cassatt,
Charles Willson Peale, Thomas Eakins
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, Barkley L. Hendricks, Henry Ossawa Tanner, and Njideka
Akunyili Crosby. Private guided tours are available, as well as
many public programs. The Museum Store is an excellent spot
to find a unique gift or souvenir, and both PAFA buildings offer
event spaces for intimate or large gatherings where you can find
yourself surrounded by works from some of America’s greatest
artists. In addition to the Museum, PAFA offers
undergraduate and graduate programs in the fine arts and continuing
education courses for the artist in us all.