Art is a vital component to any Philadelphia visit. In fact, often times, art happens to you in Philadelphia. Art surrounds you, reaching far beyond the walls of our famed museums and accompanying you down the street and into our parks and open spaces. You can walk easily from your hotel and pass through neighborhoods to see sculpture, architecture, and murals, as well as unofficial street art.
Home to the largest collection of public art in the U.S., Philadelphia also boasts plenty of historic museums, renowned performing arts companies and eclectic eateries that will impress any art aficionado. Whatever you want to do, Philadelphia is here to inspire the art lover in you.
Free art tours, concerts and exhibits are among some of the most affordable activities throughout the city. Here is a roundup of free and budget-friendly things to do in Philadelphia.
Free & Budget-FriendlyPhiladelphia is filled with wonderful art museums and galleries to explore. Discover this roundup of some of the exciting exhibits that are on view now or coming soon around the region.
Top ExhibitsWith more public art than any other American city – including murals and sculptures – Philadelphia’s spirit can be found in the art that follows you down the street into parks, open spaces, museums and galleries.
Discover Iconic ArtThe official exhibition poster for 'Disney100: The Exhibition.' Poster courtesy of The Franklin Institute.
Blockbuster arts events and exhibits including the first major exhibition devoted to the pivotal decade of the 1930s in the art of Henri Matisse to an extensive exhibit dedicated to the work of Amedeo Modigliani to an anniversary exhibit celebrating 100 years of Disney are rolling into Philadelphia’s world-renowned museums and institutions.
Blockbuster Arts EventsExplore public art pieces to fix your lens on while exploring Philadelphia.
Public ArtMural Arts Philadelphia started as an anti-graffiti program in 1984 and has grown to be an international leader with over 4,000 works of community-based public art. About 50-100 new pieces are commissioned each year.
City of MuralsBalletX in Matthew Neenan’s 'Increasing' at a Pop-Up Performance at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Photo by Chris Kendig Photography.
We sat down with Christine Cox, Artistic & Executive Director of BalletX, to learn about the dance community in Philadelphia and how over the last 17 seasons, BalletX has come to find a home in Philadelphia.
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