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Art Museums and Art Galleries in Philadelphia, PA

Your guide to art museums and art galleries in Philadelphia Pennsylvania.
A Profile of the Barnes Foundation in Merion, PA
Dr. Albert Barnes established the Barnes Foundation in 1922 to 'promote the advancement of education and the appreciation of the fine arts' and horticulture.
Ruth and Raymond G. Perelman Building, Philadelphia Museum of Art
An exciting new era for the Philadelphia Museum of Art began on Saturday, September 15, 2007 with the official opening of the Ruth and Raymond G. Perelman Building. This opening is the first step in the master plan to dramatically expand and update the Museum which ultimately will allow for greater space to exhibit more of the Museum's extensive college and much easier parking for visitors.
Institute of Contemporary Art
One of the country's leading museums dedicated to exhibiting the art of our time. Since 1963, the ICA has built a reputation for identifying artists of promise who later emerge into the international spotlight.
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
The museum at this school showcases a permanent collection of 18th to 20th century artworks.  Other exhibitions currently include a selection of Andy Warhol's works, including paintings, prints, photographs, and films.
Philadelphia Museum of Art
Philadelphia premier art museum has a reputation known worldwide. The fall will feature a special exhibition of the portrait work of  Vincent van Gogh.
Rodin Museum
The museum was recently reopened to the public after extensive renovations. The museum hosts the largest collection of the work of Rodin outside of Paris.
Rosenbach Museum and Library
Located at 2010 Delancy Place, the museum houses the nation's largest collection of miniature portraits painted in oil on metal.
Woodmere Art Museum
One of Philadelphia's finest small museums, the Woodmere Art Museum is housed in a stately Victorian mansion in Chestnut Hill. The museum showcases the wonderful works of art collected in the late 1800's by Charles Knox Smith.

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