Pennsylvania Academy Of The Fine Arts

Are you planning to travel Philadelphia? If your answer is yes, then your decision is just right since there are a lot of things to do there and a lot of places to visit. You and your family will never get tired of coming back here. This is the place to be!

If you love anything about arts, you will surely be fond of the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts. This was established in the year 1805 by a painter and a scientist named Charles Willson Peale. He was accompanied by other artists and leaders in business such as the famous sculptor at that time William Rush. Actually, this is the oldest combination of school and museum in Pennsylvania. You can find this great museum in Philadelphia, particularly at the southwest Corner of Broad Street and Cherry Street.

This academy is known not only here in Philly but also in the rest of the world because of its notable collections especially the American paintings that were made during the 19th and 20th Centuries.

Official Website of the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts

http://www.pafa.org/

Pennsylvania Academy at Wiki

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pennsylvania_Academy_of_the_Fine_Arts

In this art museum you can find different sorts of sculptures from many artists as well as papers and paintings. Aside from that, this also holds trainings and programs that will allow anyone to learn how to be an artist. You can definitely let your kids study here or if you want you can take this chance to learn for yourself.

Although many years have passed, the museum and academy still stand strong. When you have the Philadelphia travel guide with you, you will become aware of the fact that the museum has added a lot of art works from the modern artists of today.

Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts News

http://www.tfaoi.com/newsmu/nmus28.htm

Pennsylvania Academy Of The Fine Arts Address
118-128 North Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102-1424

Contact:
Tel: (215) 972-7600
Email: membership@pafa.org

Pennsylvania Academy Of The Fine Arts Hours:
Tuesday - Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Closed Mondays and legal holidays.

Ticket Information for the Pennsylvania Academy Of The Fine Arts:
Admission for PAFA Members is Free.

Admission to the Permanent Collection
Adults: $10
Senior (60+) and Students with I.D.: $8
Youth ages (13 - 18): $8
Child (12 and under, excluding groups): FREE

Admission to Special Exhibitions
Adults: $15
Senior (60+) and Students with I.D.: $12
Youth ages (13 - 18): $12
Child (12 and under, excluding groups): FREE