What is special about the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts

The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts or PAFA offers a unique combination of astonishing galleries, programs for public and an internationally renowned school devoted to fine arts to its visitors.

1. Two parts of the Academy-Museum: The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts has a fine museum housing collections of sculptures, paper works as well as paintings of the 19th and the 20th century America. These constitute vital study matter for the history of American arts; art training as well as museums. Entry is free for members and children below 5 years. For more information about the museum visit http://www.pafa.org/Museum/19/.

School: The PAFA's esteemed school of art draws students from all over the world. They can study drawing, sculpture, painting and printmaking under the guidance of distinguished teaching staff comprised of working artists. For additional details on PAFA's school visit http://www.pafa.org/School/27/.

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VIP access to The Franklin's Galileo-Hampton Inn Philadelphia Convention Center

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15% off on bookings made 14 days in advance-Travelodge-Philadelphia

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It has packages for family, special events, bed and breakfast etc.

3. Facilities at the PAFA-The Academy Cafe provides an ideal break from the galleries of PAFA with its yummy lunch, breads and afternoon nibbles.-You can shop for gifts, jewelry, cards etc from the Academy's PORTFOLIO-Guided tours geared towards the specially abled people.-Interpreters of sign language can be availed for every program by making arrangements with PAFA in advance.

The PAFA endeavors to offer its visitors as well as students with an exclusive and stimulating experience. Additional information on PAFA can be received from http://www.pafa.org/.