Throughout the year, PAFA presents special exhibitions, an outstanding permanent collection, and work by some of the region's most talented contemporary artists. Visit our galleries in the Historic Landmark Building, designed by Frank Furness and George W. Hewitt, and the new Samuel M. V. Hamilton Building.
Hours
Tuesday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Wednesday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.(During the run of Henry Ossawa Tanner: Modern Spirit.)
Sunday, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Closed Mondays and legal holidays.
Admissions Info
Free Admssion on Sundays during the run of Henry Ossawa Tanner: Mordern Spirit.
Admission to Special Exhibitions
(includes the Permanent Collection)
Adults $15
Senior (60+) and Students with I.D. $12
Youth ages (13 - 18) $10
Child (12 and under, excluding groups) FREE
Admission to the Permanent Collection
Adults $10
Senior (60+) and Students with I.D. $8
Youth ages (13 - 18) $6
Child (12 and under, excluding groups) FREE
Tours
Docent Tours meet in the lobby of the Museum and feature the Highlights of the Permanent Collection. Please check in with the front desk on the day of your visit for specific details.
Tuesday - Sunday, 1 - 1:45 p.m. and 2 - 2:45 p.m.
Tours are free with admission.
PAFA Visitor Guidelines
In order to protect our collection and facility as well as provide the best possible experience for our guests, please observe the following policies:
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Please do not touch the works of art.
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Food and drink are permitted only in the Museum Café.
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Coat/parcel check:
Please check the following items in the coat/parcel check: Large umbrellas,Wet coats and umbrellas,Oversized bags or parcels.
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Photography is permitted only in the Historic Landmark Building for personal, non-commercial use, unless otherwise prohibited. No flash or tripod usage.
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Sketching is allowed in the Historic Landmark Building in pencil only, sketchbooks may not exceed 12” x 16”. No pens are allowed in the galleries.
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Please limit cellular phone use and be courteous to other visitors
Enjoy your visit and please advise a staff member if there is something we can do to make your visit more pleasant.
Accessibility
An accessible entrance to the Museum is located at Cherry and Burns Street. The Burns Street elevator provides access to the Gallery Floor. Visitors can access this entrance by pushing the call button at the bottom of the front stairs of the Museum, or at the corner of Cherry and Burns; security staff will meet the caller.
Wheelchairs are available free of charge, on a first-come, first-served basis. The gallery floor is accessible by elevator, and restrooms are accessible.
Guided tours are available for people with physical or mental disabilities upon request.
Sign-language interpreters are available for all programs with prior arrangements.
Listening enhancement systems are available upon request. For information, call 215-972-2069.