Visit PAFA

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.
Sunday, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Closed Mondays and legal holidays.

Admissions Info

Admission to the Permanent Collection

Adults $10
Seniors and Students with I.D. $8
Youth ages 5 - 18 $6

Admission to Special Exhibitions
(includes the Permanent Collection)

Adults $15
Seniors and Students with I.D. $12
Youth ages 5 - 18 $10

FREE for members and children under 5. Morris Gallery exhibitions and the ground floor of the Historic Landmark Building are 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, Thursday, Friday 11:30 am and 12:30 pm
Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday  1:00 pm and 2:00 pm

Tours are free with admission.

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 (VOICE); 215-972-6198 (TDD).

The Academy attracts some of the most promising art students from all over the globe. They may be working towards a full-time degree  program in the School of Fine Arts or simply want to enrich their lives with  courses from our Continuing Education offerings.

Prospective School of Fine Arts students: The PAFA Office of Admissions is here to assist you in learning more about our amazing faculty, facilities, and students. We offer individual portfolio reviews, individual and group tours of the school and our historic Cast Hall, as well as Admissions First Fridays.  Please schedule a visit to learn more about what makes the Academy an exceptional art school.

Hours

Admissions and Financial Aid

Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
For information, call 215-972-7625

Student Services (for current students)

Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m
For information, call 215-972-2199

Library

Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Saturday, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Summers, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Hours vary during semester breaks and holidays. For information, call 215-972-2030.

Business Office (for payments)

Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Continuing Education Program

Monday - Thursday, 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

When evening and/or Saturday classes are not in session, hours are Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
For more information, call 215-972-7632.

Gallery 128

Samuel M. V. Hamilton Building, 1st Floor
Monday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Admission is free.

Hours are subject to change when there are no exhibitions on view.

Accessibility

An accessible entrance to the School is located on the Cherry Street side of the Samuel M. V. Hamilton Building.