Brush with History + Sampan
Historic Landmark Building
PAFA Museum
Fridays After 5 is PAFA's after-hours museum experience for adults, with art-making, cocktails, DJs, food, and after-hours gallery access in the heart of Philadelphia.
Adult Activity | Brush with History
 | Give PAFA's iconic Historic Landmark Building a colorful twist. Grab a brush and reimagine one of Philadelphia's most recognizable landmarks in your own style. No art experience needed. Just bring your creativity and make something uniquely yours. |
Featured Restaurant | Sampan
 | Sampan and the adjacent Graffiti Bar bring contemporary Asian-inspired small plates, street food favorites, and creative cocktails to Fridays After 5. Featured menu items include:
Specialty Cocktail: Mini Scorpion Bowl |
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About Fridays After 5
Fridays After 5 is PAFA’s Friday night museum experience for adults, featuring after-hours museum access, hands-on art-making, cocktails, live DJs, and bites from Philadelphia’s acclaimed Schulson Collective restaurants. Perfect for date nights, happy hours, and nights out with friends, Fridays After 5 offers a creative way to experience art, culture, and Philadelphia nightlife. Admission is $15 and includes all programming.
We're so excited you're planning to visit PAFA!
Make time for art — visit us Thursday to Sunday.
Before reserving your tickets, please review helpful information about museum hours, accessibility, building access, and special admission programs.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us at visitorservices@pafa.org — we’d love to help!