FREE Museum Day
Join us at PAFA, founded in 1805 as the first U.S. school and museum of fine arts, for free museum days on October 6, from 11 AM to 5 PM. Explore two exceptional exhibitions:
Philadelphia Revealed: Unpacking the Attic presents over 600 artifacts from the Atwater Kent Collection, offering an interactive journey through 350 years of Philadelphia’s history. Dive into the city’s rich past with historical images, multimedia, and hands-on elements, and contribute your own stories through related programming and a podcast.
Layers of Liberty: Philadelphia and the Appalachian Environment examines Philadelphia’s connection to the Appalachian region through PAFA’s artworks. This exhibition highlights the city’s role in resource extraction and explores themes of early American ecology, transportation, and environmental relationships.
Plan your visit today and immerse yourself in Philadelphia’s vibrant art and history. See you soon at PAFA!
You're also welcome to join us for a special Family Arts Academy from 1-3 PM - it's also FREE. We just request you to register in advance.
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!