Fridays After 5
Spend your Friday evening surrounded by art, music, great food, and creative energy at PAFA. Fridays After 5 is an adults-only museum experience that transforms historic Cast Hall into a lively social space featuring hands-on art-making, cocktails, bites from Philadelphia's acclaimed Schulson Collective restaurants, DJs, and after-hours access to the museum.
Whether you're planning a date night, meeting friends for drinks, or looking for a unique way to start the weekend, Fridays After 5 offers the perfect mix of creativity, culture, and conversation.
Normally reserved for PAFA students and artists, Cast Hall opens to the public for these special evenings, inviting guests to make art in the same inspiring space where generations of artists have learned and created.
No art experience necessary. Just bring your curiosity.
$15 admission includes museum access and all Fridays After 5 programming.
Featured Activity | Art Making: Happy Little Paint Party!
Channel your inner Bob Ross and paint your own happy little landscape. Bring a date, grab a brush, and let the happy accidents happen.
Featured Menu | Pearl & Mary
Food & Drinks by Pearl & Mary, a Midtown Village oyster bar serving fresh seafood, crudo, ceviche, sandwiches, and more, complemented by refreshing twists on classic cocktails and a crisp wine selection.
- Oysters
- Fried Chicken Sandwich
- Key Lime Tart
Specialty Cocktail: Classic Martini
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!