Special Tours

Making A Landmark Tour

Event Information
Grand Staircase
Historic Landmark Building
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Advance registration is required.

General Admission
18
Contact
Lori Waselchuk
Installation image of the large geometric painting by Eamon Ore-Giron

From design competition to opening day, the story of PAFA’s iconic building is a story of industrial innovation, artistic excellence, and civic engagement, all inscribed in the stone and paint of America’s first museum building. Join Dennis Robinson for a behind-the-scenes look at how the building that launched American onto the world art stage come together and remains active as a maker-space almost 150 years later.

Registration includes the entrance fee to PAFA's Museum.


 

We're so excited you're planning to visit PAFA! 

Make time for art — visit us Thursday to Sunday.
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