Special Tours

PAFA Outside/Inside Tour: Uncover the Art & Architecture of America's First Art School and Museum

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Advance registration is required.

General Admission
$25
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Ever wondered about that striking building? The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) invites you to step behind the scenes and explore our incredible architecture, rich history, and one of a kind art studio shops.

Join us for an exclusive "outside/inside" tour where you'll first marvel at the audacious aesthetic choices of "Fearless" Frank Furness and George Hewitt, on the exterior of our renowned Historic Landmark Building. Then, we'll take you inside for a special look at PAFA's Print Shop, a 7,200 square foot working classroom closed to the public. Discover the traditional printing methods taught today, from letterpress to stone printing, echoing techniques used back in the 1800s.

This unique tour offers:

  • 1-hour guided tour
  • Complimentary gift
  • Free admission to the PAFA Museum
  • 10% off food and drink at the Aloft Hotel (across the street)*
  • 15% off at the PAFA gift store**

Tour Dates & Times:

  • June 28: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM & 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Only $25 per person! Space is limited to 20 guests per tour, and participants must be 18+. Tours run rain or shine, so please plan accordingly.

PAFA Members: $20 — Please present your member card at check-in.

*The 10% discount cannot be combined with other discounts and does not include tax or tip. Please show your PAFA tour receipt to receive Aloft discount.

** The 15% discount is not valid on original art or PAFA gift cards, cannot be combined with other discounts, and is only valid in store.

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