Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts

See American painting from Gilbert Stuart to Kara Walker inside Frank Furness's 1876 landmark building and the Hamilton Building next door.

118-128 N Broad St · Philadelphia, PA

About Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts

Founded in 1805 by Charles Willson Peale, William Rush and others, PAFA is the longest continuously operating art museum and art school in the United States. Its Furness-Hewitt building opened in 1876 and is a National Historic Landmark. The collection includes Thomas Eakins, Winslow Homer and Cecilia Beaux, and one ticket covers both buildings across Lenfest Plaza. Adults pay $25, or $15 on Friday evenings from 5 to 8 p.m.

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