Philadelphia Museum of Art
18 expert reviews
“Founded as a museum of decorative arts during the 1876 Centennial Exposition and inspired by Greek temples, the PMA sits on nine acres and still gets a lot of Rocky-imitating traffic.”
– Concierge
Fodor's
"The city's premier cultural attraction is one of the country's leading museums. One of the greatest treasures of the museum is the building itself." Full review
Frommer's
"America's third-largest art museum from City Hall -- a resplendent, huge, beautifully proportioned Greco-Roman temple on a hill." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Excellent collections of Asian art, Renaissance masterpieces, post-impressionist works and modern pieces by Picasso, Duchamp and Matisse." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Home to myriad artistic and cultural treasures, including Impressionist masterpieces and modernist forebears." Full review
Afar Magazine
"A “must-do” list for Philly visitors... include the Rocky statue, a run (or walk) up the museum steps, and a visit to the museum." Full review
Not For Tourists
"Sorry, Rocky: it's much more interesting on the inside."
National Geographic
"After years of exile, the Rocky statue is back in its spot outside the entrance...inside are 225,000 other works, including medieval armor, Philadelphia silver, colonial portraits, and five Van Goghs" Full review
Where
"At this sprawling world-famous museum, see major works of fine and decorative art from across the globe, including a number of works by Philadelphia artists." Full review
Where
"Across the street from Philadelphia Museum of Art's main building, this museum annex highlights collections of costumes, textiles, photos and contemporary design." Full review
Time Out
"the crown jewel of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway." Full review