The Museum's collection consists of more than thirty thousand items. Some prominent pieces on display are the George Washington's Masonic apron and Brother Benjamin Franklin's 1779 Masonic sash. There are also hundreds of portraits and various other works of art,...

The FWM exists to enable the finest artists today to work with new materials and to expand the frontiers of contemporary artistic practice and to educate the public about the significance of contemporary art.

Throughout the year, PAFA presents special exhibitions, an outstanding permanent collection, and work by some of the region's most talented contemporary artists. Visit our galleries in the Historic Landmark Building, designed by Frank Furness and George W. Hewitt,...

The Historical Society of Pennsylvania is one of the oldest historical societies and one of the largest family history libraries in the nation. Following a complete merger with the Balch Institute for Ethnic Studies, HSP is also a leading repository of immigrant and...

The mission of the Library Company is to preserve, interpret, make available, and augment the valuable materials within its care. We serve a diverse constituency throughout Philadelphia and nationally and internationally, offering comprehensive reader services, an...

The collection includes hundreds of historical medical works unrelated to the university such as paintings, sculptures, medals, and richly illustrated anatomical books and other works on paper. It also includes many non-medical art works such as landscapes, battle...

The Print Center is a nonprofit gallery whose mission is to support printmaking and photography as vital contemporary arts and encourage the appreciation of the printed image in all its forms.

The second largest European folkloric artifacts collection in the U.S. features costumes, rugs, pottery, furniture, and a full Transylvanian interior. It has a Resource center on Romania and the Romanian immigration. It organized - in 24 years - more than 100...

The Philadelphia Art Alliance is a multidisciplinary arts center located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the Rittenhouse Square neighborhood. It is the oldest multidisciplinary arts center in the United States for visual, literary and performing arts. Founded in...

The African American Museum in Philadelphia is the first institution built by a major United States city to house and interpret the life and work of African Americans. Our doors are open for your enjoyment and enlightenment six days a week. Visit us and experience...