Welcome to the pennsylvania academy of the fine arts!
Plan your visit to PAFA by reviewing our most frequently asked questions, including information about holiday closures, museum discounts and family programs.
The Historic Landmark Building (HLB) at PAFA is temporarily offline for a planned HVAC system renovation project until Fall of 2025. However, in the meantime, please enjoy our exhibitions next door, in the Samuel Hamilton Building.
In the Hamilton Building, see our latest exhibitions, Layers of Liberty: Philadelphia and the Appalachian Environment and Philadelphia Revealed: Unpacking the Attic. Layers of Liberty is an exhibition that delves into Philadelphia’s historical and contemporary ties to the Appalachian region through artworks that explore ecological, industrial, and cultural connections between the city and rural Pennsylvania. Philadelphia Revealed is an interactive exhibition at Drexel University showcasing over 600 artifacts from the Atwater Kent Collection, telling the story of Philadelphia's 350-year history through diverse objects, images, and multimedia elements.
Before your visit, download PAFA's Digital Guide.
Note: If you believe you are entitled to special complimentary admission to PAFA through a recriprocal program or institutional membership (Libraries, Universities and museum staff), please be prepared to show proper ID or documentation at the desk when you arrive to receive free entry. You do not need to register in advance.