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{{toplink|url=http://www.philamuseum.org/|name=philamuseum.org}}[[File:ArtMuseum.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Philadelphia Museum of Art.]]The '''Philadelphia Museum of Art''' {{gives}}<blockquote>The Philadelphia Museum of Art is Philadelphia’s art museum. We are a landmark building. A world-renowned collection. A place that welcomes everyone. We bring the arts to life, inspiring visitors—through scholarly study and creative play—to discover the spirit of imagination that lies in everyone. We connect people with the arts in rich and varied ways, making the experience of the Museum surprising, lively, and always memorable. We are committed to inviting visitors to see the world—and themselves—anew through the beauty and expressive power of the arts.<br><br>The Museum began as a legacy of the great Centennial Exhibition of 1876, held in Fairmount Park. At the conclusion of the celebrations, Memorial Hall--which had been constructed as the Exhibition's art gallery-- remained open as the Pennsylvania Museum and School of Industrial Art "for the improvement and enjoyment of the people of the Commonwealth".<br><br>In the first few decades, the collections consisted of objects of an industrial nature, as well as fine and decorative art objects such as European ceramics. Books were also among the Museum's earliest acquisitions, as were antique furniture, enamels, carved ivories, jewelry, metalwork, glass, pottery, porcelain, textiles, and paintings.</blockquote>
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{{toplink|url=http://www.philamuseum.org/|name=philamuseum.org}}[[File:ArtMuseum.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Philadelphia Museum of Art.]]We are '''Philadelphia’s art museum'''. A world-renowned collection. A landmark building. A place that welcomes everyone.
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We bring the arts to life, inspiring visitors—through scholarly study and creative play—to discover the spirit of imagination that lies in everyone.
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We connect people with the arts in rich and varied ways, making the experience of the museum surprising, lively, and always memorable.
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We are committed to inviting visitors to see the world—and themselves—anew through the beauty and expressive power of the arts.
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Our collection reflects our unique history and the passions of generations of Philadelphia collectors and curators. The museum collection comprises eight curatorial departments: '''American Art; Contemporary Art; Costume & Textiles; East Asian Art; European Decorative Arts and Sculpture; European Painting; Prints, Drawings & Photographs; and South Asian Art'''.
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''Note:''&nbsp;&nbsp;The above descriptive information came from the museum's [http://www.philamuseum.org/information/45-19.html Our Story] page.
  
 
==In The News==
 
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==Info==
 
==Info==
 
*Digital Collection:&nbsp;[http://www.philamuseum.org/collections/search.html Online Collection Search]
 
*Digital Collection:&nbsp;[http://www.philamuseum.org/collections/search.html Online Collection Search]
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*Email Newsletters:&nbsp;[http://www.philamuseum.org/stayconnected/ Museum e-Newsletters]
 
*Event Calendar:&nbsp;[http://www.philamuseum.org/calendar/?gv=0 Calendar of Events]
 
*Event Calendar:&nbsp;[http://www.philamuseum.org/calendar/?gv=0 Calendar of Events]
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*Facebook:&nbsp;[http://www.facebook.com/philamuseum @philamuseum]
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*Twitter:&nbsp;[http://twitter.com/philamuseum @philamuseum]
 
*Videos:&nbsp;[http://www.youtube.com/user/PhilaArtMuseum @PhilaArtMuseum] (YouTube User)
 
*Videos:&nbsp;[http://www.youtube.com/user/PhilaArtMuseum @PhilaArtMuseum] (YouTube User)
  
 
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*[[Parkway Museums District]]
 
*[[Philadelphia Assembled]]
 
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[[Contact Email::pressroom@philamuseum.org| ]]

Latest revision as of 18:06, 14 October 2021

philamuseum.org

Philadelphia Museum of Art.

We are Philadelphia’s art museum. A world-renowned collection. A landmark building. A place that welcomes everyone.

We bring the arts to life, inspiring visitors—through scholarly study and creative play—to discover the spirit of imagination that lies in everyone.

We connect people with the arts in rich and varied ways, making the experience of the museum surprising, lively, and always memorable.

We are committed to inviting visitors to see the world—and themselves—anew through the beauty and expressive power of the arts.

Our collection reflects our unique history and the passions of generations of Philadelphia collectors and curators. The museum collection comprises eight curatorial departments: American Art; Contemporary Art; Costume & Textiles; East Asian Art; European Decorative Arts and Sculpture; European Painting; Prints, Drawings & Photographs; and South Asian Art.

Note:  The above descriptive information came from the museum's Our Story page.

In The News

Info

See Also