What's New - Philadelphia Museum of Art

Floral Abundance! Ticketing Options for Van Gogh and the Flower Show

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 08:04:56 -0600

It’s only January, but before you know it blossoms will be popping up all over the city. And with a unique partnership between the Museum and the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, you’ll be able to take it all in “up clos

See the Billboards, See the City, See Zoe Strauss

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 15:41:56 -0600

Turn your Zoe Strauss Billboard Project experience into a chance to win! From 1/14 - 3/31/12, the Museum is running a unique social media contest around the 54 billboards scattered throughout Philadelphia.

Zoe Strauss Billboards: Art Spills from the Museum and Into the City

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:32:07 -0600

As an extension of the much-anticipated exhibition Zoe Strauss: Ten Years, a city-wide Billboard Project is being launched to bring Zoe’s striking work to the community beyond the walls of the Museum.

The Artist in the Nursery

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 16:02:24 -0600

There’s no better time of year to celebrate the magic of childhood, and at the Museum Library, there’s no better place to celebrate the magic of children’s book illustration.

ART 24/7: Experience the Collection Anytime, Anywhere

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 12:30:54 -0600

It’s the perfect time to announce ART 24/7--a recent initiative that will keep growing, enhancing, and giving users new and interesting ways to interact with the Museum’s outstanding works of art…24/7.

Now On View - Collab’s Chosen Chair

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 12:53:42 -0600

Marc Newson's "Wood" Chair was just installed in Collab's 40th anniversary show--thanks to you!

‘Tis the Season at the PMA

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 13:27:50 -0600

All things merry and bright are coming to the Museum this holiday season, beginning this week and continuing until it’s time to ring in 2012!

Bundle Up with Costume and Textiles

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 08:48:59 -0600

Baby, it’s getting cold outside. So while you’re unpacking last year’s woolies and taking stock of what you might need before it snows again, why not check out some truly Great Coats at the PMA?

The 35th Annual PMA Craft Show

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 09:59:11 -0500

November is just around the corner, which means it’s almost time for one of the most anticipated and acclaimed events of its kind: The Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show.

Love is in the Air…

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 09:01:11 -0500

…in gallery 271! Now on view, embroideries, printed textiles, and fans--exquisite in detail and guaranteed to put you in a romantic state of mind.

The Story Behind the Wall

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 10:10:05 -0500

While each wall in the Here and Now show is hung with something different and uniquely thought-provoking, it’s hard not to notice one wall in particular--a wall by Isaac Lin that is a work of art unto itself.

South Asian Art Lovers: Come to the Symposium, Stay for the Masterpieces

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 15:31:29 -0500

Celebrate the art of India, this weekend and beyond! Begin with Exhibiting India’s Art in the 21st Century, the Third Annual Anne d’Harnoncourt Symposium. Some tickets are still available...

Form in Motion, in Video

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 11:11:53 -0500

This exhibition emphasizes the continuous nature of Zaha Hadid's work, reinventing the balance between objects and space in an interior landscape.

The Moon is Rising at the PMA

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 14:32:55 -0500

Although the Museum’s upcoming exhibition Tristin Lowe: Under the Influence doesn’t open for another month, it isn’t too early to fall under it’s spell.

Register Today for an Array of Art History Courses

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 14:30:33 -0500

Who says back to school is just for kids? This fall, the Museum is offering an array of art history courses to stimulate the mind and inspire the imagination.

From an Ancient Seaport to Heavenly Bliss: What’s New in the Asian Art Galleries

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 10:50:50 -0500

In parallel galleries on either side of the Japanese teahouse, you’ll find two exciting installations of Asian art exploring vastly different aspects of life…and the afterlife.

New Video Takes a Masterful Look at Printmaking

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 09:11:36 -0500

In “Rembrandt and Printmaking”, a new video just posted online, you’ll go behind the scenes into the age old, multi-step technique that Rembrandt perfected.

Celebrities in the Cafeteria

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 13:36:26 -0500

Relax in the Main Building’s cafeteria with a coffee, a sandwich, and some extraordinary photos. Now on view, a selection of black and white images from the PMA archives that offer visitors a whole new kind of art appreciation.

Admission Made Simple with Online Ticketing

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 14:50:31 -0500

Let your online Museum experience enhance your in-person Museum experience in an all-new way now that general admission tickets can be purchased online.

Associate Members Share Their Stories

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 13:03:21 -0500

Now online, a new video celebrates the Associates with a glimpse not only into all that they do, but also how you can be a part of it.

Looking to Write, Writing to Look

Fri, 27 May 2011 09:49:29 -0500

School may be just about out for summer, but it’s never too early for teachers to start thinking about next year’s lessons.