It’s hard to drive on the I-76 through Philadelphia and not miss the gargantuan building that is the Philadelphia Museum of Art. This museum is seriously impressive, boasting two floors filled with various collections ranging from Impressionist paintings to arms & armors collection to a Japanese garden.
Full disclosure: as much as I love museums, I often take advantage of free/discount days. Honestly, I don’t remember the last time I paid full admission price for a museum. The awesome thing about the Philadelphia Museum of Art is every Wednesday night from 5pm – 8:45 pm and every first Sunday of the month is pay-as-you-wish admission. I asked one of the staff what’s the lowest you can pay, and they said “one penny”. SERIOUSLY. For one penny, you can have access to one of the best art collections.
Another amazing thing about the art museum is the views. The views from inside the museum or outside on the steps are some of the best in the city. If you’re feeling extra touristy, the Rocky statue awaits you down the steps. It’s become my favorite summer evening activity – going there on Wednesday nights after work and watching the sunset. It doesn’t get much better than this.
For more information, visit – https://philamuseum.org/
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