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May 12, 2013
Sunday, May 12
Today's Exhibitions
Exhibitions
Journeys to New Worlds: Spanish and Portuguese Colonial Art from the Roberta and Richard Huber Collection
Cy Twombly: Sculptures
"Great and Mighty Things": Outsider Art from the Jill and Sheldon Bonovitz Collection
The Art of Golf
Notations: Sean Scully
Photogravure: Master Prints from the Collection
Starting from Scratch: The Art of Etching from Dürer to Dine
Homage to Ellsworth Kelly
CandyCoated Wonderland
All Dressed Up: Fashions for Children and Their Families
Starts at 10:15 a.m.
Free tickets required after Museum admission
Family Programs
Early Bird Read and Look (ages 3–5)
The Rainbow Fish
Tour meets in the West Lobby at the Family Cart.
Preschoolers and their families enjoy picture books and art projects in the galleries.
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Starts at 11:00 a.m.
Free after admission
Collection Tours
Introduction to the Collection
Perfect for the first-time visitor, this tour provides an overview of some of the Museum's most renowned treasures in a variety of mediums.
Starts at 11:30 a.m.
Free after admission
Exhibition Tours
"Great and Mighty Things": Outsider Art from the Jill and Sheldon Bonovitz Collection
Enjoy a guided tour of
"Great and Mighty Things": Outsider Art from the Jill and Sheldon Bonovitz Collection
.
Starts at 11:30 a.m.
Free tickets required after Museum admission
Family Programs
Family Gallery Tour (ages 6–10)
Arty Moms: Happy Mother's Day!
Tour meets in the West Lobby at the Family Cart.
Children and their families are led on a gallery tour to explore themes and discover works of art.
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Starts at 11:30 a.m.
Free tickets required after Museum admission
Family Programs
Tours for Tots (ages 3–5)
Sights and Sounds
Tour meets in the West Lobby at the Family Cart.
You are never too young to explore the Museum! Movement, play, and hands-on activites make up this fun tour designed especially for preschoolers and their families.
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11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Reservations required
Dining Events
Mother's Day Brunch
Location: Granite Hill, Main Building
$55 per adult, $24 per child 12 and under, plus tax and gratuity. Members save 10%.
Celebrate Mother’s Day with brunch at Granite Hill. Indulge in sweet and savory dishes sure to please all palates.
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Assorted Shellfish Platter
Applewood Smoked Shrimp, Crab Cocktail, East & West Coast Oysters
Omelet Station
Farm Fresh Omelets made to Order
Assorted Mini Quiches
Lobster Bisque
Caramelized Kabocha Squash
Crème Brûlée French Toast
Maple Mascarpone
Slow-Roasted Duroc Pork Loin
Braised Belgian Endive, Cipollini Onions, Brown Butter Sage
Roasted Arctic Char
Curry Spiced French Lentils, Ramps
Beet Carpaccio Salad
Baby Arugula, Grilled Fennel, Marinated Haricot Verts, Mandarin Orange Vinaigrette
Truffle Fingerling Potatoes
Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Crisp Pancetta Apple Cider Reduction
International Cheese Display
Sweets display
Featuring pies, tarts, breads and pastries
Visit
Open Table
or call 215-684-7990 to make your reservations today.
Starts at 12:00 p.m.
Free after admission
Collection Tours
Cool Knights
Discover the Museum's fascinating collection of arms and armor, including plate and mail armor, swords, daggers, shields, crossbows, and equestrian equipment; and learn about those who used them.
12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Free after admission
Family Programs
Drawing Together (all ages)
Gallery 102
Do you like to draw? All family member are welcome to try their drawing skills in the Museum galleries. An artist is on hand to provide materials and encouragement. Drop in anytime between noon and 3:00 p.m. to sketch, doodle, or create a masterpiece.
Starts at 1:00 p.m.
Free after admission
Walking Tours
Perelman Building Architectural Tour
Tours gather in the Perelman Lobby
Please note that tours are weather dependant and will not take place in excessive heat or rain. Moderate walking is involved.
Resplendent with multicolored and gilded ornaments, and animated with sculptures carved in limestone and cast in terracotta and metal, the Ruth and Raymond G. Perelman Building is the most richly embellished example of Art Deco architecture to be erected in Philadelphia in the 1920s. Come discover it all in this fascinating tour!
Starts at 1:30 p.m.
Free after admission
Exhibition Tours
"Great and Mighty Things": Outsider Art from the Jill and Sheldon Bonovitz Collection
Enjoy a guided tour of
"Great and Mighty Things": Outsider Art from the Jill and Sheldon Bonovitz Collection
.
Starts at 2:00 p.m.
Free after admission
Collection Tours
Introduction to the Collection
Perfect for the first-time visitor, this tour provides an overview of some of the Museum's most renowned treasures in a variety of mediums.
Starts at 2:30 p.m.
Free after admission
Walking Tours
Wondrous to Behold: Fairmount Water Works
Tours gather in Museum's West Entrance
Tickets may be purchased at the Admissions Ticket Desk, no advanced reservations are necessary. Please note that tours are weather dependant and will not take place in excessive heat or rain. Moderate walking is involved.
Join Park House Guides on a tour of the Fairmount Water Works, an engineering marvel of its time, which was described by Edgar Allan Poe as "wondrous to behold".