Take a walk through the Museum's treasured Barberini/Constantine tapestries, looking at both the story and weaving techniques of the tapestry. The tour follows with an overview and comparison of the techniques of the Museum's fabled carpets of the Middle East and China.

 

From medieval architecture to rare treasures from various parts of Asia, this tour promises to stir the imagination.

 

Get to know works of art from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, including the very paintings that marked the beginning of modern art.

 

Exquisite service pieces and table decorations (much of which has royal provenance) are highlighted in this tour exploring the fine art of dining in Europe.

 

Take a look at some of the Museum's extraordinary works of German and German-inspired art.

 

This tour looks at the way war and warriors are portrayed in art from the Middle Ages to modern times.

 

Exquisite service pieces and table decorations (much of which has royal provenance) are highlighted in this tour exploring the fine art of dining in Europe.

 

Discover works of art created by Jewish artists that are seen throughout the Museum's collection.

 

Learn how this unique genre came to be through works of art by masters including Claude Monet, Camille Pissarro, and Georges Seurat.

 

An exploration of the fascinating or alluring personalities who are the subjects in our art.

 

Explore the many different portraits of the 19th Century.

 

Explore the art of those who painted in the Impressionist style.

 

It is difficult to say exactly when the technique of ceramics was discovered: modeling, drying and firing a humble piece of clay to transform it into a ceramic pot. This tour begins with the Chinese, who influenced much of East and Southeast Asia over the centuries, following trade routes both overland and by sea. In addition to China, the tour will explore briefly, ceramics of Korea, Japan, Thailand, Cambodia, Iran and Turkey.

 

Explore the art of those who painted in the Impressionist style.

 

An exploration of the fascinating or alluring personalities who are the subjects in our art.

 

Collection Tour

 

From his soaring birds in flight to his controversial Princess X, this tour reviews the largest collection of Constantin Brancusi’s sculpture outside of Paris--delving into the techniques and themes that made him one of the founding figures of modern sculpture.

 

The PMA has hundreds of works of art from the 14th through the 18th centuries depicting scenes from the Christmas Story, such as The Annunciation, The Nativity, The Adoration of the Three Kings or Magi, and especially The Virgin Mary and the Christ Child. This entertaining tour reveals Medieval and Renaissance understandings of the Christmas story, highlighting religious beliefs and artistic practices unique to the times, shedding light on traditions still practiced today.

 

The PMA has hundreds of works of art from the 14th through the 18th centuries depicting scenes from the Christmas Story, such as The Annunciation, The Nativity, The Adoration of the Three Kings or Magi, and especially The Virgin Mary and the Christ Child. This entertaining tour reveals Medieval and Renaissance understandings of the Christmas story, highlighting religious beliefs and artistic practices unique to the times, shedding light on traditions still practiced today.

 

The PMA has hundreds of works of art from the 14th through the 18th centuries depicting scenes from the Christmas Story, such as The Annunciation, The Nativity, The Adoration of the Three Kings or Magi, and especially The Virgin Mary and the Christ Child. This entertaining tour reveals Medieval and Renaissance understandings of the Christmas story, highlighting religious beliefs and artistic practices unique to the times, shedding light on traditions still practiced today.

 

The tour focuses on images of animals throughout the collection. While some animals are big and fierce and others timid and small, all were chosen as subjects by an artist.

 

Be inspired by the risk-takers and ground-breakers in 19th century American art, including Thomas Eakins, Henry Ossawa Tanner, and Winslow Homer.

 

The PMA has hundreds of works of art from the 14th through the 18th centuries depicting scenes from the Christmas Story, such as The Annunciation, The Nativity, The Adoration of the Three Kings or Magi, and especially The Virgin Mary and the Christ Child. This entertaining tour reveals Medieval and Renaissance understandings of the Christmas story, highlighting religious beliefs and artistic practices unique to the times, shedding light on traditions still practiced today.

 

Discover the many ways in which the Virgin Mary has been depicted in art throughout the ages.

 

It is difficult to say exactly when the technique of ceramics was discovered: modeling, drying and firing a humble piece of clay to transform it into a ceramic pot. This tour begins with the Chinese, who influenced much of East and Southeast Asia over the centuries, following trade routes both overland and by sea. In addition to China, the tour will explore briefly, ceramics of Korea, Japan, Thailand, Cambodia, Iran and Turkey.

 

Explore the fascinating and alluring personalities who are the subjects in many of the Museum's masterpieces.

 

The PMA has hundreds of works of art from the 14th through the 18th centuries depicting scenes from the Christmas Story, such as The Annunciation, The Nativity, The Adoration of the Three Kings or Magi, and especially The Virgin Mary and the Christ Child. This entertaining tour reveals Medieval and Renaissance understandings of the Christmas story, highlighting religious beliefs and artistic practices unique to the times, shedding light on traditions still practiced today.

 

From medieval architecture to rare treasures from various parts of Asia, this tour promises to stir the imagination.

 

The PMA has hundreds of works of art from the 14th through the 18th centuries depicting scenes from the Christmas Story, such as The Annunciation, The Nativity, The Adoration of the Three Kings or Magi, and especially The Virgin Mary and the Christ Child. This entertaining tour reveals Medieval and Renaissance understandings of the Christmas story, highlighting religious beliefs and artistic practices unique to the times, shedding light on traditions still practiced today.

 

The PMA has hundreds of works of art from the 14th through the 18th centuries depicting scenes from the Christmas Story, such as The Annunciation, The Nativity, The Adoration of the Three Kings or Magi, and especially The Virgin Mary and the Christ Child. This entertaining tour reveals Medieval and Renaissance understandings of the Christmas story, highlighting religious beliefs and artistic practices unique to the times, shedding light on traditions still practiced today.

 

Explore the role of nudity as costume in several of the Museum's masterpieces.

 

The PMA has hundreds of works of art from the 14th through the 18th centuries depicting scenes from the Christmas Story, such as The Annunciation, The Nativity, The Adoration of the Three Kings or Magi, and especially The Virgin Mary and the Christ Child. This entertaining tour reveals Medieval and Renaissance understandings of the Christmas story, highlighting religious beliefs and artistic practices unique to the times, shedding light on traditions still practiced today.

 

From ornate busts to abstract shapes, discover how the art of sculpture evolved in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.

 

The PMA has hundreds of works of art from the 14th through the 18th centuries depicting scenes from the Christmas Story, such as The Annunciation, The Nativity, The Adoration of the Three Kings or Magi, and especially The Virgin Mary and the Christ Child. This entertaining tour reveals Medieval and Renaissance understandings of the Christmas story, highlighting religious beliefs and artistic practices unique to the times, shedding light on traditions still practiced today.

 

The PMA has hundreds of works of art from the 14th through the 18th centuries depicting scenes from the Christmas Story, such as The Annunciation, The Nativity, The Adoration of the Three Kings or Magi, and especially The Virgin Mary and the Christ Child. This entertaining tour reveals Medieval and Renaissance understandings of the Christmas story, highlighting religious beliefs and artistic practices unique to the times, shedding light on traditions still practiced today.

 

The PMA has hundreds of works of art from the 14th through the 18th centuries depicting scenes from the Christmas Story, such as The Annunciation, The Nativity, The Adoration of the Three Kings or Magi, and especially The Virgin Mary and the Christ Child. This entertaining tour reveals Medieval and Renaissance understandings of the Christmas story, highlighting religious beliefs and artistic practices unique to the times, shedding light on traditions still practiced today.

 

The PMA has hundreds of works of art from the 14th through the 18th centuries depicting scenes from the Christmas Story, such as The Annunciation, The Nativity, The Adoration of the Three Kings or Magi, and especially The Virgin Mary and the Christ Child. This entertaining tour reveals Medieval and Renaissance understandings of the Christmas story, highlighting religious beliefs and artistic practices unique to the times, shedding light on traditions still practiced today.

 

The PMA has hundreds of works of art from the 14th through the 18th centuries depicting scenes from the Christmas Story, such as The Annunciation, The Nativity, The Adoration of the Three Kings or Magi, and especially The Virgin Mary and the Christ Child. This entertaining tour reveals Medieval and Renaissance understandings of the Christmas story, highlighting religious beliefs and artistic practices unique to the times, shedding light on traditions still practiced today.

 

Travel from the High Renaissance to the Neoclassical period with sculpture, furniture, ceramics, and tapestries.

 

The PMA has hundreds of works of art from the 14th through the 18th centuries depicting scenes from the Christmas Story, such as The Annunciation, The Nativity, The Adoration of the Three Kings or Magi, and especially The Virgin Mary and the Christ Child. This entertaining tour reveals Medieval and Renaissance understandings of the Christmas story, highlighting religious beliefs and artistic practices unique to the times, shedding light on traditions still practiced today.

 

The PMA has hundreds of works of art from the 14th through the 18th centuries depicting scenes from the Christmas Story, such as The Annunciation, The Nativity, The Adoration of the Three Kings or Magi, and especially The Virgin Mary and the Christ Child. This entertaining tour reveals Medieval and Renaissance understandings of the Christmas story, highlighting religious beliefs and artistic practices unique to the times, shedding light on traditions still practiced today.

 

From medieval architecture to rare treasures from various parts of Asia, this tour promises to stir the imagination.

 

Discover elegant and opulent works of art created in turn-of-the-century Paris.

 

The PMA has hundreds of works of art from the 14th through the 18th centuries depicting scenes from the Christmas Story, such as The Annunciation, The Nativity, The Adoration of the Three Kings or Magi, and especially The Virgin Mary and the Christ Child. This entertaining tour reveals Medieval and Renaissance understandings of the Christmas story, highlighting religious beliefs and artistic practices unique to the times, shedding light on traditions still practiced today.

 

This tour explores Sean Scully's 4 works currently on display in the Notations Gallery. We will also view other works in the Modern and Contemporary wing and discuss them from Scully's point of view, and how they relate to his work.

 

Collection Tour

 

The PMA has hundreds of works of art from the 14th through the 18th centuries depicting scenes from the Christmas Story, such as The Annunciation, The Nativity, The Adoration of the Three Kings or Magi, and especially The Virgin Mary and the Christ Child. This entertaining tour reveals Medieval and Renaissance understandings of the Christmas story, highlighting religious beliefs and artistic practices unique to the times, shedding light on traditions still practiced today.

 

Discover the hidden symbols and narrative in Dutch art.

 

See how Robert Adam absorbed and re-interpreted classical motifs and created art and architecture rooted in Italian models.

 

Heraldry began as a system of identification in times of war. Eventually it defined the wearer's position in the world. Explore the Medieval, Renaissance & Armor galleries looking & learning about the coats of arms left on furniture, armor, stained glass, tapestries and more in the collection.

 

This tour looks at the works of Marcel Duchamp, whose presence is evident throughout the art of the 20th century, and also explores the works of his contemporaries and friends, who were influenced by him.

 

In this tour, look at sacred spaces--holy places of worship through the ages and through different civilizations. Begin with the Greek temple, then on to the Abbey of Saint Laurent, then the French Gothic Chapel, the Medieval cloister, the Hindu temple, the Chinese Buddhist temple and the Japanese Buddhist temple.

 

Glimpse the history of the United States through the faces of the Museum's distinguished collection of American portraits.

 

This tour looks at the works of Marcel Duchamp, whose presence is evident throughout the art of the 20th century, and also explores the works of his contemporaries and friends, who were influenced by him.

 

From medieval architecture to rare treasures from various parts of Asia, this tour promises to stir the imagination.

 

Discover treasures of the Renaissance age.

 

1000 years of dance in the Museum's collection.

 

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.

 

Explore Medieval and early Renaissance art through Italian and Netherlandish painting, sculptures and reliquaries, and grand architectural spaces.

 

The Philadelphia Museum of Art holds more than 200 galleries, each a gem in its own way. This tour goes off the beaten path to explore the far corners of the Museum and discover rare, unique, and exceptional works of art in some of these less-frequented galleries.

 

Take a look at stunning works of art by Vincent van Gogh, and examine the innovative ways in which the artist used color in his paintings.

 

This tour focuses on the Museum's extraordinary collection of art by American painters.

 

The Philadelphia Museum of Art holds more than 200 galleries, each a gem in its own way. This tour goes off the beaten path to explore the far corners of the Museum and discover rare, unique, and exceptional works of art in some of these less-frequented galleries.

 

The art of Spain takes center stage in this inspiring tour.

 

Get to know the artists who defied the established rules of art throughout the 20th century. You'll meet Paul Cezanne, Pablo Picasso, Marcel Duchamp, Henri Matisse, Constantin Brancusi, Andy Warhol, and a number of others.

 

Delight in works of art that evoke the life and times of Paris from 1850-1900, as it awakened to become the "City of Light".

 

Explore the many different portraits of the 19th Century.

 

Discover works of art relating to Benjamin Franklin.

 

Discover the Museum’s period rooms, an integral part of the interpretation of art on display within them.

 

Explore the Museum's masterpieces from the Italian Renaissance.

 

Ah, love. The approach of Valentine’s Day reminds us of Cupid, the winged immortal whose legendary arrow sparks love in all it's strikes. This tour looks at love and marriage in both historic and mythological contexts, as represented in works of art from the Museum’s collections.

 

Let's look at pictures and objects around the museum that might attract our local hero, Rocky! From Eakin's sporting pictures, to Knights of old in our armor collection, Rocky would love hanging around in our Museum between rounds!

 

Learn about Philadelphia's own artistic masters in this unique tour.

 

Discover works of art relating to Benjamin Franklin.

 

Explore the works of 19th and 20th Century artists who broke with tradition.

 

In the mood for a bit of scandal? Explore beautiful works of art that were once considered highly inappropriate.

 

See the Impressionists and Post-Impressionists through the eyes of the French Pastry chef. Each work will be compared with a wonderful, mouth- watering dessert. It most likely that you will be hungry after the tour.

 

This tour will focus on the hidden symbols and narratives in Dutch art.

 

Explore works such as the oldest wedding portraits of an African-American couple in an American museum, a tall clock by the first African-American clock maker, and the first painting by an African-American artist purchased by an American museum.

 

From the Medici’s to miniatures—history comes come alive when clues in the canvas reveal stories of the rich and famous

 

Explore the exquisite sculpture from 19th- and 20th-Century France.

 

In this tour, learn about Sansui, the Japanese word for landscape, literally meaning "mountains and water". These two elements comprise the yin and yang of the natural world and are favored subjects of Japanese artists. Discover the awe and respect these artists had for nature through the centuries.

 

Fall in love with over three centuries of romantic-themed works of art.

 

Explore the themes, styles, and techniques that express the "art" and soul of the Museum's Chinese collection.

 

Discover the significance of water in the Museum's collection.

 

1000 years of dance in the Museum's collection.

 

See the Impressionists and Post-Impressionists through the eyes of the French Pastry chef. Each work will be compared with a wonderful, mouth- watering dessert. It most likely that you will be hungry after the tour.

 

Delight in works of art that evoke the life and times of Paris from 1850-1900, as it awakened to become the "City of Light".

 

In this tour, learn about Sansui, the Japanese word for landscape, literally meaning "mountains and water". These two elements comprise the yin and yang of the natural world and are favored subjects of Japanese artists. Discover the awe and respect these artists had for nature through the centuries.

 

Feast your eyes on works of art from the 16th to the 19th centuries as you hear the fascinating tales associated with them.

 

During America’s “Titanic Times” (1876-1917), American industrialists and entrepreneurs, longing for the prestige and status of Europe’s old wealth, used their new riches to purchase art that now fills our museums with Renaissance and Baroque masterpieces. They also supported progressive artists, such as Pennsylvania’s Eakins, Sloan, and Glackens, who painted the elites’ portraits while idealizing and romanticizing America’s urban poor. This tour will introduce you to America’s arts of that era -- both traditional and new, though not yet modern.

 

In this tour, learn about Sansui, the Japanese word for landscape, literally meaning "mountains and water". These two elements comprise the yin and yang of the natural world and are favored subjects of Japanese artists. Discover the awe and respect these artists had for nature through the centuries.

 

See the Impressionists and Post-Impressionists through the eyes of the French Pastry chef. Each work will be compared with a wonderful, mouth- watering dessert. It most likely that you will be hungry after the tour.

 

Discover the hidden symbols and narrative in Dutch art.

 

Learn about Philadelphia's own artistic masters in this unique tour.

 

Take an "inside" look at paintings, furniture, sculpture, block-printed wallpapers, ceramics, and more representing a uniquely European aesthetic.

 

In this tour, learn about Sansui, the Japanese word for landscape, literally meaning "mountains and water". These two elements comprise the yin and yang of the natural world and are favored subjects of Japanese artists. Discover the awe and respect these artists had for nature through the centuries.

 

This tour looks at small and decorative objects from Asia to America and explores how they evolved from purposeful objects to abstract works of art.

 

Discover a variety of styles and techniques in the Museum's superb collection of nineteenth-century and Contemporary art.

 

During America’s “Titanic Times” (1876-1917), American industrialists and entrepreneurs, longing for the prestige and status of Europe’s old wealth, used their new riches to purchase art that now fills our museums with Renaissance and Baroque masterpieces. They also supported progressive artists, such as Pennsylvania’s Eakins, Sloan, and Glackens, who painted the elites’ portraits while idealizing and romanticizing America’s urban poor. This tour will introduce you to America’s arts of that era -- both traditional and new, though not yet modern.

 

From medieval architecture to rare treasures from various parts of Asia, this tour promises to stir the imagination.

 

Discover art's many treasures with a journey through the Museum's extensive collections.

 

Explore the role of nudity as costume in several of the Museum's masterpieces.

 

In this tour, learn about Sansui, the Japanese word for landscape, literally meaning "mountains and water". These two elements comprise the yin and yang of the natural world and are favored subjects of Japanese artists. Discover the awe and respect these artists had for nature through the centuries.

 

See the Impressionists and Post-Impressionists through the eyes of the French Pastry chef. Each work will be compared with a wonderful, mouth- watering dessert. It most likely that you will be hungry after the tour.

 

Explore the themes, styles, and techniques that express the "art" and soul of the Museum's Chinese collection.

 

The tour is an homage to Marcel Duchamp, the giant whose presence is evident everywhere in the art of the 20th century.

 

This tour discusses the role that women have played in art throughout history, and looks at objects by women artists in a variety of mediums and techniques.

 

In this tour, learn about Sansui, the Japanese word for landscape, literally meaning "mountains and water". These two elements comprise the yin and yang of the natural world and are favored subjects of Japanese artists. Discover the awe and respect these artists had for nature through the centuries.

 

In this tour, learn about Sansui, the Japanese word for landscape, literally meaning "mountains and water". These two elements comprise the yin and yang of the natural world and are favored subjects of Japanese artists. Discover the awe and respect these artists had for nature through the centuries.

 

Learn about Philadelphia's own artistic masters in this unique tour.

 

Explore the Museum's extensive collection of Asian delights, including paintings, ceramics, sculpture, and decorative arts from Japan, China, and Korea.

 

Examine the Museum's monumental Constantine Tapestries up close, with a focus on how they were made and the meaning behind their intricate designs.

 

In this tour, learn about Sansui, the Japanese word for landscape, literally meaning "mountains and water". These two elements comprise the yin and yang of the natural world and are favored subjects of Japanese artists. Discover the awe and respect these artists had for nature through the centuries.

 

In this tour, learn about Sansui, the Japanese word for landscape, literally meaning "mountains and water". These two elements comprise the yin and yang of the natural world and are favored subjects of Japanese artists. Discover the awe and respect these artists had for nature through the centuries.

 

Explore the Museum's extensive collection of Asian delights, including paintings, ceramics, sculpture, and decorative arts from Japan, China, and Korea.

 

The tour is an homage to Marcel Duchamp, the giant whose presence is evident everywhere in the art of the 20th century.

 

Discover how flowers have been portrayed in works of art throughout the centuries.

 

In this tour, learn about Sansui, the Japanese word for landscape, literally meaning "mountains and water". These two elements comprise the yin and yang of the natural world and are favored subjects of Japanese artists. Discover the awe and respect these artists had for nature through the centuries.

 

Take an "inside" look at paintings, furniture, sculpture, block-printed wallpapers, ceramics, and more representing a uniquely European aesthetic.

 

In this tour, discover answers to such questions as "Are there any great women artists?" and "Why are there so few women artists?"

 

Learn about Philadelphia's own artistic masters in this unique tour.

 

Discover a collection of work of art depicting Christ's journey to Calvary.

 

Collection tour

 

In this tour, learn about Sansui, the Japanese word for landscape, literally meaning "mountains and water". These two elements comprise the yin and yang of the natural world and are favored subjects of Japanese artists. Discover the awe and respect these artists had for nature through the centuries.

 

Discover the works of one of America's most distinguished Realist painters, Philadelphian Thomas Eakins.

 

Learn about the lifestyles of chic women and the opulent nightlife of 19th century Paris. Explore the city of lights through the Museum's masterpieces--from the Moulin Rouge to the Opera and Ballet.

 

The art of Spain takes center stage in this inspiring tour.

 

Get to know the artists who defied the established rules of art throughout the 20th century. You'll meet Paul Cezanne, Pablo Picasso, Marcel Duchamp, Henri Matisse, Constantin Brancusi, Andy Warhol, and a number of others.

 

Discover the many ways in which the Virgin Mary has been depicted in art throughout the ages.

 

Discover how flowers have been portrayed in works of art throughout the centuries.

 

This tour consists of outdoor scenes that take place after sundown, as well as interior scenes that require artificial light sources. Included are landscapes, cityscapes, genre and historical scenes, and interior scenes of both public places and private social events. In addition, this tour includes biblical and mythological topics.

 

The tour focuses on images of animals throughout the collection. While some animals are big and fierce and others timid and small, all were chosen as subjects by an artist.

 

Explore Medieval and early Renaissance art through Italian and Netherlandish painting, sculptures and reliquaries, and grand architectural spaces.

 

Examine the Museum's monumental Constantine Tapestries up close, with a focus on how they were made and the meaning behind their intricate designs.

 

Get to know works of art from the twentieth century, including the very paintings that marked the beginning of modern art.

 

In this tour, learn about Sansui, the Japanese word for landscape, literally meaning "mountains and water". These two elements comprise the yin and yang of the natural world and are favored subjects of Japanese artists. Discover the awe and respect these artists had for nature through the centuries.

 

Discover the Museum’s period rooms, an integral part of the interpretation of art on display within them.

 

Take a colorful trip through the European and American galleries, and enjoy images of fruit, flowers, flowering trees, and gardens in a variety of media.

 

Learn about Philadelphia's own artistic masters in this unique tour.

 

Past Museum Director Fiske Kimball’s vision of placing art in relevant architectural interiors resulted in the Museum’s period rooms playing an integral role in the interpretation of art on display within them. Wander back in time through a 13th century French Cloister, a 16th century Hindu temple, an interior from Holland's Golden Age, and several 18th century English drawing rooms for an intimate experience illustrating the evolution of styles in painting, furniture, tapestries and porcelain throughout the ages.

 

This tour discusses the role that women have played in art throughout history, and looks at objects by women artists in a variety of mediums and techniques.

 

Discover the Museum’s period rooms, an integral part of the interpretation of art on display within them.

 

From Salon painting to Impressionism, Cubism, Surrealism, Abstract Expressionism, and beyond, explore the way painting in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries has evolved toward a flatter aesthetic.

 

Past Museum Director Fiske Kimball’s vision of placing art in relevant architectural interiors resulted in the Museum’s period rooms playing an integral role in the interpretation of art on display within them. Wander back in time through a 13th century French Cloister, a 16th century Hindu temple, an interior from Holland's Golden Age, and several 18th century English drawing rooms for an intimate experience illustrating the evolution of styles in painting, furniture, tapestries and porcelain throughout the ages.

 

Discover the richness of the museum's medieval art collections through the journeys of pilgrims, the devastation of plagues, and magnificent pageantry.

 

The stories of relationships between fathers and their sons are as old and varied as both humanity and art. While many were loving and supportive, others were confrontational or worse. This tour explores a wide range of father-son relationships in the art of several galleries, sometimes as the subjects and sometimes as the artists.

 

Explore the influence of French artist Marcel Duchamp through the diverse media and unconventional materials of Contemporary Art, often referred to as Non-Art.

 

Past Museum Director Fiske Kimball’s vision of placing art in relevant architectural interiors resulted in the Museum’s period rooms playing an integral role in the interpretation of art on display within them. Wander back in time through a 13th century French Cloister, a 16th century Hindu temple, an interior from Holland's Golden Age, and several 18th century English drawing rooms for an intimate experience illustrating the evolution of styles in painting, furniture, tapestries and porcelain throughout the ages.

 

This tour celebrates 300 years of American women in art. Discover the changing roles and contributions of those who had the courage to pursue their own dreams.

 

In this tour, learn about Sansui, the Japanese word for landscape, literally meaning "mountains and water". These two elements comprise the yin and yang of the natural world and are favored subjects of Japanese artists. Discover the awe and respect these artists had for nature through the centuries.

 

Discover paintings, furniture, sculpture, block-printed wallpapers, and ceramics representing Impressionism, International Realism, and Post-Impressionism.

 

Explore Medieval and early Renaissance art through Italian and Netherlandish painting, sculptures and reliquaries, and grand architectural spaces.

 

See the Impressionists and Post-Impressionists through the eyes of the French Pastry chef. Each work will be compared with a wonderful, mouth- watering dessert. It most likely that you will be hungry after the tour.

 

Get to know works of art from the twentieth century, including the very paintings that marked the beginning of modern art.

 

Learn how this unique genre came to be through works of art by French masters including Claude Monet, Camille Pissarro, and Georges Seurat.

 

Past Museum Director Fiske Kimball’s vision of placing art in relevant architectural interiors resulted in the Museum’s period rooms playing an integral role in the interpretation of art on display within them. Wander back in time through a 13th century French Cloister, a 16th century Hindu temple, an interior from Holland's Golden Age, and several 18th century English drawing rooms for an intimate experience illustrating the evolution of styles in painting, furniture, tapestries and porcelain throughout the ages.

 

For those who love or simply want to learn about Indian art, this tour explores PMA's fabulous collections, showcasing India's 5000 year-old civilization, religions, traditions, and stories through the exotic forms of its art.

 

Discover the Museum’s period rooms, an integral part of the interpretation of art on display within them.

 

In this tour, learn about Sansui, the Japanese word for landscape, literally meaning "mountains and water". These two elements comprise the yin and yang of the natural world and are favored subjects of Japanese artists. Discover the awe and respect these artists had for nature through the centuries.

 

Explore the Museum's extensive collection of Asian delights, including paintings, ceramics, sculpture, and decorative arts from Japan, China, and Korea.

 

Take a look at fashion's role in paintings and the decorative arts, and find out when pointed shoes and tights became a fashion must.

 

This tour explores the history, social customs, and costumes surrounding golf since it’s early days in Scotland during the 15th Century.

 

Discover paintings, furniture, sculpture, block-printed wallpapers, and ceramics representing Impressionism, International Realism, Post-Impressionism, and Art Nouveau.

 

Take a colorful trip through the European and American galleries, and enjoy images of fruit, flowers, flowering trees, and gardens in a variety of media.

 

Discover the Museum’s fascinating collection of arms and armor, including plate and mail armor, swords, daggers, shields, crossbows, and equestrian equipment.

 

Enjoy the sometimes startling and often poignant works of Philadelphian Thomas Eakins.

 

This tour celebrates 300 years of American women in art. Discover the changing roles and contributions of those who had the courage to pursue their own dreams.

 

On this tour, the 13th-century Venetian adventurer and teller of tall tells, Marco Polo, will act as our guide to the artistic wonders of the Silk Route-the delights that China, Persia, India and the Middle East sent west, and those that Venice sent east, along the Silk Road. We will explore this interchange by visiting the Museum's Asian Wing, with a short trip to Venice and its pre-Renaissance neighbors.

 

Explore the art of the Impressionist era, learn about the artists that defined and influenced the movement, and see how their work inspired the masterpieces of modern and contemporary art that would follow.

 

This tour discusses the role that women have played in art throughout history, and looks at objects by women artists in a variety of mediums and techniques.

 

From medieval architecture to rare treasures from various parts of Asia, this tour promises to stir the imagination.

 

In the mood for a bit of scandal? Explore beautiful works of art that were once considered highly inappropriate.

 

This tour covers the period from 1500 to 1850 and studies works of art that were of high importance to all, from common people to aristocrats.

 

Explore the Museum's extensive collection of Asian delights, including paintings, ceramics, sculpture, and decorative arts from Japan, China, and Korea.

 

Learn about the lifestyles of chic women and the opulent nightlife of 19th century Paris. Explore the city of lights through the Museum's masterpieces--from the Moulin Rouge to the Opera and Ballet.

 

Discover architecture, interior decoration, and paintings from the Georgian Period—named after the kings with the name George who reigned from 1714 to 1760.

 

This tour focuses on the Museum's extraordinary collection of American art, including Colonial and Federalist-era paintings, furniture, and decorative arts as well as treasures of rural Pennsylvania.

 

Explore the Museum's extensive collection of Asian delights, including paintings, ceramics, sculpture, and decorative arts from Japan, China, and Korea.

 

Explore the art of the Impressionist and Post-Impressionist eras and learn about the artists that defined and influenced the movement, including masters such as Claude Monet, Camille Pissarro, and Georges Seurat.

 

From dramatic panel paintings to colorful stained glass to ornate architectural elements, discover the Museum's superb collection of treasures from Medieval Europe.

 

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.

 

During the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, at the end of the Ming and the beginning of the Qing Dynasties, the design and craftsmanship of Chinese furniture reached an unprecedented apex. Economic development, a sharp rise in the interest in aesthetics, and the skills of artisans refined over many generations, all intersecting for one elongated moment. Today, over three hundred years later, the elegant restraint and gentle lines of this furniture still move those who look upon it.

 

This tour compares two rural American communities who created some of the most beautiful wood furniture and other domestic items of the 18th- and 19th-centuries. The distinctive decorative art traditions of these communities reflect a deep faith in God and strong work ethic.