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The entire Museum will be open Labor Day September 1st.
Friday, August 29, 2008

As one of the largest museums in the United States, the Philadelphia Museum of Art invites visitors from around the world to explore its renowned collections, acclaimed special exhibitions, and enriching programs, both in person and online.

Anne d'Harnoncourt 1943-2008

Anne d'Harnoncourt, Director and CEO of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, who led the institution with greatness and grace since 1982, died unexpectedly on June 1, 2008 at her home in Center City Philadelphia.

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Also On View

Bed Hangings & Chair Seat Covers
December 8, 2007 - Fall 2008
For Europeans during the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries, China—or Cathay as it was sometimes called—was a magical place. This exhibition includes nine Chinoiserie textiles and embroideries from the Museum's outstanding collection.
Sabari Birds
Now Through December 07, 2008
This exhibition brings together over twenty-five drawings, prints, and watercolor paintings to explore “contemporary” art on the Indian subcontinent over the past century, a period that witnessed dramatic social and artistic transformations.

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What's New

Today at the Museum

Daily Tours
European Art 1100–1500
Starts at 10:00 a.m.

Daily Tours
Introduction to the Collections
Starts at 11:00 a.m.

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