Discover our collection of arms and armor including swords, shields, and equestrian equipment.
- Wednesday, February 20, 2019, 6:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. (CANCELED)
- Wednesday, February 27, 2019, 2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Hear how Rodin shaped modern sculpture through his new approaches to the form and function of monuments.
- Thursday, February 21, 2019, 10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
- Sunday, February 24, 2019, 10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. (SOLD OUT)
- Thursday, February 28, 2019, 10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Explore the exhibition Fabulous Fashion: From Dior’s New Look to Now and experience the drama and glamour of some of the most creative feminine fashions ever designed.
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Hear how Rodin shaped modern sculpture through his new approaches to the form and function of monuments with Alexander Kauffman, the Andrew W. Mellon–Anne d’Harnoncourt Postdoctoral Curatorial Fellow.
Offered in conjunction with the new installation at the Rodin Museum, Rethinking the Modern MonumentReligious works by great artists of the Renaissance, including van Eyck, van der Weyden, and Botticelli.
- Friday, March 8, 2019, 10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
- Wednesday, March 13, 2019, 10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
- Saturday, March 16, 2019, 2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
- Friday, March 22, 2019, 10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
- Sunday, March 24, 2019, 10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
- Wednesday, March 27, 2019, 6:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
An introduction to our extensive collection of art from China, Korea, and Japan.
- Saturday, March 9, 2019, 2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
- Tuesday, March 12, 2019, 2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
- Sunday, March 17, 2019, 2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
- Wednesday, March 20, 2019, 6:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
- Saturday, March 23, 2019, 10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
- Sunday, March 31, 2019, 10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Membership Required
Free tickets requiredFree for new members. Space is limited; reservations required.
Get the inside scoop on how to make the most of your membership. Then tour the galleries with us to discover a few secrets of the collection. Afterward, meet fellow insiders and get to know museum staff over snacks.
Confused about art? Sometimes we are, too. This tour will talk you through common methodology, themes, and symbols found throughout our collection.
- Tuesday, March 12, 2019, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
- Thursday, March 14, 2019, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, March 20, 2019, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Learn about the ins and outs of paper conservation and the works in our collection that require specialized care.
- Tuesday, March 19, 2019, 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
- Saturday, March 23, 2019, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Join curators for a food-inspired tour, then enjoy a meet-and greet lunch with Stir Executive Chef Mark Tropea.
From models to artists, mistresses to muses, explore the essential role women have played in the creation of art.
- Wednesday, April 10, 2019, 2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
- Friday, April 12, 2019, 10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
- Saturday, April 13, 2019, 10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
- Sunday, April 14, 2019, 2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
- Wednesday, April 17, 2019, 6:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
- Thursday, April 25, 2019, 10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
- Sunday, April 28, 2019, 2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Be among the first visitors to experience The Impressionist’s Eye. Bring guests for only $10 each.
- Friday, April 12, 2019, 10:00 a.m. - 8:45 p.m.
- Saturday, April 13, 2019, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- Sunday, April 14, 2019, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Be among the first visitors to experience Yoshitoshi: Spirit and Spectacle. Bring guests for only $10 each.
- Friday, April 12, 2019, 10:00 a.m. - 8:45 p.m.
- Saturday, April 13, 2019, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- Sunday, April 14, 2019, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Explore the exhibition The Impressionist’s Eye. Peer over the shoulder of Claude Monet, Mary Cassatt, Vincent van Gogh, and others as they make their indelible mark on canvas, paper, and bronze.
- Tuesday, April 16, 2019, 2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. (SOLD OUT)
- Thursday, April 18, 2019, 10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. (SOLD OUT)
- Wednesday, April 24, 2019, 2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. (SOLD OUT)
- Wednesday, May 8, 2019, 10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. (SOLD OUT)
- Saturday, May 11, 2019, 10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. (SOLD OUT)
- Tuesday, May 14, 2019, 10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. (SOLD OUT)
- Thursday, May 16, 2019, 2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. (SOLD OUT)
- Thursday, May 23, 2019, 10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. (SOLD OUT)
9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Membership Required Paid tickets requiredMembers $38; guests $45; free for Associates and above ($2,500+); includes show admission and transportation
Take a curator-led tour of American silver at the museum, then enjoy a showcase of Philadelphia’s history and tradition at the Philadelphia Antiques & Art Show.
Full itinerary:9:00–10:00 a.m.
Enjoy a tour of American silver with David Barquist, the H. Richard Dietrich, Jr., Curator of American Decorative Arts, at the museum before it opens to the public. 10:00–10:30 a.m.
Travel to the Philadelphia Antiques & Art Show via trolley service. Light treats will be provided during the drive (and Kosher for Passover). 10:30–11:15 a.m.
Take a tour of the Philadelphia Antiques & Art Show with those involved in its making. Learn more about the show’s detailed planning and meet vendors. 11:15 a.m.–noon
Enjoy free time to explore the show at your leisure. Noon–12:30 p.m.
Travel back to the museum via trolley service.
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Join Michelle Fisher, The Louis C. Madeira IV Assistant Curator of European Decorative Arts, for a presentation that explores the visionary and controversial designs that will be featured in a special exhibition coming this fall.
9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Membership Required Paid tickets requiredMembers $25; Patrons and above ($1,500+) receive two complimentary tickets to private tours per year.
Start your morning with a crowd-free tour of Yoshitoshi: Spirit and Spectacle led by exhibition curator Shelley Langdale (Park Family Associate Curator of Prints and Drawings).
Discover Dutch art and culture from the early Renaissance to modern times, featuring works by artists like Jan Steen and Van Gogh.
- Tuesday, May 7, 2019, 2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
- Friday, May 10, 2019, 10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
- Wednesday, May 15, 2019, 6:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
- Friday, May 17, 2019, 2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
- Tuesday, May 21, 2019, 2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
- Wednesday, May 22, 2019, 10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Membership Required
Reservations requiredNew members free; guests $10
Trolley from the main building provided
Mingle with museum staff and other new members while enjoying the landscape of Fairmount Park and complimentary treats. Then get a glimpse into Philadelphia's rich cultural heritage as you walk through the historic house, Cedar Grove.
9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Membership Required Paid tickets required$25 members; Patron and above ($1,500+) receive two complimentary tour tickets; reservation required
Get an insider’s point of view of The Impressionist’s Eye with Jennifer Thompson (The Gloria and Jack Drosdick Curator of European Painting and Sculpture and Curator of the John G. Johnson Collection).
Young Friends Events & Programs
Through a broad range of special events and educational activities organized around the Museum’s world-famous collections, the Young Friends provide a forum for increased appreciation of the arts.6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Take a tour through the galleries with Pennsylvania Ballet dancers before enjoying free drinks with the Young Friends of the Ballet.
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Get fired up for spring with a behind-the-scenes tour of our European and Decorative Arts storage followed by a sculpting lesson with the Clay Studio and complimentary drinks.
12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Escape the city for an afternoon at Cedar Grove. BYO picnic, play garden games, and learn about our Young Friends program.
Associates and Chairman’s Council
Through unique and diverse events and exclusive access to Museum experts, Associates and Chairman's Council members witness firsthand how their support positively impacts the art, the people, and the programs of the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Associate Sponsors and above are invited to join Museum curators for a discussion on feminism and social activism in art.
- Wednesday, February 20, 2019, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (CANCELED)
- Wednesday, February 27, 2019, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Historian and museum scholar Elif Gokcigdem examines how museums can foster empathy through experiential learning and storytelling while also serving as platforms for dialogue and reflection.
