In 2017, the Inside Out initiative brought replicas of collection favorites to neighborhoods throughout Philadelphia.
Community Engagement
The Philadelphia Museum of Art strives to build and maintain partnerships with community organizations, schools, and social service agencies. We offer programs and educational opportunities that connect diverse communities with the museum’s rich collections and resources. Supporting community-based initiatives in youth development and arts education, the museum reaches out to communities around the region with the mission of making art accessible to everyone.Community Programs
The Division of Education partners with cultural, educational, and social service organizations to engage diverse audiences and foster inclusion and civic responsibility. With the generous support of grant funding, the museum is able to offer free admission and transportation to a number of Philadelphia-based community organizations.Learn More >>
Community Partnerships
Through a long-term commitment to partner organizations, the Division of Education provides collaborative art programs and museum visits for neighborhood groups and families. All projects are created with community leaders so that curriculum and programs are customized to the interests and needs of the community partner. The Division of Education also supports special short-term projects to provide art programs and museum visits themed in conjunction with special exhibitions at the museum. Current community partnerships include Broad Street Ministry, Project HOME, and People’s Emergency Center, where skilled teaching artists offer on-site art classes.Museum Tours
The museum education staff works year round with community partners to customize free tours and workshops. Each program is planned in collaboration to provide a distinctive experience that reflects the interests and activities of the community organization.Teen Programs
Our teen programs are designed to inspire, mentor, and prepare students for leadership roles and further study in the visual arts. For more information and applications, contact teens@philamuseum.org.For more information, please contact The Division of Education by phone at 215-684-7580 or by e-mail at .