Philly's murals are well worth the time, whether you pick up a walking tour map and make a day of it with family and friends, or take one of the five official Philadelphia Mural Arts Tours offered every week. Each one is a great way to introduce yourself to the city. Some photos below of murals taken in the fall of 2008.
The Barnes
The Barnes is an historic site of great interest as well as a museum housing unusually eclectic and uniquely arranged collections of art, including the works of includes Picasso, Monet, Cezanne, and Matisse. This unique arrangement of such diverse collections should be seen before The Barnes is moved to its new location on Benjamin Franklin Parkways in Philadelphia. While there has been much controversy about the move, also extensively litigated, there is no disagreement that The Barnes' collections, is something everyone should experience. The grounds alone are beautifully manicured and maintained. There are workshops in horticulture and art as well as internships for students. The Barnes was established by Dr. Albert Barnes in 1922 and is managed by The Barnes Foundation.
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For more information on museums and historic sites, please visit the Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission.
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