PAFA - Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts | Since 1805

PAFA - Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts | Since 1805
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Visit America’s first museum and school of fine arts — established in 1805.
Open Thursday–Monday from 10 AM to 5 PM, with extended hours until 8 PM on Fridays →
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Please Note:
The galleries will be closed on Sunday, May 3, and Monday, May 4
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Exhibition
A Nation of Artists
April 12, 2026
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September 5, 2027
Exhibition
Bodies and Souls
March 14, 2026
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July 12, 2026
CURRENT EXHIBITIONS
UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS
For more than two centuries, the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts has played a central role in shaping American art—educating artists, inspiring the public, and preserving cultural history.
Founded in Philadelphia in 1805 as the nation’s first art museum and school, PAFA has evolved alongside changing artistic movements while overcoming challenges and celebrating major milestones. As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary in 2026, PAFA marks its own 220th year by exploring archival stories and key moments that highlight the institution’s long legacy of creativity, resilience, and innovation.
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Upcoming Events
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Workshop: Screen-Printing onto Ceramic Tiles with Eliza Strauss-Jenkins
April 23, 2026
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April 30, 2026
Continuing Education
Drawing on Mylar Workshop (In-Person) with Shushana Rucker
April 25, 2026
A Nation of Artists
Exhibition Tours: A Nation of Artists
April 25, 2026
A Nation of Artists
Exhibition Tours: A Nation of Artists
May 2, 2026
Exhibition Reception
Student Works: From the 2025-2026 Academic Year
May 8, 2026
A Nation of Artists
Exhibition Tours: A Nation of Artists
May 9, 2026
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In the News
Philadelphia should take pride in PAFA’s next chapter
April 6, 2026
A Nation of Artists: PAFA and PMA Present Landmark Exhibition with Middleton Family Collection
February 12, 2026
Woodmere and PAFA Present Bodies and Souls A Two-Venue Exhibition Exploring Representation, Presence, and the Liberatory Power of Figurative Art
February 3, 2026
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America's First Museum and Art School
As the first art museum and school in the United States, PAFA celebrates the transformative power of art and art-making. Through its world-class museum and school, PAFA nurtures and recognizes artists at every turn in their career.
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visit us Thursday to Sunday
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museum hours, accessibility, building access, and special admission programs
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