A large art museum at the end of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, reached by the 72 granite steps from the Rocky films. Its collection spans European impressionists, medieval galleries, arms and armor, period rooms and Asian art across several floors.
Highlights
- Rocky Steps and statue
- European impressionist paintings
- Arms and armor galleries
Good to know
- First Sunday of each month is pay-what-you-wish
- Plan several hours or two days
- Tickets also cover the Rodin Museum
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