Explore the work of legendary photographer Michael Nichols.
- Friday, August 18, 2017, 6:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. (SOLD OUT)
- Tuesday, August 22, 2017, 2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. (SOLD OUT)
- Sunday, August 27, 2017, 10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. (SOLD OUT)
2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Let your love of art and literature come together. Join us for coffee and a discussion of I am Venus: A Novel with author Barbara Mujica. This breathtaking historical novel reimagines the dramatic life and loves of the Baroque Spanish painter Diego Velázquez. The riveting account of a great artist's rise to prominence, this novel is set against the backdrop of political turmoil and romantic scandal.
The Members' Book Club meets in the Library's Reading Room located on the second floor of the Perelman Building. Each session includes coffee and a discussion lead by our library staff. Starts at 2:15 p.m.
Featuring masterworks by such artists as Picasso, Duchamp, and Dali, this tour chronicles the course of modern art.
What does Philly do best? No, not cheesesteaks. ART! Featuring works by famous Philly artists, and images inspired by the city's most colorful characters, this tour is sure to bring out your inner Phanatic.
- Wednesday, August 23, 2017, 6:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
- Tuesday, August 29, 2017, 10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. (SOLD OUT)
Enjoy nature, architecture, history, and public art in Fairmount Park on this 90-minute stroll along the Schuylkill River. Moderate walking involved; weather permitting.
- Tuesday, September 5, 2017, 10:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
- Wednesday, September 13, 2017, 6:15 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
- Saturday, September 23, 2017, 10:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
- Tuesday, September 26, 2017, 2:15 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
This tour celebrates the contributions made by African American artists to the history of art and culture.
- Wednesday, September 6, 2017, 6:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
- Saturday, September 9, 2017, 10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
- Friday, September 15, 2017, 6:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
- Sunday, September 17, 2017, 2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
In this tour, discover Jewish art in its many facets, from 17th-century masterpieces to cutting-edge contemporary art.
- Thursday, September 7, 2017, 10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
- Tuesday, September 12, 2017, 2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
- Wednesday, September 27, 2017, 6:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
Explore some of the world’s most renowned masterpieces of sculpture.
- Friday, September 8, 2017, 2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
- Thursday, September 14, 2017, 10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
- Monday, September 18, 2017, 2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
- Thursday, September 28, 2017, 10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Art historian Elizabeth A. Anderson shares stories about the Museum's rich history, from its Centennial Exhibition origins to its transition into the new millennium.
Starts at 2:15 p.m.
Get an overview of some of the Museum’s most renowned treasures.
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Explore the galleries in this after-hours member event. Celebrate Philadelphia Assembled, an exhibition that joins art and civic engagement. Enjoy stories and conversations with collaborators and local community members. Light bites and refreshments available for purchase; complimentary transportation between the main Museum building and the Perelman Building.
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Hear more about the plans for our Frank Gehry–led transformation, from Jessica Sharpe, Director of Visitor Operations and Membership.
Membership Required
Paid tickets required$40 members; $50 member guests. Includes transportation, guided tour, and light refreshments.
Experience Martin Puryear’sBig Bling, the artist’s largest temporary outdoor sculpture. Then enjoy an exclusive tour of Martin Puryear: Prints, 1962–2016 at the Print Center with exhibition curator Ruth Fine and Shelley Langdale, Associate Curator of Prints and Drawings, Philadelphia Museum of Art.
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Explore the breadth of work created by the Peale family with Carol Soltis, Project Associate Curator.
Experience Old Masters Now before it opens to the public.
- Friday, October 27, 2017, 10:00 a.m. - 8:45 p.m.
- Saturday, October 28, 2017, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- Sunday, October 29, 2017, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, October 31, 2017, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, November 1, 2017, 10:00 a.m. - 8:45 p.m.
- Thursday, November 2, 2017, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Get the inside scoop and learn how to make the most of your membership this year. Join us in the galleries to discover a few secrets of the collection. Afterward, meet fellow insiders and meet Museum staff while enjoying complimentary snacks.
Enjoy a 30-minute guided tour highlighted by informal discussions with three artists about their work. Following the tour, you will have the opportunity to explore the show at your leisure.
- Thursday, November 9, 2017, 6:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
- Friday, November 10, 2017, 11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Membership Required Paid tickets requiredMembers $30; Patron members ($1,500) and above receive two complimentary tickets
An opportunity for members to experience the exhibition Old Masters Now: Celebrating the Johnson Collection without the crowds
- Creation Made Visible
- Tuesday, November 14, 2017, 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Examine the painter’s process through imaging technology with Mark Tucker, The Neubauer Family Director of Conservation.
- Tuesday, November 14, 2017, 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
- Sketching Outdoors with Constable, Courbet, and Monet
- Tuesday, December 19, 2017, 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Consider the logistics and challenges of painting outside with Jennifer Thompson, The Gloria and Jack Drosdick Curator of European Painting and Sculpture and Curator of the John G. Johnson Collection.
- Tuesday, December 19, 2017, 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
- Bosch/Not Bosch
- Tuesday, January 16, 2018, 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Delve into the question of who made a painting and how do we know with Christopher Atkins, The Agnes and Jack Mulroney Associate Curator of European Painting and Sculpture, and Manager of Curatorial Digital Programs and Initiatives; and Mark Tucker, The Neubauer Family Director of Conservation.
- Tuesday, January 16, 2018, 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
- Unveiling Titian
- Tuesday, February 13, 2018, 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Join Teresa Lignelli, The Aronson Senior Conservator of Paintings, for a conversation about the recently restored Portrait of Archbishop Filippo Archinto.
- Tuesday, February 13, 2018, 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Membership Required Free tickets requiredFree for Sponsors ($500) and above. Space is limited; reservations required.
Join Elisabeth Agro, Curator of American Modern and Contemporary Crafts and Decorative Arts, for a tour of At the Center: Masters of American Craft. This installation focuses on people who have shaped the field of American modern and contemporary craft.
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Membership Required Free tickets requiredMembers free. Space is limited; reservations are required.
Be part of an insightful exchange with Timothy Rub, our George D. Widener Director and CEO. He'll answer questions submitted by members. Hear about upcoming exhibitions, the expansion and renovation of our main building, and the overall vision for the future of the Museum.
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.6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Young Friends Program
Reservations requiredFree for Young Friends and public; general admission not included. Space is limited.
Connect with new and familiar faces over casual conversation and complimentary cocktails. Learn about the Young Friends program, the difference it makes in the art community, and upcoming events.
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Young Friends Program Reservations requiredFree for Young Friends; Young Friend guests $5. Space is limited; reservations are required.
Encounter art in unexpected places. Explore the newest Inside Out installation in Old City during First Friday and see how the Museum is bringing its collection into the community. Followed by a nearby happy hour.
9:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Party with a purpose in the Museum’s Great Stair Hall. Enjoy after-hours access to art, dancing to the sounds of DJ Royale, an open bar, and surprises around every corner. Visit www.philamuseum.org/yfevent for more information.
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.7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Enjoy an exclusive preview of this site-specific double bill featuring a Renaissance work by Monteverdi and a new piece by Lembit Beecher. Monteverdi's tale of Tancredi, who battles with a soldier (his lover Clorinda in disguise) is staged in the medieval cloister. Beecher's response to Monteverdi's work, a modern tale of a returned soldier haunted by war, follows in the Great Stair Hall.
