While in Philadelphia, visit the Academy of Fine Arts with its exhibitions focusing on the work of contemporary American artists since 1760!
Philadelphia's Academy of Fine Arts is the oldest art museum in the United States and has been designated a National Historic Landmark.
The museum, spread over 11 galleries, presents a wide variety of temporary exhibitions, mainly devoted to contemporary American artists. Its permanent collection covers works by American artists from the 1760s to the present day.
With around 14,000 works of art in its collection, you'll be able to find unique exhibitions on a variety of themes, such as women in the arts, fantasy and nostalgia, and the impact of art in times of war.