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Masonic Temple vs Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Masonic Temple and Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts are both endorsed by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Masonic Temple ranks marginally better than Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. Masonic Temple is ranked #11 in Philadelphia with endorsements from 9 reviews including Atlas Obscura, Fodor's and Lonely Planet.
Masonic Temple
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1 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
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Fodor's
"The temple is one of the city's architectural jewels, but it remains a hidden treasure even to many Philadelphians."
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Concierge
"The city's best-kept secret, this ornate 19th-century temple designed to house the state's Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Pennsylvania hides in plain sight across from City Hall."
Not For Tourists
"Giant staircases and oak appointments."
Michelin Guide
1 Star
"This Medieval Norman-style granite structure (1873) marked by spires and towers was conceived by Masonic brother James Windrim."
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National Geographic
"“Stunning architectural features that look like wood or stone but are actually ornate plaster”...Stone Norman cathedral exterior and huge, lavish interior rooms with such themes as a Grecian temple "
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Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
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118 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
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Fodor's
"This High Victorian Gothic structure is a work of art in itself."
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Concierge
"The nation's oldest museum and school of fine arts, founded in 1805, preens in the middle of Center City."
Lonely Planet
"A prestigious academy that has a museum with works by American painters, including Charles Willson Peale and Thomas Eakins."
Michelin Guide
1 Star
"Housed in an ornate brick and limestone Victorian structure (1876, Frank Furness and George Hewitt), the museum exhibits three centuries of artistic styles."
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Condé Nast Traveler
"One of the country's pre-eminent art schools (alumni include filmmaker David Lynch and painter Maxfield Parrish) is also home to one of Philadelphia's best art museums."
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