National Constitution Center vs Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Both are recommended by professional travelers. Overall, National Constitution Center is preferred by most reviewers compared to Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. National Constitution Center comes in at #5 in Philadelphia with accolades from 8 sources including Where, Fodor's and Michelin Guide.
National Constitution Center
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525 Arch Street, Independence Mall, Philadelphia, PA 19106
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Fodor's
"This 160,000-square-foot museum brings the U.S. Constitution alive through a series of highly interactive exhibits."
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Concierge
"The 160,000-square-foot museum, designed by I.M. Pei's firm and opened in 2003, is a must-see on the historic trail."
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This highly recommended museum makes the United States Constitution sexy and interesting for a general audience through theater-in-the-round reenactments."
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Not For Tourists
"A Presidential wonderland."
National Geographic
"“An indispensable and engaging source of historic information about a young country.”—Dave Davies. Take the oath of office or a seat on the Supreme Court via interactive, family-oriented..."
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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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