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Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts vs The Franklin Institute

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and The Franklin Institute are both highly recommended by those who travel for a living. Overall, The Franklin Institute ranks significantly better than Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. The Franklin Institute scores 94 with praise from 11 publications such as Not For Tourists, Travel + Leisure and Concierge.

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
9 / 10
118 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
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Fodor's Fodor's
"This High Victorian Gothic structure is a work of art in itself." Full review
Concierge Concierge
"The nation's oldest museum and school of fine arts, founded in 1805, preens in the middle of Center City."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"A prestigious academy that has a museum with works by American painters, including Charles Willson Peale and Thomas Eakins."
Michelin Guide 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." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler 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." Full review
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The Franklin Institute
The Franklin Institute
9 / 10
222 N 20th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Founded more than 175 years ago to honor Benjamin Franklin, this science museum is as clever as its namesake, thanks to an abundance of dazzling hands-on exhibits." Full review
Concierge Concierge
"You gotta love the walk-through heart, which thankfully has been refurbished and expanded since it was built in 1953."
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"The walk-through, pulsing model of the human heart at this well-heeled science emporium is macabre enough to enchant children." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"Founded in 1824 to teach science to artisans and mechanics, the Franklin Institute and its museum have made science entertaining." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"The Franklin Institute isn't just kid stuff. All ages love this thoroughly imaginative trip through the world of science." Full review
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