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Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine ArtsvsThe 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
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Frommer's
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." Full review
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." Full review
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
Afar Magazine "The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is the nation's first museum and school of fine arts, and home to an outstanding permanent collection of American art." Full review
Where "This National Historic Landmark houses America's first art museum and art school, as well as one of the world's largest collections of American art." Full review
Lonely Planet "This prestigious arts school, founded in 1805, occupies two buildings including a masterwork of Victorian Gothic architecture designed by Frank Furness and George Hewitt." Full review
Time Out "The museum—a gem designed by Philadelphia’s Frank Furness and George Hewitt in 1876—takes the viewer on a chronologically arranged tour of American art from the 1760s to today." Full review
Frommer's "Two blocks north of City Hall is the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA), a wonderful museum and teaching facility that was the first art school in the country." Full review
The Franklin Institute Fodor's Concierge
Travel + Leisure Michelin Guide Frommer's
Not For Tourists Afar Magazine
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222 N 20th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
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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 "You gotta love the walk-through heart, which thankfully has been refurbished and expanded since it was built in 1953."
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 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 "The Franklin Institute isn't just kid stuff. All ages love this thoroughly imaginative trip through the world of science." Full review
Not For Tourists "IMAX, Planetarium and lots of kiddie-fare."
Afar Magazine "Be diligent about spending some time at Pennsylvania’s most visited museum." Full review
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Be sure to allow enough time to make your way through the museum’s multiple floors, where entertaining and educational exhibits await.
National Geographic "Mr. Wizard kind of interactive activities that keep the kids busy for hours." Full review
Where "The city’s celebrated, family-friendly science museum explores the history and future of science through hands-on exhibits such as "Your Brain," "Changing Earth," and "Electricity." Full review
Atlas Obscura "A daily replay of the experiment that proved the rotation of the Earth. " Full review
