Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts

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Convention Center District

118 & 128 N. Broad St.
Philadelphia, PA 19102
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Colleges/Hospitals - Schools/Colleges/Universities

PAFA is America’s first art museum and school of fine arts. Combining the traditional with the contemporary, PAFA’s faculty of working artists trains the painters, sculptors and printmakers of tomorrow. PAFA offers full-time programs, including: a 4-year Certificate program; Bachelor of Fine Arts; Post-Baccalaureate Certificate, and a Master of Fine Arts.

Distance from Independence Visitor Center: 1.18 miles
Distance from Sister Cities Visitor Center: 0.75 miles
Distance from Pennsylvania Convention Center: 0.82 miles

Attractions - Museums

Discover America’s first art museum and school of fine arts. Founded in 1805, PAFA's renowned collection of American art spans two centuries and includes works by the country's greatest artists. Visit PAFA's Historic Landmark Building, one of America's finest examples of Victorian Gothic architecture, and the Hamilton Building, a soaring contemporary space.