Crosswalk or rumble strips? City promises new signage to deter pedestrians stepping into traffic in front of the Art Museum
There’s a big Eakins Oval redesign coming, but completion is years away.
Posts tagged with Philadelphia Museum of Art
Snap a pic: 8 great fall photo spots in Philly
Your Instagram feed will thank you.
Made in America forges ahead despite Philly floods — and vax cards or negative COVID tests are a must
Tens of thousands still plan to descend on the Parkway for the festival, where they'll have to show vax proof or a negative test to get in.
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A week that changed Philadelphia: How the George Floyd protests unfolded
The timeline of eight days that will go down in Philly history.
What happened with the arrest at the Art Museum steps, and why tourists are so important to city leaders
Photo solicitation usually merits a ticket, but this time five police officers showed up.
Philly museum reopening guide: All the cultural institutions you can visit in person
Hours, ticketing procedures and safety protocols to help you plan a trip.
10 giant cast-iron sculptures will be up through June on the Art Museum steps
British artist Antony Gormley said he used words like lull, daze, prop, and ponder as inspiration.
8 Philadelphia institutions that wouldn’t be the same without the Lenfests’ generosity
Gerry Lenfest died Sunday at 88. His local philanthropy was without parallel in the modern era.
This father and son got stranded in Philly overnight. Instead of complaining, they danced.
Next time your flight is cancelled, consider this inspiration to get creative.
Philly Bike Party Solstice Ride
Join regulars and facilitators from Philly Bike Party and CycleScenePHL on a unique solstice ride that ends with an after-party hosted by Taco Tuesday Ride PHL. There's a scenic break at the midpoint to watch the later-than-usual sunset at 8:33 p.m. This is an excellent opportunity for meeting like-minded individuals in a group setting — aka, bike nuts — while also getting a decent aerobic workout.
Where: Philadelphia Museum of Art - Rocky Steps at 2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy.
When: June 22, 2018 from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
How much: Free
At 1 p.m., Philly will #FilltheSteps of the Art Museum to stand against gun violence
The event, organized by Daily News columnist Helen Ubiñas, will go on rain or shine.
Apparently Stallone has his own ‘Rocky Steps’ in North Philly, because Stallone
During Creed 2 filming, the star gave the familiar name to a new set of stairs.
Philly Police: Sledding on the steps is illegal. Art Museum: We have no opinion.
The city's landmark sledding spot is technically private property.