Editing Philadelphia Museum of Art (section)

== Visiting the Museum ==

=== Hours ===

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! Day !! Hours
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| Monday || 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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| Tuesday || Closed
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| Wednesday || Closed
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| Thursday || 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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| Friday || 10:00 AM - 8:45 PM
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| Saturday || 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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| Sunday || 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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The museum is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and July 4th.

'''Extended Holiday Hours:''' The museum typically offers extended hours between December 26 and January 5.

=== Admission ===

Admission prices are subject to change. For current ticket prices, visit the museum's website at philamuseum.org or call (215) 763-8100.

'''General Admission Includes:'''
* Access to the main building galleries
* Access to the Perelman Building
* Access to the Rodin Museum
* Access to historic houses Mount Pleasant and Cedar Grove (seasonal)
* Ticket valid for two consecutive days

'''Discounts Available:'''
* Youth 18 and under: Free
* Students with valid ID: Reduced price
* Seniors 65+: Reduced price
* PA ACCESS/EBT cardholders: Free for up to 4 adults
* Military (active duty and families): Free Memorial Day through Labor Day

=== Free Admission Days ===

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'''Regular Free/Pay-What-You-Wish Days:'''
* '''First Sunday of each month:''' Pay-what-you-wish admission
* '''Friday evenings:''' Pay-what-you-wish admission (10 AM - 8:45 PM)

'''Other Free Admission Programs:'''
* '''Youth 18 and under:''' Always free
* '''Bank of America cardholders:''' Free first full weekend of each month
* '''Blue Star Museums:''' Free for active military Memorial Day through Labor Day
* '''Wawa Welcome America:''' Free days June 19 - July 4 (varies annually)

=== Rodin Museum Access ===

'''Yes''', your Philadelphia Museum of Art ticket includes same-day admission to the Rodin Museum, located nearby on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway at 2151 Benjamin Franklin Parkway.

The Rodin Museum houses the largest collection of Auguste Rodin's sculptures outside Paris, including casts of "The Thinker," "The Burghers of Calais," and "The Gates of Hell." The museum is a short walk from the main building along the Parkway.

Your ticket also includes the Perelman Building (modern and contemporary art, photography, and costumes) and the historic houses Mount Pleasant and Cedar Grove in Fairmount Park.