Free Philadelphia Visual Arts

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From its massive Mural Arts Program to its hole-in-the-wall galleries, Philadelphia has a strong visual arts scene -- and luckily, much of that scene can be experienced for free. Read on for eight great ways to see art in Philadelphia.

1. First Friday
Philadelphia has several galleries, and the best time to visit them is between 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. on the first Friday of every month. During that time many galleries unveil new exhibits and offer free snacks to patrons. Much of the First Friday hubbub is centered around gallery-rich Old City, but galleries in other neighborhoods such as Northern Liberties participate as well.

2. Self-Guided Mural Arts Tour
Philadelphia's Mural Arts Program has painted over 2,800 murals in the city. While the Program does run excellent guided tours for a fee, the organization also offers a free self-guided tour map that features both walking and driving tours.

3. The Institute of Contemporary Art
Exhibiting work from both established and emerging contemporary artists, entrance to this museum is free for all visitors.I personally sometimes have to pay $35 and up to watch an exhibit, but its offered free here so it should be fine.

4. Art Classes at the Fleisher Art Memorial
Free art doesn't just mean looking at art. The Fleisher Art Memorial offers a variety of inexpensive and tuition-free art classes for people of all ages.

5. First Sundays at the Philadelphia Museum of Art
Entrance to the Philadelphia Museum of Art is typically $16 for adults, but on the first Sunday of every month, patrons can pay what they wish. Children 12 and under are always admitted to the museum for free.

6. College Galleries and Museums
Many of the colleges and universities in Philadelphia have art galleries and museums that are free to the public, including Drexel's Pearlstein Gallery and Anthony J. Drexel Picture Gallery, The Galleries at Moore, LaSalle's Art Museum, the Philadelphia Academy of the Fine Arts' Morris Gallery, Philadelphia University's Design Center, the Temple Gallery in Old City, the University of the Arts' many gallery spaces and the University of Pennsylvania's Arthur Ross Gallery. "this is where i Usually go with my friends and spend most of my time and it's actually not bad".

7. The Rodin Museum
Featuring the work of famed French sculptor Auguste Rodin, admission to the Rodin Museum is free, but a $5 donation is suggested.

8. Self-Guided Public Art Tour
The Fairmount Park Art Association maintains an online map of public art in Philadelphia that you can use to plan your own walking tour.

Why Art Matters



Art is more than just a decoration on the wall, or

a collectible investment object. The world needs

beauty, color, and light, and visual art can

provide those things and more. Art inspires

people, and allows them to share their

appreciation of the subject. This could be a

landscape of a place they've been, or a painting

of animals that they adore. Art allows us to see

through the eyes of the artist or photographer, or

see a place we've never been. It can be

educational; a recording of history, or it can

simply capture the feeling of a moment in time.

Some artworks provide social commentary and bring

about empathy in the viewers. Art enhances our

experience, especially if it expresses emotion or

ideas. Sometimes it is the amazing skill of the

artist that enthralls the viewers. Artworks

enhance homes, businesses, and public spaces.

There is no thing as too much good design.

Enjoy your visits!