Philadelphia Museum of Art

The Philadelphia Museum of Art stands as one of America's largest and oldest art museums, chartered in 1876 and housed in its iconic 1928 building on Fairmount since completion. Boasting over 240,000 works spanning two millennia—from ancient artifacts and Renaissance masterpieces to Impressionist icons like van Gogh's Sunflowers and the world's premier Marcel Duchamp collection—it anchors Philadelphia's cultural scene with unmatched depth in European, American, and Asian art. Highlights include the finest Thomas Eakins holdings globally, a vast outdoor sculpture garden, and even a relocated 14th-century Buddhist temple, drawing global visitors for its thoughtful curation and dynamic exhibitions. Worth the climb up the famed 'Rocky Steps,' it rewards art lovers and novices alike with surprises in every gallery.