Area Guide

Culture

Venture off the beaten path to discover a Philly that you won't find in the guidebooks!

LOCATION & INFO

Kimmel Center

260 South Broad Street, (215) 893-1999
Located on Avenue of the Arts, this vibrant venue hosts symphonies, orchestras and tributes to local artists.

Mural Arts Tour

1729 Mount Vernon Street, (215) 685-0754
A 2-hour tour that admires the lively murals in and around Philadelphia’s metro area. Tours are only offered Wednesdays and Saturdays at 11am and leave from the Independence Visitors Center.

Mann Center for the Performing Arts

5201 Parkside Avenue, (215) 893-1999
The Mann Center for the Performing Arts is the region's only nonprofit outdoor cultural arts center offering a diverse season of world-class entertainment.

African American Museum

701 Arch St., (215) 574-0380
This museum houses one of the most significant collections of African-American history and culture in Pennsylvania.

Rodin Museum

22nd St & Ben Franklin Pkwy., (215) 763-8100
Considered the greatest collection of Auguste Rodin sculptures outside of Paris.

Franklin Institute Science Museum

20th St & Ben Franklin Pkwy., (215) 448-1200
The most recognizable part of The Franklin Institute to the public is The Franklin Institute Science Museum. The spirit of inquiry and discovery embodied by Benjamin Franklin Institute is to inspire an understanding of and passion for science and Technology learning.

Academy of Natural Sciences

1900 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy., (215) 299-1000
Founded in 1812, this is the oldest continuously operating scientific research exhibit in the Western Hemisphere, featuring plenty of dinosaurs sure to delight fans of all ages.

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Academy of Music

Broad and Locust Streets, (215) 893-1999
Home to the Opera Company of Philadelphia, the Philadelphia Ballet and Broadway at the Academy.