So you’re planning your getaway to Philadelphia, and you’re excited about everything that this fantastic city has to offer. A rich historical heritage and burgeoning culinary scene have long made the city of brotherly love a major destination in America. However, one of Philadelphia’s most treasured features is without a doubt its prodigious art scene.
Depending on your definition of the term “museum,” there are close to 100 such facilities and institutions in the area. At Renaissance Properties, we provide extended stay hotels in Philadelphia, so you don’t have to cram them all in on one day or even a week. We want you to stay, explore our city, and most of all, enjoy yourself.
With that enjoyment in mind, here are a few of the best museums our city has to offer.
The Philadelphia Museum of Art
The city’s go-to art and cultural center boast a comprehensive collection of art from all periods and areas of the world. It also features gorgeous views of Boathouse Row and the Schuylkill River.
Our favorite feature: the iconic “Rocky Steps” where every day countless adults and children alike run up to emulate the city’s fictional hero.
The Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Art
This teaching academy is well-known for its collection of 19th and 20th-century paintings, sculptures, and works on paper. The collection is only rivaled by its dazzling outside architecture. The school attracts some of the most promising and talented young artists from around the world.
Our favorite feature: the PAFA offers family programs so parents and children can engage in creating, appreciating, and collecting art together in the museum.
The Institute of Contemporary Art
Since 1963, this institute has been the scene of some of the most groundbreaking trends in the history of contemporary art, including first-ever museum shows of Andy Warhol and others. The ICA features wide-open spaces and high ceilings to allow artists of all mediums express themselves.
Our favorite part: the many multimedia installations that climb, hang, or scatter throughout the galleries.
It’s easy to see that you could spend a lifetime in Philadelphia just exploring its art scene. At Renaissance Properties, we can help you do just that with our short term rentals in Philadelphia.
Call us at 215-395-1803 or visit https://www.renaissancepropertiesgroup.com/ to reserve your luxury extended stay home today!