'Colorful Art In Philly' The Philadelphia Museum of Art is a masterpiece within itself because of it's strong columns in the front of the building, yet it has a soft appealing color and texture to the structure. The Museum is the 3rd largest in the United States while housing over 200 galleries which has spanned over 2,000 years. The face of the Museum is an icon itself because its steps have played a symbolic role in the Rocky movies, where you can see visitors running up … [Read more...]
Titanic Sails into Philadelphia – Exploring the Mysteries of a Tragic Wreck
October 18, 2012 By
'The Titanic Artifact Exhibit - Showcasing more than 300 Legendary Artifacts' The Titanic Exhibit comes to the Franklin Institute, celebrating 100 years of a tragic incident that took place on April 15, 1912. At the time, this ship was the largest in the world and was carrying 2,224 passengers and crew. Colliding with an iceberg during her maiden voyage from Southampton, UK to New York City, the sinking of the Titanic caused the deaths of 1,502 people in one of the deadliest peacetime … [Read more...]
Things To Do In Philadelphia – Spooks, Food, Parades & more
September 28, 2012 By
'Craziness in Philly with Restaurant Week, Spooky Events, & Food Festivals’ What does October in Philadelphia mean to you. It could mean many different things. The start of fall and cooler weather. Halloween and the many activities and events that surround Halloween. The end of Oktoberfest celebrations, food festivals, parades, and football. What is your favorite part of Fall and October. MyPhillyAlive's Halloween special spooky guide will be out by tomorrow, Saturday, September 29, so … [Read more...]
Seeking Hidden Treasures at Penn Museum
July 16, 2012 By
University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology 'Exploring Cultures of the World' The Penn Museum is located on the University of Pennsylvania's campus, across from Franklin Field. It is one of the world’s finest archaeological and anthropological museums which boasts archaeological collections from all over the world. History Penn Museum, which is also known as the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, was founded in 1887. The Museum is … [Read more...]
Free Library of Philadelphia
June 26, 2012 By
'Where Mind Meets Education & Explores History' The Free Library of Philadelphia is located on Vine Street, not far from Logan Square. This large free standing structure is situated right off of the Ben Franklin Parkway, which could be classified as "Museum Row". That's because of such fine museums as the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Franklin Institute, the Rodin Museum, and others that are in the same vicinity. Free Library of Philadelphia History Opening in March 1894, the Free … [Read more...]
The Barnes Foundation Opens on the Parkway
May 22, 2012 By
'World's Leading Collections of French Art' What happens when you leave strict orders not to move or change a thing in your world famous art collection but the funding isn’t enough to last in perpetuity? It is Dr. Barnes’ worst nightmare comes to fruition. His beloved art collection has left Lower Merion. After a decade of litigation, protests and even a documentary, The Art of the Steal: The Untold Story of the Barnes Foundation the famed art collection is relocating to the Parkway with … [Read more...]
Rodin Museum – Museums in Philadelphia
March 14, 2012 By
'The Thinker Hangs Out in Philadelphia' The Rodin Museum is located in the Art Museum District of Philadelphia. The museum contains the largest collection of sculptor Auguste Rodin's works outside of Paris. History of Rodin Museum The Rodin Museum was a gift to the City of Philadelphia from movie theater magnate Jules Mastbaum (American, 1872 - 1926) who began collecting works by Rodin in 1923. His intention was to have a museum that enriched the lives of his fellow citizens. Mastbaum … [Read more...]
National Liberty Museum – Museums in Philadelphia
March 5, 2012 By
'Honoring Diverse People and Heroes' . History of the National Liberty Museum The National Liberty Museum is a place for preserving America’s heritage of freedom. It opened on January 12, 2000 and was founded to help "combat America's growing problem with violence and bigotry by celebrating our nation's heritage of freedom and the wonderful diverse society it has produced." National Liberty Museum Experience & Atmosphere The National Liberty Museum is four … [Read more...]
Van Gogh at the Philadelphia Museum of Art – Museums in Philadelphia
January 31, 2012 By
Van Gogh at the Philadelphia Art Museum "Rare Glimpse of the Artist's Passion for Nature" Van Gogh Up Close opens Feb. 1 at the Philadelphia Museum of Art (PMA). This collection of 46 paintings draws the viewer into the famous painter’s intimate view of nature. In these works, Van Gogh paints landscapes and still life images in a way no artist had before him. He’s looking at scale and unusual angles. Fruit is perched on the edge of the canvas, he’s painting objects from above or … [Read more...]
The Franklin Institute – Museums in Philadelphia
January 16, 2012 By
'One of the oldest Science Museums in the Country' The Franklin Institute, with so many museums in Philadelphia, is such an amazing museum because of its interactive exhibits, innovative thinking towards science, and how the museum challenges you to think outside the box with its exhibits. It's a science museum for both children and adults. The History of the Franklin Institute The Franklin Institute was founded in 1824 and was named after Benjamin Franklin, who was not only one of our … [Read more...]
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