Philly Night Out at the Philadelphia Museum of Art

Meet up with college students and recent grads on Friday, November 10, for a Philly Night Out at the Philadelphia Museum of Art! Sign up here, and pay what you wish for admission any time between 5pm and 8:45pm as you explore the many sections of the museum, including the main galleries and special exhibitions! More info on the new exhibitions below.

Sign up for Philly Night Out at the Philadelphia Museum of Art here!

Exhibitions to check out…

Collecting Japanese Art in Philadelphia

Selections in this installation range from ceramics, metalwork, painting, and lacquerware, to contemporary bamboo art. They showcase the breadth of Japanese art and spotlight people who were instrumental in shaping the collection.

El Origen de la Noche (The Origin of Night)

Experience an immersive sound installation by 4Direcciones Audiovisual (directed by Diana Rico and Richard Decaillet) working in collaboration with a group of traditional authorities from indigenous communities of the north-west Amazon, as well as anthropologists, musicians, and linguists. This sound installation is organized into eight sequential chapters that convey myth and ritual through narration, chants, music, and the sounds of nature.

The Shape of Time: Korean Art after 1989

This exhibition brings together works by contemporary artists of Korean descent in a vibrant installation where they bend time and place—addressing the past, present, and future to make sense of their complex cultural experiences.

Student Memberships

Interested in unlimited access to the iconic Philadelphia Museum of Art? College students can purchase an annual membership to the Philadelphia Museum of Art for just $25 for the full year, meaning you can visit any time, any day. The membership includes free admission for you, half-priced admission for your guests, discounts in the store and café (and on parking!), access to the Member Lounge with free coffee and tea, and member programs.

And BTW: The Philadelphia Museum of Art offers Pay-What-You-Wish admission EVERY Friday evening! After you fall in love with the museum at this Philly Night Out, you can keep coming back for more every. single. week.