Philadelphia Museum of Art
No doubt you're aware that the Perelman building is finally open, if only because the construction vehicles and trailers that surrounded the northeast corner of Fairmount and Pennsylvania Avenue for a seemingly endless length of time are in fact gone. What you probably aren't aware of is that the building is open to the public for free through the end of this year (that would be December 31st, if you want to get all specific). The Perelman is hosting several exhibitions at the moment, including large-scale works of sculpture, modern and contemporary art, photography by Alfred Stieglitz, and various gifts that the Art Museum has collected over the years. There's also a special Renoir exhibit, though that one isn't free unless you're a member. The Perelman building also hosts a new cafe where you can grab some grub (though I'm sure the museum staffers have a more eloquent way of putting it) and an installation they call "A Landmark Transformed," documenting the evolution of the Perelman building from its opening as the home base of Fidelity Mutual in the 20s to its new role as an expansion of the Art Museum. In other words, there's plenty to see, and you can finally walk within 20 feet of the building without worrying about a falling 2x4 knocking you on the head.
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