The Best Museums To Visit On Your Trip To Philadelphia
By BARBARA PAVONE
Philadelphia Museum of Art
One of the oldest art museums in the country, the Museum of Art is home to paintings by Renoir and Van Gogh, Grace Kelly’s wedding dress, and the Kienbusch Collection of armor.
Benjamin Franklin Museum
This museum is an immersive and educational experience for all ages with artifacts of Ben Franklin and has the remains of his home and Franklin Court.
Museum of the American Revolution
This museum has invaluable historical items, like George Washington's tent from the Revolutionary War and the first newspaper printing of the Declaration of Independence from 1776.
Rodin Museum
Business tycoon Jules E. Mastbaum founded the Rodin Museum to exhibit his collections of hundreds of the artist’s drawings, sketches, and sculptures, such as The Thinker.
Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site
Visitors can have an eerie, unforgettable experience walking the hallways here, with permanent exhibits, including Al Capone's cell and Jewish life in the prison.