Mordern, Free, Best Art Museums in Atsion Lake

"Tom Crane & Benjamin Riley // Photo provided by the Barnes Foundation. Room after room in the Barnes is filled with some of the greatest Impressionist, Post–Impressionist, and early Modernist paintings—works of art created by the very painters who led the movements: Picasso, Renoir, and Matisse. Speckled in between the paintings are other forms of art, such as African art, Native American pottery and jewelry, and Pennsylvania–German furniture."

"Let's start with one of my favorite places in Philadelphia, the Barnes Foundation, created and staged by Albert Barnes. This singular museum might be considered an exercise in one man’s enormous ego. But it's nonetheless one of the greatest private collections in the entire world."

"Located on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia, The Barnes Foundation is hailed for its timeless art collection and prestigious educational institution."

"The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is a museum and art school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was founded in 1805 and is the first and oldest art museum and art school in the United States. Location: 118 N Broad St  |  Phone:  (215) 972-7600"

"If you’re looking for the next big name in contemporary art, the ICA is a go-to destination. Founded in 1963 by the visionary Holmes Perkins, the Institute of Contemporary Art at the University of Pennsylvania was designed to expose students to innovative, up-and-coming areas of art and culture. Committed to bringing under-recognized artists into the spotlight, the gallery hit the ground running, holding Andy Warhol’s first-ever museum solo show in 1965."

"The Institute of Contemporary Art at the University of Pennsylvania believes in the power of art and artists to inform and inspire. Founded in 1963 ICA has developed an international reputation as a preeminent venue for contemporary art and culture. A non-collecting museum, ICA is also one of the only kunsthalles in America."

"The Institute of Contemporary Art or ICA is a contemporary art museum dedicated to exhibiting the innovative art of our time. More about the Institute of Contemporary Art, Click Here. Location: University of Pennsylvania, 36th & Sansom Sts  |  Phone:  (215) 898-7108"

"A hidden gem nestled within the University City neighborhood on the University of Pennsylvania campus, the Penn Museum is dedicated to anthropology and archaeology. The collection is comprised of art and artifacts largely discovered by the University's own archaeologists and researchers in the 19th and early-20th centuries. Galleries are organized by geography and culture, and include China and Japan, The Middle East, Egypt, Mexico and Central America, Native Americans, Ancient Rome and Greece, and Ancient Israel."

"With one of the best archeology and anthropology collections in the United States, this museum boasts over 30 galleries displaying items from around the world. Exhibits range from Egyptian mummies to Greek coins, from musical instruments from Africa to Native American totem poles. The collections were enhanced by expeditions run by the school to various areas, and even contain several world famous items."

"This jewel of a museum holds the biggest collection outside France of the work of sculptor Auguste Rodin (1840–1917). Occupying a 20th-century…"

"I am not as crazy as to ask you to take a taxi just for the sake of ice cream: this awesome ice cream shop is located right next to Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens and that’s the next stop on our itinerary. First of all, I couldn’t miss a café with such a catchy name. I know it’s temping, but don’t ask the counterperson what’s so gay about this ice cream and whether eating it is going to make you gay. Apparently, they get asked these questions a lot, so the answer is printed on the menu."

"Near Sam's Morning Glory Diner is the famous Philadelphia Magical Gardens: an extensive art gallery adorned with mosaic art made from recycled materials. From the fantastical lower level to an outdoor "backyard" with twisting paths, you'll use up your camera's storage space taking photos galore."

"This limited time pop-up photo exhibit event features an array of photo booths decorated by Philly artists - all for one reason: selfies. This event is the first of its kind in the city and is only going on until September 3, 2018 - so if you haven't already gotten your tickets, do it now!"

"The Philadelphia Museum of Jewish Art (PMJA) is located within historic Congregation Rodeph Shalom. In addition to its special-exhibit gallery, the Museum features a permanent collection of important works by accomplished artists, including William Anastasi, Chaim Gross, Tobi Kahn, Joan Snyder, Shelley Spector, Boaz Vaadia and Roman Vishniac."

"Franklin Court is complex of museums, structures, and historic sites within Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia. It is located at the site of Benjamin Franklin's Philadelphia residence (from 1763 to his death in 1790). Be sure to check out the underground Benjamin Franklin Museum, Franklin Court Printing Office, and Franklin Court Courtyard on your visit."

"Hidden behind the Post Office (walk through the post office, or talk the cobblestone alleyway) you will find Franklin Court. This is the area where Ben Franklin’s house was once located. Although the structure no longer remains, an outline of the house has been constructed to give you an idea of size and shape."

"Franklin Court is one of the most fascinating historical places in Philadelphia. It’s located at the site of a home that Benjamin Franklin built in 1763 and lived in until his death in 1790. Franklin Court is among the Philadelphia monuments that were restored or created for the 1976 Bicentennial celebration."

"Recognized by Guinness Records as the home of the largest collection of pizza memorabilia, this "pizza museum" also serves up some very memorable pies. Whole pizzas are available in a variety of eclectic flavor combos with toppings like honey goat cheese, Buffalo sauce, spicy mustard, sirloin and soy chorizo, or diners can order single slices from a smaller list of rotating choices. Adventurous kids looking to try something a little different can try the Bob Shieldsmoose, a white pie with brisket, blue cheese, garlic and horseradish."

"A post shared by Pizza Brain + Desert Bar @ PB (@mypizzabrain) on Aug 19, 2019 at 2:42pm PDT. *Must be love pizza on the brain.* Believed to be the world’s first museum dedicated to the fan-fav dish, Pizza Brain’s Museum of Pizza Culture (located in Pizza Brain’s pizzeria), houses a range of items celebrating ‘za. With pieces dating back to the 1940’s all the way through the present day, the collection tells the tale of pizza’s rise to popularity."

"Luckily for pizza fans, this Fishtown pizzeria doubles as the world’s first pizza museum, complete with pizza-related vinyl records and pizza-bearing action figures, from Homer Simpson to Spider-Man. With pie names like “Forbes Waggensense” and “Felix Huppert,” the brick-oven pies are as quirky as their home. The owners serve up similar creations at their Brewerytown location, Pizza Dads."

"If you want to reward great service, you can leave a tip for your delivery person. The tip amount is always up to you."

"With an indoor pirate ship-themed playground, freshly brewed beer from Mainstay Independent Brewing Company, and a menu full of upgraded comfort food, Craft Hall checks all the boxes for a day of family-friendly fun. Good news: Craft Hall guests can now park next door in Lot A at Rivers Casino."

"No ordinary liquor store, this hidden gem has possibly the biggest Korean alcohol selection on the East Coast. The shop carries “several brands of soju and makgeolli, as well as the more celebrated varieties like beopju and baekseju,” raves Shinjoo Cho, chair of the Statue of Peace Plaza Committee, who says she was emotionally stricken the first time she encountered such bounty. “They’re mostly rice-based wine,” she explains."

"This impressive Ukrainian Catholic cathedral calls Philly’s Poplar neighborhood home. Built in 1966 on the site of a former 1907 building, the current cathedral reflects authentic Byzantine architecture and is based on the Hagia Sofia (St. Sophia) Cathedral in Istanbul. Pope John Paul II visited in 1979."

"Take your kids and hop on one of the “Once Upon a Nation” storytelling benches around Old City, where you’ll get a very Philly experience: a story about our country’s history told by experts (sometimes in costume). Kids can learn while enjoying all the beauty of Old City. Find the exact locations and times for the benches here."

"Once Upon A Nation Storytelling Benches are open from eleven in the morning to four in the afternoon. You can find these special benches at thirteen different stations through Historic Philadelphia."

"The free-to-stroll-through Elfreth’s Alley was home to the 18th-century artisans and tradespeople who were the backbone of colonial Philadelphia. While a modern city has sprung up around it, the alley now preserves three centuries of evolution. Philadelphia citizens still occupy these homes, with their old-fashioned flower boxes, shutters, Flemish bond brickwork and other architectural details."