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There’s a museum for every interest in Philly, and when you stay at the Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia, you'll find many of them conveniently close. No, really. Are you super into pizza culture? What about New Year’s Day parades? Or perhaps you're fascinated by abnormal body parts preserved in jars of fluid? There’s an an entire museum for that. The more traditional subjects of art, U.S. and world history, science, literature, and culture are covered, too, and covered well, including at the famed Philadelphia Museum of Art, widely considered one of the best museums in the country. Explore these captivating museums in Philly, PA, and enjoy the convenience of being close to all the cultural treasures when you choose our hotel, one of the best hotels close to Philadelphia's cultural gems.

Philadelphia Museum of Art

Find world-famous works that span the ages—from medieval times to the Renaissance to present day—at the majestic Philadelphia Museum of Art, a true masterpiece among art museums in Philly.

(215) 763-8100

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Franklin Institute

Founded in honor Benjamin Franklin, The Franklin Institute is one of the oldest centers of science education in the US. Exhibits focus on diverse topics from space to the human body to Newton's Laws of Physics.

(215) 448-1200

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Mütter Museum

At this one-of-a-kind museum, exhibits unpack the mysteries of the human body through specimens like slices of Einstein’s brain and the livers of conjoined twins, making it a must-visit destination among Philadelphia museums.

(215) 560-8564

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Penn Museum

Take a deep dive into archaeology and anthropology through noteworthy artifacts from all over the world, including ancient Greece, Italy and Egypt.

(215) 898-4000

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Barnes Foundation

For an impressive collection of French Impressionist and Post-Impressionist works, visit this dazzling museum, packed with pieces from Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse.

(215) 278-7000

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Rodin Museum

With the biggest collection from French master Auguste Rodin outside of Paris, this indoor/outdoor museum also features verdant gardens.

(215) 763-8100

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