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The Museum will be closed Friday July 4th, Independence Day.
Friday, July 4, 2008

As one of the largest museums in the United States, the Philadelphia Museum of Art invites visitors from around the world to explore its renowned collections, acclaimed special exhibitions, and enriching programs, both in person and online.

Anne d'Harnoncourt 1943-2008

Anne d'Harnoncourt, Director and CEO of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, who led the institution with greatness and grace since 1982, died unexpectedly on June 1, 2008 at her home in Center City Philadelphia.

Read more about her remarkable career and legacy >>

Also On View

Turnierzug Hans Burgkmair des Älteren
From the Renaissance to the Surreal: Gifts to the Library and Archives
September 15, 2007 - Fall 2008
Complementing works of art donated to the Philadelphia Museum of Art over the years, generous patrons have also given thousands of books and manuscripts to the Library and Archives. The Library and Archives is showcasing these wonderful treasures in a series of exhibitions in its new home in the Perelman Building.
Deer Mandala
Cornucopia: Recent Acquisitions in Japanese Art
November 24, 2007 - October 2008
Showcasing a variety of objects that celebrate the Museum's steadily growing collection of Japanese art, this exhibition features paintings, a display of lacquer vessels, and a selection of contemporary works of art.

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Today's Highlight
From the Collection

http://www.philamuseum.org/collections/permanent/52553.html
Self-Portrait with House Gable in the Background
Max Beckmann

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