“The Philadelphia Museum of Art is the cultural heart of a great city that is the place for creative play, with a surprise around every corner. The main building opened its first year with a record attendance of one million visitors. The museum has a collection of about 240,000 objects, including an important collection of European, American, and Asian origin. The museum has diverse types of artwork, including sculpture, paintings, prints, drawings, photographs, armor, and decorative arts. Visitors can explore online lesson plans and other pre-K–12 learning resources on the museum's collection and exhibits, and it offers a wide array of affordable services and programs to meet visitors' needs. The museum provides free access to military personnel during the summer. Every year, the museum hosts several special exhibits, including touring exhibitions with other museums in the United States and abroad. The Philadelphia Museum offers free admission for members and children under 4.”
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