
Philadelphia Art Museum
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One of the largest art museums in the U.S., with collections spanning ancient, medieval, Renaissance, Impressionist and modern art — and home to the famous "Rocky Steps." Formerly the Philadelphia Museum of Art. PUBLIC DATA — compiled from publicly available sources; not verified on-site by AbleVu. Please confirm specific needs with the venue before visiting.
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Accessibility Features
Sign in to add a feature- Elevator accessLast reported Oct 8, 2026Business Input
- Service animals welcomeLast reported Oct 8, 2026Business Input
- Step-free entranceLast reported Oct 8, 2026Business Input
ASL interpreter available · Assistive listening devices+2 more
- ASL interpreter availableLast reported Oct 8, 2026Business Input
- Assistive listening devicesLast reported Oct 8, 2026Business Input
- Closed captioningLast reported Oct 8, 2026Business Input
- Hearing loop / induction loopLast reported Oct 8, 2026Business Input
Audio navigation / tour · Large-print materials+1 more
- Audio navigation / tourLast reported Oct 8, 2026Business Input
- Large-print materialsLast reported Oct 8, 2026Business Input
- Service animals welcomeLast reported Oct 8, 2026Business Input
Audio navigation / tour · Sensory mornings+1 more
- Audio navigation / tourLast reported Oct 8, 2026Business Input
- Sensory morningsLast reported Oct 8, 2026Business Input
- Service animals welcomeLast reported Oct 8, 2026Business Input
Assistive listening devices · Closed captioning+4 more
- Assistive listening devicesLast reported Oct 8, 2026Business Input
- Closed captioningLast reported Oct 8, 2026Business Input
- Elevator accessLast reported Oct 8, 2026Business Input
- Hearing loop / induction loopLast reported Oct 8, 2026Business Input
- Large-print materialsLast reported Oct 8, 2026Business Input
- Step-free entranceLast reported Oct 8, 2026Business Input
Service animals welcome
- Service animals welcomeLast reported Oct 8, 2026Business Input
Service animals welcome
- Service animals welcomeLast reported Oct 8, 2026Business Input
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PUBLIC DATA (sources listed in description) MOBILITY • Fully wheelchair accessible, with elevators to all floors; barrier-free west and north entrances, café and store • The Rocky Steps have no adjacent ramp, but the top landing can be reached through the museum; the area around the Rocky statue is accessible • Seating throughout the galleries • Complimentary manual wheelchairs and adjustable-height canes inside each entrance RESTROOMS • All restrooms are accessible and have baby-changing stations; accessible water fountains near most restrooms DEAF / HARD OF HEARING • Gallery films and videos are closed captioned • FM assistive listening devices with t-coil loops • ASL interpreters for guided tours with 2 weeks' notice BLIND / LOW VISION • Free audio tours (including for blind and partially sighted visitors) at Visitor Services desks; audio tour transcripts available • Large-print materials on request (3 weeks ahead) AUTISM / SENSORY • Sensory Friendly Mornings (first Sunday of each month) — explore select galleries before public hours • Programs for neurodivergent visitors, visitors with Parkinson's and their care partners, and veterans OTHER • Service animals permitted (emotional support animals not allowed) • One personal attendant per visitor with a disability admitted free • Personally adapted tours for individuals and groups with disabilities (2 weeks' notice)
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Sources: Philadelphia Art Museum; Accessibility page (philamuseum.org/visit/accessibility); Visit Philadelphia; Guide to Accessible Philadelphia (visitphilly.com/features/accessible-philadelphia). Retrieved Oct 2026; Public Source; Business Input
