Art and Controversy in Philadelphia

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Art and Controversy in Philadelphia

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania audio tour: Art and Controversy in Philadelphia
This is a 1mi walking tour
It takes an average of 35 mins to complete.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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About the Tour

Eccentric artists, secret art sales, angry film fans, and trustee deceit, Philadelphia's art scene, is filled with contention. This Philadelphia walk goes beyond the Liberty Bell, The Constitution, and cheesesteaks, to explore some of Philadelphia's most beguiling art controversies. Discover the stories and the infamous names who created scandals that rocked Philadelphia's art world. From Rodin's legendary sculptures to Rocky trumping the Philadelphia Art Museum's popularity. These are some of the tales that have helped shape the face of Philadelphia.

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Sarah Miduski

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I'm a travel nerd and travel writer, with an affinity for architecture, photography, ice cream, and geeky fandoms. Though I enjoy exploring the world, I love coming home to The City of Brotherly Love, Philadelphia. I can be found at Obligatory Traveler.

Preview Location

Location 23

The Rocky Statue and the Philadelphia Museum of Art

You've arrived at the last stop of the tour.

In front of you is one of Philadelphia’s top tourist attractions, The Rocky Statue. It’s not uncommon to see a queue of visitors lined up to get a picture with this film icon.

We’ve had a decent walk, so if you’d like to rest,... Read More
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Major Landmarks

  • Swann Memorial Fountain

  • The Barnes Foundation

  • Rodin Museum

  • Philadelphia Museum of Art

Getting There

Route Overview

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  1. Start location
    Logan Square, Philadelphia, PA 19103, USA
  2. Total distance
    2km
  3. Final location
    2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA 19130, USA
  4. Distance back to start location
    1km

Directions to Starting Point

Philadelphia Phlash Bus- You can pick up the Phlash Bus at multiple locations in the city. A single ride costs $2.00 and an all day pass is $5.00. Take the Phlash Bus "Westbound Stops," and get off at the Franklin Institute stop. Cross the street and you will be at Logan Square Fountain

Septa Train-You can take the Septa train to Suburban Station. After getting off of the train, make a left onto JFK Blvd, turn left onto N. 16th Street, then make a left onto the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Keep going straight and you will come to Logan Square Fountain.

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Tips

Places to stop along the way

Visiting the inside of The Free Library of Philadelphia, The Rodin Museum, and The Philadelphia Museum of Art is a great way to spend some additional time.

Best time of day

Best time of day is 10am-5pm to ensure you can wander about the Rodin Museum garden

Precautions

In this tour you will be crossing a lot of crosswalks. Please obey crosswalk signs. Drivers can be a bit erratic on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway and safely crossing the street is important.

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