Art & Culture in Philadelphia

Explore the vibrant art and culture scene of Philadelphia. From museums and hidden galleries to beautiful architecture and street art, our Spotters have discovered the perfect places for every art and culture enthusiast. Discover the Fabric Workshop and Museum or explore the Penn Museum of Anthropology, home to the largest collection of African artifacts in the U.S. Discover these and many more cultural gems in the city!

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59 Hidden Gems

The Percy Street Project

An electric light mural

"The Percy Street Project" is a public art installation in Philadelphia planned to span the entire 1300 block. Come at night to see 'The Electric Street'.

Art & culture

Holly

Miller

Apr 28, 2025

Philadelphia Insectarium & Butterfly Pavilion

FUN

My favorite thing about the "Philadelphia Insectarium & Butterfly Pavilion" by far is that it's very community-focused: I was toured by a local 4th grader!

Art & culture

Holly

Miller

Apr 28, 2025

Spruce Street Harbor Park

Pop-up summer park

"Spruce Street Harbor Park" is a true gift of the city of Philadelphia to its citizens, an ode to summer itself... I'll be there in a hammock!

Art & culture

Bars

Relaxing

Restaurants

Cara

Jo Castellino

Apr 27, 2025

Abstract Mural Callowhill

Artist Tim McFarlane

Philadelphia’s Mural Arts has helped create literally thousands of gorgeous murals all over. I'm in love with the new abstract mural by Tim McFarlane...

Art & culture

Bronwyn

Lepore

Apr 18, 2025

The Modern Republic

Midcentury home decor

"The Modern Republic" in Philadelphia is a midcentury modern home decor shop that is colorful, ebullient, high-ceilinged, and tastefully curated!

Art & culture

Shopping

Bronwyn

Lepore

Apr 16, 2025

Lil Nas X Mural Gayborhood

LGBTQ icon

"Lil Nas X Mural Gayborhood" in Philadelphia is 36-feet-large and portrays the early 21st-century LGBTQ+ icon that's conquered the world...

Art & culture

Bronwyn

Lepore

Apr 16, 2025

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Art & Culture in Philadelphia

City guides by those who know the city in and out!

Our Locals' Favorite Art & culture

Bronwyn

Holly

You?

Doug

Jeff

Andrea

Rob

Cara

City guides by those who know their city best!

Why not just trust our Locals?

Bronwyn

Holly

You?

Doug

Jeff

Andrea

Rob

Cara

The Percy Street Project

An electric light mural

Holly

Miller

Philadelphia Insectarium & Butterfly Pavilion

FUN

Holly

Miller

Spruce Street Harbor Park

Pop-up summer park

Cara

Jo Castellino

Abstract Mural Callowhill

Artist Tim McFarlane

Bronwyn

Lepore

The Modern Republic

Midcentury home decor

Bronwyn

Lepore

Lil Nas X Mural Gayborhood

LGBTQ icon

Bronwyn

Lepore

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