La Salle University Art Museum, Philadelphia

#372 among attractions in Philadelphia

Museum, Art museum

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Facts and practical information

The La Salle University Art Museum is located in the basement of Olney Hall at La Salle University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The museum features six galleries. Collections include European and American art from the Renaissance to the present. Special collections including paper, Japanese prints, rare illustrated Bibles, Indian miniatures, African carvings and implements, Pre-Columbian pottery and Ancient Greek ceramics. Changing exhibits are held of historic and contemporary art drawn from the collections and from outside collections. ()

Coordinates: 40°2'15"N, 75°9'9"W

Address

1900 W Olney AveUpper North District (Logan)Philadelphia 19141-1199 United States

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+1 215-951-1221

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Day trips

La Salle University Art Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Grumblethorpe, Germantown White House, Stenton Mansion, Awbury Arboretum.

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Italianate architecture
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is La Salle University Art Museum open?

La Salle University Art Museum is open:

Monday 9 am - 4 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 4 pm
Thursday 9 am - 4 pm
Friday 9 am - 4 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to La Salle University Art Museum?

Nearby attractions include Wister, Philadelphia (9 min walk), Joseph Pennell School, Philadelphia (11 min walk), Henry S. Frank Memorial Synagogue, Philadelphia (13 min walk), Logan, Philadelphia (14 min walk).

How to get to La Salle University Art Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to La Salle University Art Museum:

Metro

Olney Transportation Center • Lines: Bsl (11 min walk)
Logan • Lines: Bsl (16 min walk)

Bus

Olney Transportation Center (12 min walk)

Train

Wister (13 min walk)
Fern Rock Transportation Center (25 min walk)