Perelman Building, Philadelphia

Name: Perelman Building
Address: 2525 Pennsylvania Ave, Philadelphia, 19130, United States
Telephone: +1 215-763-8100

#99 among attractions in Philadelphia

Museum, Art museum

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Facts and practical information

The Ruth and Raymond G. Perelman Building—originally the Fidelity Mutual Life Insurance Company Building—is an annex of the Philadelphia Museum of Art containing exhibition galleries, offices, conservation labs, and the museum library. It is an Art Deco building that features cathedral-like entrances and is adorned with sculpture and gilding. The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Perelman Building is located at the intersection of Pennsylvania Avenue and Fairmount Avenue, facing the Philadelphia Museum of Art's main building across Kelly Drive. ()

Built: 1926 (98 years ago)Coordinates: 39°58'3"N, 75°10'45"W

Address

2525 Pennsylvania AveCenter City (Fairmount - Art Museum)Philadelphia 19130 United States

Contact

+1 215-763-8100

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Day trips

Perelman Building – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Philadelphia Museum of Art, Fairmount Water Works, Rodin Museum, Eastern State Penitentiary.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Perelman Building open?

Perelman Building is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 10 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Perelman Building?

Nearby attractions include Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia (5 min walk), Philadelphia Freedom Concert, Philadelphia (5 min walk), Rocky Steps, Philadelphia (5 min walk), Fairmount, Philadelphia (6 min walk).

How to get to Perelman Building by public transport?

The nearest stations to Perelman Building:

Tram

Poplar Street & Stillman Street • Lines: 15 (9 min walk)
26th Street & Poplar Street • Lines: 15 (10 min walk)

Train

Philadelphia 30th Street Station (21 min walk)
Suburban Station (29 min walk)

Bus

Bolt Bus (22 min walk)
Megabus (22 min walk)

Metro

30th Street • Lines: Mfl (24 min walk)
Fairmount • Lines: Bsl (26 min walk)