Mural Arts Program, Philadelphia

#167 among attractions in Philadelphia

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The City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program is an anti-graffiti mural program in Philadelphia and Pennsylvania, in the United States. The program was founded in 1986 under the direction of the local artist Jane Golden, as part of the Philadelphia Anti-Graffiti Network, with the goal of facilitating collaboration between professional artists and prosecuted graffiti writers to create new murals in the city. It also works with community groups to educate and children in the arts and involve them in the creation of the murals. The program is currently one of the largest employers of artists in Philadelphia, employing more than 300 artists each year. In 2016 the organization was rebranded as Mural Arts Philadelphia. ()

Coordinates: 39°57'55"N, 75°10'1"W

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Center City (Spring Garden)Philadelphia United States

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+1 215-685-0750

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Mural Arts Program – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Barnes Foundation, Reading Terminal Market, Rodin Museum, Eastern State Penitentiary.

0.4 miSW
World-class art exhibits
Barnes Foundation, Philadelphia
12 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Philadelphia, the Barnes Foundation stands as a testament to the vision of Dr. Albert C. Barnes, showcasing one of the world's greatest collections of impressionist, post-impressionist, and early modernist paintings.
0.9 miSE
Shopping, Market
Reading Terminal Market, Philadelphia
24 min walk • Reading Terminal Market, nestled in the bustling heart of Philadelphia, stands as a vibrant emblem of the city's rich culinary diversity and historical significance. This dynamic marketplace, which has been serving locals and tourists alike since 1893, is not just a...
0.4 miSW
Famous sculptures by French artist
Rodin Museum, Philadelphia
12 min walk • Nestled within the heart of Philadelphia, the Rodin Museum stands as a testament to the artistic legacy of the famed French sculptor, Auguste Rodin. This cultural gem, which opened its doors in 1929, is home to one of the largest collections of Rodin's works outside of...
~1940 ftNW
Historic prison with tours and exhibits
Eastern State Penitentiary, Philadelphia
10 min walk • The Eastern State Penitentiary, a hauntingly stark structure located in Philadelphia, United States, stands as a monument to a bygone era of penology. Once the most famous and expensive prison in the world, today it operates as a museum, offering a glimpse into the...
0.9 miS
Shopping, Shopping centre, Architecture
Liberty Place, Philadelphia
24 min walk • Liberty Place is an iconic commercial hub nestled in the heart of Philadelphia, United States. This shopping center, a distinctive feature of the city's skyline, offers a vibrant mix of retail, dining, and entertainment options.
0.4 miS
Temple
Philadelphia Pennsylvania Temple, Philadelphia
12 min walk • The Philadelphia Pennsylvania Temple is a temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Logan Square neighborhood of Philadelphia.
0.4 miSW
Library
Free Library of Philadelphia, Philadelphia
12 min walk • The Free Library of Philadelphia is the public library system that serves Philadelphia. It is the 13th-largest public library system in the United States.
1 miSE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Arch Street Theatre, Philadelphia
25 min walk • The Arch Street Theatre in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, during the 19th century, was one of the three main Philadelphia theaters for plays; the other two were the Walnut Street Theatre and the Chestnut Street Theatre.
0.7 miNE
Theater, Italianate architecture
Edwin Forrest House, Philadelphia
19 min walk • The Edwin Forrest House is a historic house and arts building at 1346 North Broad Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Built in 1853–54, it was from 1880 until 1960 home to the Philadelphia School of Design for Women, at one time one of the nation's largest art schools for women.
~1470 ftS
Park
Matthias Baldwin Park, Philadelphia
8 min walk • Matthias Baldwin Park is a two-acre public park at 423 North 19th Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In 1991, the park was dedicated as Franklin Town Park as part of the 50-acre development called Franklin Town.
0.7 miSW
Nightlife, Restaurant
Cherry Street Tavern, Philadelphia
19 min walk • The Cherry Street Tavern is a bar and restaurant at 22nd and Cherry Streets in the Logan Square neighborhood of Philadelphia. It is notable as a local landmark that has operated in the same location since the early 1900s. The bar was bought by local football legend John "Tex" Flannery in 1972.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Mural Arts Program?

Nearby attractions include The Spring Gardens Community Garden, Philadelphia (3 min walk), Spring Garden, Philadelphia (3 min walk), Franklin Learning Center, Philadelphia (6 min walk), Biberman Building, Philadelphia (6 min walk).

How to get to Mural Arts Program by public transport?

The nearest stations to Mural Arts Program:

Metro

Spring Garden • Lines: Bsl (10 min walk)
Fairmount • Lines: Bsl (9 min walk)

Tram

Girard Avenue & Ridge Avenue • Lines: 15 (13 min walk)

Train

Suburban Station (20 min walk)
Jefferson Station (26 min walk)

Bus

Broad St & S Penn Sq • Lines: 27, 4 (26 min walk)
Greyhound Terminal (26 min walk)