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Philadelphia maybe famous for it’s role in the birth of the United States but is now a city often overlooked. The city offers a great selection of museums and sights that will inspire your group. The Philadelphia Art Museum most famous for its appearance in the Rocky films actually offers 200 galleries with a myriad of masterpieces to entire period rooms. This unique historic city is a great option for any art group looking for a destination with a difference.
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Includes:
- 3 nights accommodation (Room Only)
- Flights from London inclusive of tax
- Airport transfer Philadelphia
- Free staff place ratio 1:10
- Detailed information pack
- Comprehensive travel and medical insurance
- Itinerary planning service
- VAT
Suggested Activities
Sample Itinerary
Example AccommodationNational Liberty Museum
The National Liberty Museum invites visitors to celebrate the diversity of the American experience and reminds us that we each have the “Power of One” to make a difference.Glass art is a key component of the Museum because it represents both the beauty and fragility of freedom. The Museum houses one of the largest and most important collections of contemporary glass sculptures in the world. The ce...
American Philosophical Society
The APS Museum is the only venue in Independence National Historical Park to host exhibitions exploring history, art, and science. And, it's the newest temporary contemporary art venue in Philadelphia . . . that’s 260 years old.When Benjamin Franklin and friends decided, in 1743, to establish the American Philosophical Society (APS), they studied nature and called themselves natural philosophers. ...
Eastern State Penitentiary
Eastern State Penitentiary set the standard for penal reform, with its soaring, castle-like Gothic architecture and its founders’ Quaker-inspired belief that solitary confinement could reform criminals. The 11-acre prison even had central heat, running water and flush toilets before the White House! A Who’s Who of the underworld – bank robber Willie Sutton, who staged a breakout in 1945, and Al Ca...
Philadelphia Museum of Art
Overlooking one of the nation's most culturally vibrant cities, the Philadelphia Museum of Art welcomes nearly a million visitors each year, encouraging them to embark upon a walk through time that extends across two millennia and six continents. In the main building's sweep of 200 captivating galleries, visitors find many surprises and changing exhibitions. There are striking Renaissance master p...
Rodin Museum
Auguste Rodin (French, 1840–1917) brought monumental public sculpture into the modern era. Though he was well acquainted with the academic traditions and idealized subjects of classical and Renaissance sculpture, Rodin's aim in his work was to be absolutely faithful to nature. His uncanny ability to convey movement and to show the inner feelings of the men and women he portrayed, the bravura of hi...
Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Art
A jewel nestled in the heart of Center City, the Pennsylvania Academy’s vast collection of American art boasts treasures by local and national luminaries such as Charles Willson Peale (founder of the Academy), Thomas Eakins (who taught here), and the Wyeths. One of Gilbert Stuart’s portraits of George Washington is a special source of pride for locals, as are other well-known paintings by artists ...
| Morning | Afternoon | Evening | |
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| Day 1 | Fly to Philadelphia from UK. Transfer to your accommodation |
Group to explore and eat |
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| Day 2 | Visit the Liberty Bell Center and Independence Hall | Afternoon visit the National Liberty Museum |
Group to explore and eat |
| Day 3 | Visit the Philadelphia Museum of Art | This afternoon visit the Rodin Museum |
Group to explore and eat |
| Day 4 | Visit the Eastern State Penitentiary | Transfer to the airport and check-in |
Overnight flight to the UK |
| Day 5 | Arrival into the UK | ||
Best Western Center City Hotel
Welcome to the Best Western Center City Hotel where guests will find full-service accommodations, convenient access to many key area attractions and friendly customer service, all at an affordable price. Ideally located in the heart of Pennsylvania's historic capital city, this Philadelphia hotel boasts well-appointed guest rooms and suites, each featuring high-speed Internet access and cable satellite television. Enjoy an array of hotel amenities including an onsite restaurant, sports bar, outdoor swimming pool and fitness facility.
