About

General Info

The Philadelphia Show, held annually on the East Terrace of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, showcases an outstanding selection of collectible antiques, art and design presented by over forty of America’s leading dealers. Learn more about the joy of collecting through educational dealer talks, show tours or take part in a self-guided treasure hunt. Come experience the amazing array of fine art, Americana, furniture, folk art, ceramics, porcelain, silver, jewelry, textiles, decorative arts, and feel the thrill of the hunt.

Tickets

Date & Times

Preview Party

Thursday, April 25

The Preview Party is a first look at the fine works of art that will be on view at the show.

Learn More

Open to the Public

Friday, April 26

11:00am – 7:00pm

Saturday, April 27

Sunday, April 28

11:00am – 6:00pm

11:00am – 5:00pm

Admission

General Admission

Bundle Ticket – museum and show

$20

$35

Beneficiary

This year proceeds from the Philadelphia Show support the Division of Learning and Engagement at the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

The mission of the Philadelphia Museum of Art is to bring the visual arts to diverse audiences as a source of delight, illumination and lifelong learning. Education is at the heart of this mission. Through a wide range of arts education programs and community engagement and access initiatives, we connect people with art and inspire connection, creativity, critical thinking and self-expression.

Our programs engage diverse audiences of all ages and abilities from our youngest learners to families, to teens and adults. We are committed to accessibility and breaking down barriers, so we offer many of our programs free-of-charge or at discounted rates. School tours are free for all School District of Philadelphia students and teachers and our monthly “Pay What You Wish Family Festivals” offer families low-cost opportunities to engage in art making, gallery tours, and musical and dance performances. We also distribute 13,000 Free Family passes and 5,000 Art Kits each summer throughout the Free Libraries and Parks and Rec Centers throughout the city.

Show Committee

Show Committees

Amy Fox*

Chair

Ellen Simon*

Vice-Chair

Anne Hamilton*

Honorary Chair

Marta Adelson*

President, The Women’s Committee

Cathy Altman*

Carol Blank*

Gwen Goodwill-Bianchi

Reid N. Bodek

Michele Brotman

Ann Calvert

Ellen Caplan*

Susan Charleston

Dunham Townend Churchill

Sarah Coulson*

Kirstin Engelman

Grace Fitts

Carrie Ann Floyd

Eleanore H. Gadsden*

Grete Greenacre

Suzett Hamilton

Hannah Henderson*

Cynthia B. Holstad

Angela Hudson*

Suzanne C. Jacobs

Joan Johnson*

Carol W. Jones

Anja Levitties

Michele Lockwood*

Holly Luff

Linda McCarthy

Mimi Melvin

Leslie Anne Miller

Joan R. Momjian

Martha H. Morris*

Karyn Mullen

Liz Murray

Karen R. Nagel

Carolyn Bedrosian Nagy

Arlene Olson

Katharine A.S. Padulo

Zoe Pappas*

Barbara Podell

Sharon Pollack

Judy Pote

Olivia Rabe

Gretchen Riley

Ann Dee Rome

Marsha Rothman*

Laura Rothrock*

Anne Rubin*

Susanna Saunders

Sally Sharkey*

Stephanie Simmerman

Keith Straw

Boo Stroud

Robin Switzenbaum

Michelle Tate

Nancy Taylor

Elissa Topol

Susan Vitale

Eve Walker

Beverly Wilde

Robin Williams*

Lisa Williamson*

Pam Yih

Susan Zelouf

*Show Steering Committee

FAQs

Getting to The Show

Can I drive to the tent?

Yes, you can drive to the front of the tent to drop off passengers. Turn left off of Anne D’Harnoncourt Drive coming from Kelly Drive passing the West Entrance of the museum. Continue clockwise around the museum building. Parking is available in museum garage with trolley service to the tent. Valet parking is also available at the show entrance for $30.
Can I park in the museum parking garage?

Yes, you can park in the museum parking garage and then take a free trolley or walk around the museum building to the East Terrace. Parking with validation at the front of the show is $15.
Can an Uber/Lyft drop me off at the tent?

Yes, ride share vehicles can drive around the museum building to the East Terrace and drop passengers at the entrance to the tent.

Buying, Selling, & Appraising

May I bring an object to the show for appraisal?

No. We do not offer appraisal services at the Show.
May I sell some of my own antiques at the show?

No. Only the Show’s dealers are allowed to sell their merchandise.
Is it possible to purchase items at the show?

Yes. Items displayed by the dealers are for sale to the public. Sales are directly between the dealers and buyers. Please check the dealers’ websites for specific information or ask them in person at the show.
How do I find a specific object?

Browse our list of Dealers to see if they represent something that you are looking for. You can contact them directly for help through their linked websites.

Attending the Show

How do I purchase tickets for the preview?

Tickets are available online. Just click on the tickets button on the website to be routed to the ticket purchasing platform. Tickets can also be purchased at the door.
What are the shows hours and ticket prices?

Show Dates

Preview Party: Thursday, April 25, 5:00–9:00 p.m.

Friday, April 26, 11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.

Saturday, April 27, 11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

Sunday, April 28, 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Run of the show tickets

General admission                  $20

PMA/TPS $35

PMA members $16

Groups of 10 or more             $15 per person

Youths (18 and under)            Free
Will there be food available at the show?

Yes, there is a cafe in the show with lunch items like sandwiches and salads until 4pm and then snacks and drinks until closing.

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