Arts and Theater and Culture, Oh My!

Philadelphia is a great place to visit for its visual arts, great music scene, theater, night life and much more. In this city, there are so many interesting attractions for the entire family, along with a wealth of our country’s history.

Taking in visual arts to start the day off for a family or individual person in this exciting city, can be the thing to do, at one of the many museums in this town. The Mutter Museum has a collection medical instruments dating between 1750 and the present. You will also find memorabilia of famous scientist and physicians. The Philadelphia Museum of Art is another great museum to visit for a visual feast, that can be eye opening. This museum is one of the largest museums in the United States and one of the most important museums as well. You will find works by Philadelphia artist Thomas Eakins, Picasso, Braque, Matisse , Duchamp and others. There is plenty for those who are into pop art, color field painting, and contemporary work.

To satisfy your desire for the music scene you can began with a visit to the Academy of Music. This academy is a historical landmark and a part of the cultural life in this city. This Academy opened in 1857 and is the oldest grand opera house in the United States, that is still used for its original purpose. For visitors who enjoy music in their nightlife, there are many clubs offering music and dancing. The music scene has evolved in Philadelphia, to keep in pace with many of the other major cities. There is music for all ages in this city. In the city of Philadelphia you can find good theater for children and adults, that can quench your thirst for a stage performance while taking in this city.You thought this was good? Brace yourself: How Self-Publishing is Like an Upside-Down Urinal