Penn’s History of Art Department prioritizes direct experiences of art, architecture and material culture. Our strong relationships with a wide network of cultural centers at Penn, in Philadelphia, and beyond provide our students with unprecedented access to museum and library collections, performances, screenings, conversations with artists, gallery experiences, and internships. Some of our many partners are listed below.
- Slought
- ICA Philadelphia
- Penn Museum All University of Pennsylvania students are admitted to Penn Museum for free by presenting your PennID card
- Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts (PafA) All University of Pennsylvania students are admitted to PafA for free by presenting your PennID card
- Philadelphia Museum of Art
- Arthur Ross Gallery
- Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts
- Annenberg Center for Performing Arts
- Locks Gallery
- Fisher Fine Arts Library
- The Barnes Foundation
- Scribe Video Center
- Penn School of Design
- International House Philadelphia
- Fabric Workshop and Museum
- Penn Art & Culture Initiative