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Woodmere Art Museum in Philadelphia
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Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, US
Highlights
Live performances
Yes
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Yes
Amenities
Good for kids
Yes
Toilets
Yes
Restaurant
No
Crowd
Family friendly
Yes
Phone: +1 215-247-0476
Site: http://www.woodmereartmuseum.org/
Site: http://www.woodmereartmuseum.org/
Opening hours
- Monday:Closed
- Tuesday:Closed
- Wednesday:10AM–5PM
- Thursday:10AM–5PM
- Friday:10AM–5PM
- Saturday:10AM–6PM
- Sunday:10AM–5PM
Comments (199)
Wonderful Victorian mansion converted to a museum, dedicated to local artists, with many cultural events. The director, Bill, is incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about the arts. Definitely a museum to visit with the family. Plenty of parking and beyond the must see ongoing exhibits a historical site with incredible architecture and a history worth learning.
We went here for an AMAZING Juneteenth event 💪🏾The artwork inside is absolutely stunning!
The Museum is welcoming, their collection of art work give balance to my understanding to the status of the blend of commercial art( illustration) and classic art. The event being held there Saturday consisted of local artist and craft people . Which i found interesting / I had a chance to buy some unique item to give as Christmas presents/. I wish they had invited more vendors and that they had advertised more. I only found out about it by chance.
Wonderful new exhibit that is sure to attract, educate, and enthrall visitors of all ages. The side panels are informative as well as directive.
A spectacular collection set in a beautiful setting. Plenty of parking. I am very excited for their proposed expansions!
Cute little art museum with lots of local artists. We went there on Labor day and they were offering free admission with optional donation. There is not a lot to see here but still worth checking out :)
So much beautiful art,I loved it!
Nice little museum. Combine the visit with the nearby arboretum and you have the whole day.
Working today photographing Warren Rohrer show Installation. It is a Wonderful breath of fresh air.
Beautiful gallery. We went there for their annual family day, with crafts, stories, and an excellent small circus. Parking is free and easy on-site, and its a very short drive to some nice local restaurants. Takes maybe 60-90 minutes to see the whole thing.
Great visit! Easy bus ride to front door on museum. Very reasonable entrance fee. Just big enough to allow you a chance to get lost in the Art. EXCELLENT exhibition on talented influential Black Germantown artist. Engaging installation of local student art work. Bathrooms, sanitizer, air conditioned, clean, chairs to sit and contemplate- not crowded....... super! Small uninspired gift shop, 😕 but I DIDNT need to waste money anyway. 😊
Great selection of PA based painters, great staff!
What a charming and inspiring place. The collection was eclectic and I was impressed with their special exhibition space. Great place to spend an hour or two if you are in Chestnut Hill. Front desk staff was also very welcoming and informative.
That was my first time visiting Woodmere Art Museum. After spending over an hour inside, I also walked the outside trail admiring its beauty. The art work (both inside and out) is interesting, beautiful and mind provoking.I will be back for a second visit.
Love the pictures of the art, and sculptures around the museum, I would recommend it as a tour
Nice place and very quiet, it is very relaxing, good discoveries about African art.
The exhibit on the first floor wasnt open when we were there, but we found plenty to look at on the third floor. I LOVE contemporary art and really enjoyed learning about some artists who were new to me, as well as revisiting more familiar works. My husband is not as into contemporary art but enjoyed himself as well.
Really nice private #artmuseum with magnificent watercoloured illustrations 😍🎨
Wonderful Museum. Loved the Charles Santore exhibition.
It was an amazing find! Great museum of local Philadelphia artist. I highly recommend it.
We loved our visit this fall. Friendly, helpful staff and amazing artwork. Especially loved seeing the Schofield paintings in person. It’s a beautiful space and completely unique setting. Highly recommend a visit!
I was disappointed with my visit to Wood mere on Saturday. Arpagio was supposed to be playing songs from Nina Simone, & his singer Windy, had no voice range or spirit of Nina. She only sang 3 songs, that were not original Nina music. Arpagio only played their own music. Once it got dark, there was no lighting to see the performers. I was totally disappointed with the evening. Do better Arpagio!!!
Great place to see Philly artists and interesting outdoor sculptures and the Rot road.
First time visiting for a jazz set...which was great! They have some thought provoking art pieces too. I would recommend this place for sure.
Great art museum. Kids had fun at the festival
Beautiful sculpture garden, very kind staffsIn particular, Woodmere Art Museum has many wonderful American artists artworks including latest artworks up to 2018 as well as a section designated for students; very nice collections. Impressive!Quiet and beautiful inside and outside...If they sell coffee for the garden and sitting area would be perfect in my opinion.
A wonderful local art museum with great accessibility/affordability to students. The exhibits are always thought provoking and relevant. I prefer the Woodmere to other art museums in Philly because of its small size, you can take in every piece without rushing.
I took my lady there for a evening of Jazz under the stars. All in all it was really a great night 🌙.
The museum has convenient parking and easy to get to. I went with my grandkids,10,5 and 3 yrs old. We enjoyed the various artwork done by local children and adults. They played themselves tired in the hay maze. Looking forward to new exhibits.
Charming gem of a museum! Beautiful long-standing collection and provocative traveling art as well. Very friendly docents and extremely chic gift shop!
Fish museum is an excellent way to educate yourself family and friends on Modern culture and current Society situations. It the scale is perfect for a family and the Student Art Exhibit is beyond any comprehensive recovery Xzibit Ive seen today. I recently celebrated 2 years alcohol-free. God bless.
Woodmere Arts Museum at 9201 Germantown Avenue Philadelpia PA is an awesome place for Exhibitions, programs, Music and Event.On the eve of Christmas Collections we have visited in a chill & drizzling evening to enjoy the Exhibits in the Museum by regional artists : Lovely Lively display in a very big Wall canvass...excellent workmanship.Hand crafted Jewellery, some textile material and ceramics were also on display.Entry is free...lot of parking area.Special mention must be made of Art exhibits which reflect the cultural changes from earlier civilisation to present day grandiose vision of Americas Natural environment.Worth visiting especially during Thanks giving/Christmas eve...
Excellent location! Had live jazz band singing and making beautiful music! Outdoors on grass was pleasant! Social distancing and wear a mask! Must attend the museum doon!
A personal favorite!Including the Friday night jazz
Small venue but packed with plenty of art displays. Every exhibition features artists from Pennsylvania. So, Woodmere museum also serves as a place to discover or learn different aspects of the city! Great place to visit on any occasion.
We attend the Friday night Jazz concerts. The concerts are always a wonderful musical experience that is fully enjoyed by the entire audience. We have a family membership and attend the concerts on a regular basis. We also enjoy the artwork and gift shop while were here.
Such a wonderful gem of an art museum. I used my Free Library experience pass to visit the museum but I would pay to go back. Its a neat space inside and out and the staff is extremely friendly and excited to talk about the venue. Cannot wait to go back!
Certainly worth checking out. Found the curation of the collections were really interesting and varied. The grounds of this place are gorgeous. The trees on the property are arbored in such a way that they stand as additional natural sculptures on the lawn. The most contemporary section of the museum housed mostly work by artists with a Philadelphia connection (perhaps this was even true for the other rooms). Delighted by the reflections on the time since Stonewall that I imagine were integrated in time for Pride. Only desire would be to see more works by womxn.
Interesting collection of Philadelphia artist.Dont miss the beautiful painting of the susquehanna river in the early morning. The sun light is leaves you in awe.
We were out for a weekend drive and went to this place near cherry hill, I think, the museum is not large took us a out an hour to see it all at a slow pace. I posted a pic of what I thought was an impressive portrait. The experience will depend on what special exhibit they have is about half the museum in our visit. But is very enjouable,, then you can just walk to the twoan5(about 10 mins) and grab anything to eat.
Beautiful folksy museum. Great tree lighting ceremony too!
The place is amazing and bursting with creative energy. The guides are knowledgable, friendly, helpful people. There are classes for every age. When we were there a 4th grade class from a school in Fishtown was enjoying their coloring class. We loved the African exhibit and the historical works from the 18th, 19th and 20th and 21st century. The sculptures in the front yard are wonderful and it is nice to have benches scattered about so you can sit and take in the place.
Wonderful smiling Faces greet you as you enter. The atmosphere is very welcoming and the exhibits are perfectly placed.We visited on a Sunday it was a perfect day. We will definitely be returning for a tour.
Woodmere Art Museum is truly a Philadelphia treasure. It is rich with history and a place that celebrates Philadelphia area based artist both past and present. And It’s true gem.....Violet Oakley’s The Building of the House of Wisdom! Truly stunning from an artist that needs to be known by all!
Great little neighborhood art museum in Chestnut Hill. Very manageable. At this time of year there is a hay maze on the front lawn for the kids to play on. Our family always enjoys going there.
This is quite a good small regional art museum at the top of Chestnut Hill. They have some good special exhibitions, a big outdoor sculpture garden, and a surprisingly fine permanent collection--check out the Church and the Cropsey, as well as the Herzog Florida landscape. I was a little annoyed that their Veramin Persian rug wasnt on display--interesting piece. The house setting is agreeable, and even the gift shop is good. If you are in the area it would be a big mistake not to visit the Woodmere.
I am hard worker man. This is not for me
Went to see the A Million Faces: The Photography of John W. Mosley exhibit. Excellent photography and a REAL history lesson. Great space for viewing the exhibition. Plenty of parking. The gift shop is a bonus.
This is a great museum and had lots of treasured arts. It has a rich history. We enjoyed all the exhibits here.
Was there for outdoor concert of Isaac Hayes music. It was very good. Only wish it couldve been longer.👍🏽👏🏽🌞
This is interesting and beautiful place. I liked great art collection and nice atmosphere.
Its a gem of a small museum
Quaint little gem hidden in the Chestnut Hill neighborhood of Philly. It was converted from an Old World Baby Mansion to an Eclectic Art Museum. Via eventbrite I discovered a Spring time Friday night Jazz series. They served TWO glasses of white wine wine & snacks for 25 bucks/non-member tix. I saw some Latin Jazz featuring Panamanian born Giovana Robinsons Ensemble. The music was very good and her red dress did wonders for my eyesight.
Its a small but beautiful and interesting place with a very good gift shop. I have seen several great exhibits there.
Fabulous! Everyone should go. Great inside & outside.
Wonderful gem in Chestnut Hill. Woodmere is a great inventive museum that is an asset to the community. New shows all the time. They also have Movie & Jazz nights
Best JAZZ on Saturday night in the area
Great museum with solid mission to promote Philly artists. I like how they unite diverse folks from many Philly schools and traditions. As an addiction psychologist in Philadelphia I feel a special committment to local artists with local professions and we love the Woodmere. Love the Philly art scene with the Barnes, Art Blog, ICA, PAFA, PMA, Vox and so much more.
I enjoyed my visit, I loved that they had an exhibit of my grand daughter art, plymouth meeting friends school...and other schools...the kids were thrilled to see their art work hanging in an Art museum.
Such a gem of a museum, which focuses on works by artists from Philadelphia. Since Philadelphia was such a hotbed of art, especially in the modernist movement of the eary 20th century, there is a great deal of wonderful art, both in their permanent collection and their special exhibitions.
This museum works to incorporate local works into its collection, and also seeks community involvement. A great place for all art lovers.
Beautiful museum.
What a wonderful visit! If youre a Lover of the Arts, You must pay a visit.
Fabulous little art museum. Nef s paintings are spectacular. Afterwards, Eat at CAKE, behind Robertsons Flowers.
Jazz Meets Motown concert was simply fabulous! Bravo!
Very different in a nice way. Friendly people, super close to the area. Nice to sit outside when done walking around in the museum.
Limited access due to work being completed but thoroughly enjoyed our visit.
This museum was awesome! I went for the Jerry Pinkney exhibit. I learned a lot and had some great experiences! Would go again.
I dont know if it was because there was an event happening, but there was very little parking with poor signage. Also the corrections were a little strange. To get to the top section of one of the collections, theres only a single small spiral stairwell, so not wheelchair accessible. There are lots of stairs everywhere.
Very interesting, Great display, good information about each painting.
Lovely museum, great staff, wonderful events!
Check out this hidden gem went to a live jazz concert this evening it was amazing
Its a good place to go and, just be at peace with yourself, as you enjoy the surroundings and the ambiance And the beauty of the place
Museum(art) and live jazz makes for a great outing!
A great museum to check out with amazing events and experiences like Friday night jazz concerts during the summer.
Impressive two story rotunda gallery and small gallery rooms in a stone mansion where art was collected by Charles Knox Smith when he lived there.
Nice community art museum, great exhibitions
A beautiful historic mansion showcasing PA artists, with an amazing sculpture garden.
Great local museum. With lots of events and happenings for everyone of all ages to enjoy.
Nice small art museum. Close to Morris arboretum and Chestnut Hill. Interesting outdoor sculptures.
We enjoyed a lively outing with our art class. The day was perfect!
My daughter had art camp here and was totally impressed loved every day of it greatstaff beautiful exhibits
Excellent museum! Must attend! Bring children and grandparents!
Very friendly staff! Great exhibits, super area outside for kids
My four year old had a blast climbing on the giant hay bales.
Havent been there for ages. My aunt was companion to Mrs. Smith. It was a house back then. Would never know the place, now.
A little gem of a museum. Id give 5 stars if the place was bigger. It takes about one hour to visit the entire place.
Awesome night, great music and the venue has an assortment of art. Very nice!
This is another Philadelphia treasure. Well worth the price for a membership!
Great place to take pictures
Interesting small collection of some amazing art, including local painters and some Hudson River School gems.
Beautiful place. Wonderful staff. Delightful, enjoyable experience. Will go again and again. Bring the whole family.
One of the Delaware Valleys best-kept secrets in the arts and cultural community.
Great music! Great weather! Great friends!.....Triple treat
Beautiful exhibits, and very friendly staff.
Great urban sculpture garden around this area
Great displays. Hope they have fixed the parking lot, otherwise its a grass field.
I truly enjoyed the Black history month art. The jazz was great too.
Charming little museum with very nice exhibits and lovely grounds.A little known gem.
The Woodmere is worth a visit, if you have an interest in Philadelphia artists (particularly Violet Oakley).
It was great to be out again listening to live music.
Really cool art museum. There are qr codes to scan in the galleries for a tour.
Small museum. Great activities. Had an exhibit of public school childrens work. 💖
Was very surprised at the entire room dedicated to addiction. Very awesome experience.
Good place to go if you like artwork. Family-friendly
First time there after 20 years in Philly. Limited gallery space, but worth a trip.
Great place to visit love the all art work and sculpture
Wonderful Jewel of an art museum with an equally great painting program!
Nice special exhibit in a great, manageable setting.
A great family friendly museum! We loved it
Enjoyed the art work and antique furniture.
Great little museum. Go on Sunday for free admission
I wanted to see more outsider art outside. The art is ok. The price is not worth going to.
Cool little museum for a small afternoon outing!
Free on Sundays, very nice and location appropriate artwork
Warm reception, beautiful gallery displays, superb jazz show.
Awesome and oleasant. Just a little skimpy on the wine. Lol 😆
Amazing small gallery, local flare. Great unexpected treat.
Charming well maintained museum with beautiful gardens and sculptures
Great place to visit a.d the Friday Jazz Series is wonderful.
Very nice small art museum.
I went there after closings, and i was still amazed. Big smiles....
Small enough to view in an hour if youd like.... or take a few
Very interesting collection, featuring many local artists
Great little gem of a museum.
Perfection.
A diamond in the rough . Great place to go on a sunday afternoon
Great place for art lovers, & family friendly
Super cool! Not huge but large varity
Everything the people are nice to place is nice I love going there
Sculpture garden is nice to visit.
Easy to find. Great collection with creative changing exhobits.
Beautiful Artwork and smooth sounds of Jazz.
Excellent collection of Renowned Philadelphia area artists.
Learned alot about artists with a Philadelphia connection.
Art exhibits and Jazz program are excellent
Absolutely beautiful museum & collection.
This place is a great experience for everyone of all ages.
Nice local art
Unique and lovely building. Friendly staff.
Beautiful Victorian manor on the edge of Fairmount Park
Treasure of a place for painters and the public.
Dedicated to Showcasing local art.
Small museum, it’s free on Sunday.
Lovely little local Museum
Great peices of art and awesome staff
Exceptional...
Didnt renew the membership this year.
A nice little museum.
Great museum to visit
Free on Sundays. Great find.
One of my go to places to photograph
Love it. Will be back with my kids
I real enjoy the Jazz.
Educationally Inspiring...Philly Proud!!
Interesting and very kid-friendly
Small and unique PA artists
Its a little treasure in Chestnut Hill
Great art on display.
Very nice for family learning
Great museum!
Awesome museum!
Great day
Museum of local artist or artists with a local contact.
Wonderful place to visit.
Always something new to see here.
Very nice and pretty
THE BEST
Quaint.
Exciting exhibits.
Wonderful programming.
Beautiful
I liked the art
Ok
Fantasic art work
K u can u can u can u can u can u will need to get a of.
Excellent exhibitions
Great place
We enjoyed it
Perfect
Wonder
Extremely nice
Great
Art
Kaleidoscope of artistry.
Hidden Treasure
Outstanding
Sculpture fardeb
Small, fine art museum dedicated to local artists with sculpture garden. Operated with love. Temporary exhibitions make it interesting.
Total reviews rating 4.6
199 Reviews for Woodmere Art Museum 2023:
Review №1
2022-05-03My wife and I ambled through the grounds and galleries with ease. It made for a simple, albeit wonderful day.
Review №2
2021-12-07A very cute little place with a lot of artwork. The place is very clean organized and easy access to get in and out of.
Review №3
2021-12-10This place is very nice. I came for an event, so I can only speak to that experience. The building is lit up beautifully for the holiday season. There are interesting outdoor sculptures as you walk from the parking lot. The person working at the front desk was quite amicable. I attended a film screening in a large hall. The event was great and the setting contributed to the success. I plan to return to see more of the museum.
Review №4
2021-07-20This was a beautiful and memorable art museum with old painting preserved still. During initial days of covid pandemic it was less crowded when we visited. Spend almost 2 hours and time passed by observing the paintings.
Review №5
2021-05-02Nice little museum! The outside have few nice arts around the area the worth IG photo. Inside they have beautiful art displays and souvenir shop. The day we visited the place, one of the artist is around and you can interact with him which I think is so cool. Fun place to just appreciate arts. You need tickets to get in (free) just by appointment because they limit the amount of people inside which is good.
Review №6
2020-09-13Local artists featured in changing exhibits, with info about each piece posted. I really enjoyed reading about each piece as I went through the museum. The sculpture outside is interesting, bizarre, and unexpected. A nice way to spend an hour on a Sunday afternoon for sure.
Review №7
2021-07-15Super nice spot! Great art and staff. Visit the retail store too. We found some great stuff. Ty.
Review №8
2021-02-14I enjoyed my visit to the museum. The Schofield and Group 55 (Phila. Abstract Art) exhibits were great. I also enjoyed the permanent collection artwork in the Parlor & Founders Galleries.
Review №9
2021-02-09Great place to go while bored during covid; not many people, masks required, limited capacity, very few shared surfaces. Has some cool local art but the rooms near the exit have some crazy landscape paintings that blew me away. There are also sculptures scattered around outside the building (also from local artists) and the mansion itself is beautiful. (Also some weird art like this photo)
Review №10
2020-08-18Such a beautiful museum. Beautiful place to visit and take in the art. Will definitely be returning.Social distancing guidelines followed. Sanitizing station available.