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SOCIAL, CULTURE AND ARTSStudents are encouraged to sample the many social and cultural activities Penn and Philadelphia has to offer on and off campus. Here is a samling of the musea and institutes. Musea
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Founded in 1976, in celebration of the U.S. bicentennial, The African American Museum of Philadelphia (AAMP) is dedicated to collecting, preserving, and interpreting the materials and intellectual culture of African Americans in Philadelphia, the Delaware Valley, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and the Americas. The Museum is committed to telling the triumphant story of African Americans in all its permutations: political, religious, family life, Civil Rights Movement, arts and entertainment, sports, medicine, architecture, law, and technology. Arthur Ross Gallery Housed in a National Historic Landmark Building designed by Philadelphia architect Frank Furness, the University's official art gallery opened in 1983. Through the diversity of its exhibitions, the Arthur Ross Gallery links the University with the city of Philadelphia and broader communities and draws attention to the work and role in society of artists, art historians, and curators. It presents objects from private collections and historic institutions, including Penn, to enhance the ambience on campus and to draw visitors to West Philadelphia. The Gallery contributes to the educational programs of the University and ultimately demonstrates the role played by art in a variety of academic and human endeavors. The Gallery is free and open to the public. The Barnes Foundation The Barnes Foundation was established by Albert C. Barnes in 1922 to "promote the advancement of education and the appreciation of the fine arts." The Foundation is home to one of the world's largest collections of Impressionist, Post-Impressionist and early Modern paintings, with extensive holdings by Picasso, Matisse, Cézanne, Renoir and Modigliani, as well as important examples of African sculpture. The Gallery and Arboretum are open to the public (reservations are required). Franklin Institute Science Museum The Mexican Cultural Center of Philadelphia The Mexican Cultural Center of Philadelphia (CCM/Centro Cultural Mexicano de Filadelfia) is one of the 24 Mexican non-profit cultural organizations active in the United States. The CCM is comprised of businesses, organizations, and individuals interested in improving and participating in relations between our two countries. The Center works closely with the Mexican Consulate of Philadelphia, which provides institutional support. The Center's main objective is to promote and encourage, through cultural exchanges with Mexico, a better understanding of Mexico and Mexican culture among the Mexican, Mexican-American, and North American communities. Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania The official arboretum of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and home of the Pennsylvania Flora Project, Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania is an interdisciplinary center that integrates art, science, and the humanities. Within its 92 public acres, thousands of rare and lovely woody plants, including many of Philadelphia's oldest, largest, and rarest trees, are set in a romantic Victorian landscape garden of winding paths, streams, and special garden areas. In 1989 the Morris Arboretum was named the official arboretum of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Morris Arboretum is located in the Chestnut Hill section of Philadelphia. Philadelphia Museum of Art Showcasing more than 2,000 years of exceptional human creativity, the collections and special exhibitions of the Philadelphia Museum of Art present masterpieces of paintings, sculpture, decorative arts, and architectural settings from Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Founded in 1876, the museum is unique among American museums in its integrated presentations of paintings, sculptures, crafts, and design. The Rodin Museum The Rodin Museum constitutes one of the most important collections of 19th century sculptures anywhere in the world as well as one of the most distinguished museums devoted to the work of a single artist. Treasures at the Rodin Museum include a cast of the Burghers of Calais (1884-95) and The Thinker. University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology 5201 Parkside Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19131 This is the summer home of the Philadelphia Orchestra. It is located in the beautiful Fairmont Park in Philadlephia. The Mann Music Center is the only outdoor cultural arts venue in the Philadelphia region and one of the largest in the nation. During the end of June and most of July, the Philadelphia Orchestra performs in the park. Lawn seats are available for free or at a much reduced price of about $10. However, you need to order your tickets will in advance. This can be done online. To get there, you can take a bus that drops you off at the Center. Up to date information is available on the Mann Music Center website. First Fridays in Old City Each first Friday of the month the Art Galleries and shops are open in the evening, often offering snacks and drinks for the interested visitors. For those who like the arts scence it is a great and fun opportunity to hang out with an interesting crowd and enjoy the many galleries.
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