The largest collection of Auguste Rodin sculptures outside of FranceThe HistoryThe Rodin Museum’s history can largely be traced back to one man, Jules E. Mastbaum. Mastbaum was a Jewish American born in Philadelphia in 1872. He attended public schools in Philadelphia and his academic success led to a scholarship at the University of Pennsylvania. After graduation, Mastbaum first… Read More
Philadelphia Art
The first institution built by a major United States city to interpret the life and work of African Americans.The HistoryIn 1976, Philadelphia prepared for a Bicentennial celebration that organizers estimated 100 million people would attend. Many of Philadelphia’s historic buildings were restored and readied for tourists, while the Liberty Bell was moved out of Independence Hall to… Read More
Related PostsBuy Tickets for The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia – See 20+ Sites on a Primary Overview of Independence Park, including the Liberty Bell and Independence HallBenjamin Franklin Parkway - Museum MileMore works of art by Cézanne, Renoir, and Matisse than any other museum in the world. The HistoryAfter making a fortune in the pharmaceutical business, Alfred C.… Read More
