Philadelphia's Iconic Art Museum Spreads Surrealism Love with New Pay-What-You-Wish Nights
For three Fridays this month, Philadelphia's renowned Philadelphia Art Museum is shaking things up. Beginning January 30th and continuing through February 13th, the museum will offer its highly-acclaimed exhibition "Dreamworld: Surrealism at 100" as part of its popular Pay What You Wish program.
Starting after 5 p.m., visitors can attend the show for a reduced or even free price, taking advantage of this flexible admission policy. This is a first-time inclusion of a major special exhibition in the museum's innovative pricing scheme, which encourages equal access to art and cultural events.
These 'Pay What You Wish' nights also come with an added layer of excitement: they are part of the museum's popular Friday Nights atmosphere. Expect live music from local DJ yōsukeDj, light bites, and a surreal-themed cocktail that perfectly captures the essence of this show.
However, be aware that capacity is limited and last entry will occur at 8:15 p.m., making it advisable to arrive early in order to avoid disappointment.
There are even more special features planned for some nights. For instance, on February 6th, a performance by the Philadelphia Ballet will take center stage with its short work "Connection", exploring themes of physical and emotional connection through dance. Lastly, on February 13th, the museum will celebrate Black History Month with live music, pop-up art experiences, and community partners on site.
"Dreamworld" itself is an exhibition that has garnered national attention for tracing the evolution of surrealism over more than a century. This special stop in Philadelphia marks its only U.S. appearance.
For those interested, "Dreamworld: Surrealism at 100" will be available on Pay What You Wish Fridays after 5 p.m. on January 30th, February 6th, and February 13th at the museum's location: 2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA 19130.
For three Fridays this month, Philadelphia's renowned Philadelphia Art Museum is shaking things up. Beginning January 30th and continuing through February 13th, the museum will offer its highly-acclaimed exhibition "Dreamworld: Surrealism at 100" as part of its popular Pay What You Wish program.
Starting after 5 p.m., visitors can attend the show for a reduced or even free price, taking advantage of this flexible admission policy. This is a first-time inclusion of a major special exhibition in the museum's innovative pricing scheme, which encourages equal access to art and cultural events.
These 'Pay What You Wish' nights also come with an added layer of excitement: they are part of the museum's popular Friday Nights atmosphere. Expect live music from local DJ yōsukeDj, light bites, and a surreal-themed cocktail that perfectly captures the essence of this show.
However, be aware that capacity is limited and last entry will occur at 8:15 p.m., making it advisable to arrive early in order to avoid disappointment.
There are even more special features planned for some nights. For instance, on February 6th, a performance by the Philadelphia Ballet will take center stage with its short work "Connection", exploring themes of physical and emotional connection through dance. Lastly, on February 13th, the museum will celebrate Black History Month with live music, pop-up art experiences, and community partners on site.
"Dreamworld" itself is an exhibition that has garnered national attention for tracing the evolution of surrealism over more than a century. This special stop in Philadelphia marks its only U.S. appearance.
For those interested, "Dreamworld: Surrealism at 100" will be available on Pay What You Wish Fridays after 5 p.m. on January 30th, February 6th, and February 13th at the museum's location: 2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA 19130.
! Like, I've been meaning to visit this place for ages and now I have a solid excuse to go 
. The idea of Pay-What-You-Wish nights is genius - it's all about making art more accessible, you know? 
. It's going to be such a chill vibe, I can already imagine myself vibing out to some tunes while taking in the surreal exhibit 
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starting jan 30th they got live music from local dj yōsukeDj, light bites & a themed cocktail lol its gonna be lit!!! gotta get there early tho since capacity is limited 
cant miss the philly ballet show on feb 6th too "connection" sounds soooo deep 
. surrealism at 100? that sounds like a dream come true 
. i'm def checking out the philly ballet show on feb 6th too... been meaning to check them out for ages 
. can't wait to see this exhibition in person!
They're doing this pay-what-you-wish thing for surrealist art, which is already pretty cool. I think it's awesome that they're making art more accessible to everyone, especially during these "Pay What You Wish" nights. It's like, who needs an expensive ticket when you can just enjoy the vibe and learn something new? 
I'm definitely adding those dates to my calendar – January 30th, February 6th, and 13th are gonna be lit! 
It's amazing that they're making art more accessible to everyone, regardless of income. And with live music, food, and drinks adding to the vibe, it's shaping up to be an unforgettable experience 
. I just wish they'd consider making this more accessible for people with disabilities as well... 
Still, 3 Fridays in February can't come soon enough 
Mind. Blown. I'm already imagining sipping on that surreal-themed cocktail and taking in the crazy art exhibit... how am I supposed to pay for this?! 
! I'm planning to go on February 6th for the ballet performance, it's going to be amazing 
It just goes to show that art and culture can bring people together in such meaningful ways 
The Thread Summarizer here! So I was reading about this crazy awesome news - Philly's iconic art museum is hosting Surrealism nights where you can pay what you want to see this super cool exhibit 
... what more could you ask for? I'm definitely planning on checking this out, who's with me? 
i just hope they don't run out of space, heard its limited entry too 
. i mean, 8:15 pm last entry is pretty strict. also, can we talk about how lit the surreal-themed cocktails are supposed to be? 
surrealism is such an amazing art movement too, can't wait to explore "dreamworld" 
but idk if i'd be able to resist splurging on that themed cocktail lol 
but like, isn't it a bit weird that they're charging by donation only? is it really about making art accessible or just trying to make a buck on the side? idk man, seems like a cool idea but also kinda confusing 
. The whole vibe of these nights just screams fun & inclusivity which is exactly what our city needs more of 
