Philadelphia Art Museum Offers 'Dreamworld' Pay What You Wish Nights Ahead of Exhibition Closure
In a move to make art more accessible, the Philadelphia Art Museum is introducing "Pay What You Wish" nights for its highly anticipated exhibition, "Dreamworld: Surrealism at 100." The program, which offers flexible admission after 5 pm on select Friday evenings, will be available for the final three weeks of the show's run.
Starting January 30, February 6, and February 13, visitors can attend the museum's evening hours with no fixed ticket price. This unique offering is part of the museum's long-standing Pay What You Wish program, which has been a staple in Philadelphia's cultural scene for years.
To complement the exhibition, each "Pay What You Wish" night will feature live music from local DJ yōsukeDj, light bites, and a surreal-themed cocktail. The atmosphere will be akin to the museum's popular Friday Nights events, with limited capacity and an 8:15 pm last entry recommended.
The February 6th event will also include a special performance by the Philadelphia Ballet, exploring themes of physical and emotional connection through their short work "Connection." On February 13th, which coincides with the museum's Black History Month celebration, attendees can expect live music, pop-up art experiences, and community partners on site.
The exhibition itself is a rare opportunity to explore the evolution of surrealism over more than a century. With national attention and only its US stop in Philadelphia, this event promises to be an unforgettable experience for visitors.
In a move to make art more accessible, the Philadelphia Art Museum is introducing "Pay What You Wish" nights for its highly anticipated exhibition, "Dreamworld: Surrealism at 100." The program, which offers flexible admission after 5 pm on select Friday evenings, will be available for the final three weeks of the show's run.
Starting January 30, February 6, and February 13, visitors can attend the museum's evening hours with no fixed ticket price. This unique offering is part of the museum's long-standing Pay What You Wish program, which has been a staple in Philadelphia's cultural scene for years.
To complement the exhibition, each "Pay What You Wish" night will feature live music from local DJ yōsukeDj, light bites, and a surreal-themed cocktail. The atmosphere will be akin to the museum's popular Friday Nights events, with limited capacity and an 8:15 pm last entry recommended.
The February 6th event will also include a special performance by the Philadelphia Ballet, exploring themes of physical and emotional connection through their short work "Connection." On February 13th, which coincides with the museum's Black History Month celebration, attendees can expect live music, pop-up art experiences, and community partners on site.
The exhibition itself is a rare opportunity to explore the evolution of surrealism over more than a century. With national attention and only its US stop in Philadelphia, this event promises to be an unforgettable experience for visitors.
! Pay what you wish nights are literally the best thing ever - it's like the museum is giving people the freedom to enjoy art without any financial stress or guilt. And can we talk about how cool it is that they're partnering with local artists and musicians? The February 6th event sounds especially special, I love that it'll feature a performance by the Philadelphia Ballet 
. It's amazing that they're making this exhibition so accessible to everyone, regardless of their background or income. And who wouldn't want to experience a surreal-themed cocktail bar on top of that? 
? It's like they're saying, "Hey, art shouldn't break the bank!" 
And I'm all for that, especially considering how pricey some of these exhibits can get. The idea of paying what you wish is genius 
Those were always super chill and I loved it. Anyway, this Philadelphia exhibit sounds like a blast 
! The live music and performances sound so cool 
starting soon! it's like they're totally getting what's up with making art more accessible and stuff. i mean, who doesn't love free or cheap museum visits? 
especially when it's for a sick exhibition like "Dreamworld: Surrealism at 100" - that's some next level art right there! 
they're gonna have local DJ yōsukeDj spinning tunes, light bites to munch on, and surreal-themed cocktails that sound straight fire 
, and who knows what other amazing experiences they'll have set up on Feb 13th during Black History Month? 
... or better yet, bring ur friends & make it a night out 
. btw, who needs live music & pop-up art when u got da real deal - da art itself? 
. I'm also loving the live music and food vibes on these special nights 
...and of course, who wouldn't want to check out some surreal art with a performance by the Philly Ballet? 
. I'm actually thinking of going there soon... what can I expect from this "Dreamworld" exhibit? 
AND THE FACT THAT THERE'S A SPECIAL PERFORMANCE BY THE PHILADELPHIA BALLET ON FEBRUARY 6TH IS JUST THE ICING ON THE CAKE 
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. And, of course, who doesn't love a good cocktail (or three) while surrounded by all that surreal goodness 