January 27, 2026

Philadelphia Art Museum adds Pay What You Wish Friday nights for ‘Dreamworld’

The exhibition will close with three Friday nights of surreal art, live music, cocktails and flexible admission.

By PhillyVoice Media Events

Molly McVety/For PhillyVoice

The Philadelphia Art Museum will host Pay What You Wish Friday nights in late January and February.

If you still haven’t made it to "Dreamworld: Surrealism at 100," the Philadelphia Art Museum is offering a new way to catch the exhibition before it closes.

For the final three Fridays of the show’s run, the museum is adding "Dreamworld" to its Pay What You Wish program, offering flexible admission after 5 p.m. on Jan. 30, Feb. 6 and Feb. 13. It’s the first time a major special exhibition has been included in the program.

Each night also features the museum’s Friday Nights atmosphere, with live music from resident DJ yōsukeDj, light bites and a surreal-themed cocktail. Capacity is limited, with last entry at 8:15 p.m., so arriving early is recommended.

A couple of the dates add extra programming: On Feb. 6, the Philadelphia Ballet will perform Connection, a short work exploring physical and emotional connection. The final night, Feb. 13, coincides with the museum’s Black History Month celebration, with live music, pop-up art experiences and community partners on site.

The exhibition, which has received national attention and is making its only U.S. stop in Philadelphia, traces the evolution of surrealism across more than a century.