March 31, 2026
Thom Carroll/For PhillyVoice
Pay-what-you-wish Friday nights return to the Philadelphia Museum of Art this spring and summer, with late hours, live music and after-hours gallery access.
The Philadelphia Museum of Art is bringing back its pay-what-you-wish Friday nights this spring and summer.
The program, called “Independent Fridays,” runs from April 10 through Sept. 4 and allows visitors to pay any amount for admission each week, making the museum more affordable and accessible for a wider range of people, including families.
Friday nights are meant to feel more like a night out, with live DJs, cocktails, light bites and gallery tours, plus extra time to explore the museum after hours.
The return also lines up with two major exhibitions. “A Nation of Artists,” opening April 12, will be shown at both the museum and the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. Later in April, “Rising Up: Rocky and the Making of Monuments” will explore the story behind the Rocky statue.
After Sept. 4, the museum will return to its standard discounted Friday admission of $15. Pay-what-you-wish admission will still be offered on the first Sunday of each month.
Fridays, April 10 through Sept. 4
Philadelphia Museum of Art
2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA 19130
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