Association for Public Art - Fairmount Park
✨ FREE Admission
🐕 Dog-Friendly
📅 Year-Round
Location
Overview
Founded in 1872, the Association for Public Art manages over 100 sculptures throughout Philadelphia's extensive park system. Fairmount Park alone contains one of the largest collections of outdoor sculpture in America, with works ranging from classical monuments to contemporary installations. Free walking tours available.
America's first private organization dedicated to public art, with 100+ sculptures throughout Philadelphia's parks
What Makes This Park Special
- 100+ public sculptures
- America's oldest public art organization
- Free admission always
- Multiple parks and locations
- Classical to contemporary works
- Self-guided and guided tours
Art & Features
✓ Permanent Collection
✓ Rotating Exhibitions
✓ Walking Trails
✓ Guided Tours
Art Styles: Classical, Contemporary, Figurative, Abstract
Planning Your Visit
Hours
Parks open dawn to dusk daily
Admission
Free
Parking
Free at most locations
Open
Year Round
Visitor Tips
- Download sculpture map from website
- Kelly Drive most concentrated area
- Combine with Philadelphia Museum of Art
- Free guided tours available
- Beautiful along Schuylkill River
Best For
Families
Hiking
Art Lovers
Educational