Perelman Building — Attraction in Philadelphia

The Perelman Building, an integral part of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, stands as a testament to the city’s rich cultural heritage. Originally constructed in 1927 as the Fidelity Mutual Life Insurance Company Building, this architectural gem was transformed into an annex for the museum, housing exhibition galleries, offices, conservation labs, and the museum’s library. The building’s Art Deco design is accentuated by cathedral-like entrances, adorned with sculptures and gilding that symbolize the virtues of insurance, such as wisdom and protection. Located at the intersection of Pennsylvania Avenue and Fairmount Avenue, it faces the museum’s main building across Kelly Drive, adding a significant 2,000 square feet of gallery space dedicated to modern and contemporary design, prints, drawings, photographs, costumes, and textiles. The Perelman Building is not just a space for art; it is a historical landmark, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and a beacon of preservation and innovation in...

I had a great time there recently. It is a very small sister to the larger museum across the way. I saw an exhibit about art as fashion and it was fabulous. I just became a member so I had to go back to the main building to get that active which honestly was no problem and I should have known that was the case to begin with. The Perelemen is a gorgeous building with an outdoor feel indoors because of it being galleries stitched together with glass. It was I believe the second time I had ever been there and I grew to love it even more. It is perfect for one who gets overwhelmed by the scale of a larger museum. It was a nice afternoon and not a long and growing...

I'm not really sure what to make of this place. It's definitely a offshoot of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, but the displays in there seem like they're probably transient. And the choices that were made for the displays confuse me. It seems like a few high school projects that would put on display. There were displays that had very good ideas, and wanted to convey a message, but only told half a story. But the staff was friendly the building was clean, and I don't have any...