Parkway Museum District Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Parkway Museum District
Philadelphia Museum of Art showing heritage elements, a sunset and a statue or sculpture
Parkway Museum District
Philadelphia Museum of Art featuring night scenes, a skyscraper and a city
Philadelphia which includes heritage elements, a skyscraper and a city

Popular places to visit

Philadelphia Museum of Art showing art

Philadelphia Museum of Art

4.5/5(10 reviews)

From Rodin and Rubens to Rocky Balboa, this museum covers all the cultural bases.

Philadelphia Museum of Art
City Hall

City Hall

5/5(5 reviews)

Find out about the history of Philadelphia when you spend time at City Hall. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.

City Hall
Benjamin Franklin Parkway

Benjamin Franklin Parkway

The inspiring steps from the Rocky movie and a stunning fountain decorate the ends of the Champs Elysées of Pennsylvania, near the city’s top museums.

Benjamin Franklin Parkway
The Franklin Institute

The Franklin Institute

You can study the exhibits at The Franklin Institute, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Philadelphia. Experience the fascinating museums or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.

The Franklin Institute
Rocky Statue

Rocky Statue

Find out about the history of Philadelphia when you take a trip to Rocky Statue. Experience the fascinating museums or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.

Rocky Statue
Barnes Foundation

Barnes Foundation

You can browse the exhibits at Barnes Foundation, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Philadelphia. Experience the fascinating museums or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.

Barnes Foundation

Activities

Immersive American Revolution Self-Guided Walking & Driving Tours

Liberty, Freedom, and Revolution: American History Tours Bundle

NZ$50
per traveller
Liberty, Freedom, and Revolution: American History Tours Bundle
Go City: Philadelphia All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions

Go City: Philadelphia All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions

NZ$98
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Go City: Philadelphia All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions
Center City Philadelphia Food Tour with Reading Market

Center City Philadelphia Food Tour with Reading Market

NZ$98
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Center City Philadelphia Food Tour with Reading Market
Polaris Slingshot Rental-Philadelphia, PA

Polaris Slingshot Rental-Philadelphia, PA

NZ$414
per traveller
Polaris Slingshot Rental-Philadelphia, PA
3 Day Niagara Falls and Philadelphia Tour from New York

3 Day Niagara Falls and Philadelphia Tour from New York

NZ$1,222
per adult
3 Day Niagara Falls and Philadelphia Tour from New York
The famous Rocky Statue

Philadelphia Movie and Television Sites Walking Tour

NZ$58
per adult
Philadelphia Movie and Television Sites Walking Tour
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Our pick of the best Parkway Museum District Hotel Deals

Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square

Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square

4 out of 5
1800 Market St, Philadelphia, PA
The price is NZ$255 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
NZ$255
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy an outdoor pool, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,808 reviews)
"We look forward to visiting Philadelphia again and staying in the sonesta. Everything was perfect and wonderful."

Reviewed on 20 Jul. 2025

Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square
The Logan Philadelphia, Curio Collection by Hilton

The Logan Philadelphia, Curio Collection by Hilton

4.5 out of 5
One Logan Square, Philadelphia, PA
The price is NZ$310 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
NZ$310
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the bar and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,182 reviews)
Will go back
"We spent a lot of time at the Barnes and the Museum of Art and the hotel was very conveniently located to both. We were able to walk back and forth. Also, not far from the Reading Market, another plus. All the staff were very helpful and welcoming. If you want to spend time at the museums, you can’t ..."

Reviewed on 20 Jul. 2025

The Logan Philadelphia, Curio Collection by Hilton
Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown

Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown

4 out of 5
201 North 17th Street, Philadelphia, PA
The price is NZ$248 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
NZ$248
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"The accommodation met all of my needs. The hotel is located within walking distance of Center City area, Love Park and the Reading Terminal Market."

Reviewed on 17 Jul. 2025

Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown
The Notary Hotel, Philadelphia, Autograph Collection by Marriott

The Notary Hotel, Philadelphia, Autograph Collection by Marriott

4 out of 5
21 N Juniper St, Philadelphia, PA
The price is NZ$368 per night from 22 Aug to 23 Aug
NZ$368
22 Aug - 23 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
Welcome in every way
"Excellent accommodations; attentive staff"

Reviewed on 11 Jul. 2025

The Notary Hotel, Philadelphia, Autograph Collection by Marriott
Aloft Philadelphia Downtown

Aloft Philadelphia Downtown

3 out of 5
101 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA
The price is NZ$232 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
NZ$232
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"It was a nice hotel."

Reviewed on 21 Jul. 2025

Aloft Philadelphia Downtown
The Windsor Suites

The Windsor Suites

4 out of 5
1700 Ben Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA
The price is NZ$269 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
NZ$269
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,902 reviews)
"had a great stay! Water Pressure (in multiple rooms) is very very weak."

Reviewed on 17 Jul. 2025

The Windsor Suites
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Other neighbourhoods around Parkway Museum District

Academy of Natural Sciences showing cuddly or friendly animals, animals and zoo animals

Logan Square

Logan Square is highly notable for its fascinating museums, and you might want to visit top sights like The Franklin Institute and Franklin Institute Science Museum. See more of Philadelphia by jumping on the metro at Suburban Station or 15th St. Tram Stop.

Logan Square
Philadelphia featuring a monument, a statue or sculpture and heritage architecture

Center City West

If you're spending time in Center City West, check out sights like Walnut Street or Rittenhouse Row and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 19th St Station or 15th St. Tram Stop.

Center City West
Philadelphia featuring a monument, a statue or sculpture and heritage architecture

Rittenhouse Square

While you're in Rittenhouse Square, take in top sights like Walnut Street or Rittenhouse Row, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 15th-16th & Locust Station or 19th St Station.

Rittenhouse Square
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Midtown Village

While you're in Midtown Village, take in top sights like Walnut Street or Historical Society of Pennsylvania, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 12th-13th & Locust Station or Walnut Locust Station.

Midtown Village
Liberty Bell Center featuring a monument, heritage architecture and a city

Center City

4.5/5(37 area reviews)

Known for its fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries, there's plenty to explore in Center City. Check out top attractions like Philadelphia Museum of Art and Reading Terminal Market, and jump on the metro at 11th St Station or 8th St Station to see more of the city.

Center City
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Market East

Reading Terminal Market and Walnut Street Theatre are top sights in Market East, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at 11th St Station or 8th St Station to see more sights in the area.

Market East

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