Accessibility

Arriving at PAFA

PAFA's campus consists of two adjacent buildings as well as a plaza, and visitors with wheelchairs and strollers are welcome into all of these spaces.

PAFA’s galleries, special exhibitions and John and Richanda Rhoden Arts Center located in the Samuel M.V. Hamilton building are accessible through the front Broad Street entrance, which is on street level, and accessible restrooms are located on each floor. The "school entrance" of the Hamilton Building is also accessible on street level, off of Lenfest Plaza near the corner of Carlisle and Cherry Streets, for meetings, library visits and classes that take place in school studios and classrooms.

PAFA's galleries and special exhibitions in the Historic Landmark Building are accessible through a street level elevator at the entrance off of Lenfest Plaza, near the corner of Carlisle and Cherry Streets, during open museum hours. Staff or security will greet visitors and assist them in accessing the museum's front lobby and passenger elevator.

If you have additional questions about how to navigate your visit that are not answered here or in our Frequently Asked Questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to us by phone (215) 972-7600 or email visitorservices@pafa.org with specific questions. 

Caregivers

Admission for personal-care attendants is free.

Wheelchairs

Wheelchairs are available free of charge, on a first-come, first-served basis. Please ask staff at the front desk for assistance.

Bathrooms

Accessible and family-friendly restrooms are located on both floors of the Samuel M.V. Hamilton Building and on the 2nd floor of the Historic Landmark Building's museum galleries toward the rear of the building.

Tours

Book in-person guided tours for up to 20 people with museum staff. Additional fees may apply. Groups larger than 20 are welcome to arrange a visit, but may be split into smaller groups to enhance the experience and ensure a comfortable environment for all visitors. Email visitorservices@pafa.org to book your tour experience.

Service animals

Service animals are welcome.