Museums/Exhibits

Museums and exhibits have varying schedules; please call for exact days, hours and prices.

• ABINGTON ART CENTER , 515 Meetinghouse Rd., Jenkintown, 215-887-4882. 2ND SOLO SERIES, Features solo exhibits by selected contemporary artists working in a variety of styles and mediums. Included are minimalist paintings by John Franklin, biomorphic sculptures by Lisa Murch, site specific landscapes by Mauro Zamora, and digital photographs and collage by Richard Ryan, who was the winner of this years juried show at the Woodmere Art Museum. Runs through May 17.
• ACADEMY OF NATURAL SCIENCES , 19th St. & the Parkway, 215-299-1000. BUTTERFLIES!, This 1,200-square-foot now-permanent exhibit opens in the dead of winter, but will transport visitors to a Costa Rican rain forest, with dozens of types of fluttering butterflies from around the world. Ongoing. THE SCOOP ON POOP, Features the coprolites, or fossilized poop, of various ancient crocodiles and sharks, some of which are millions of years old; plus framed casts (exact copies) of dinosaur doo-doo. Runs through May 13.
• ADOLPH AND ROSE LEVIS SPORTS MUSEUM , 401 S. Broad St., 215-446-3032. PERMANENT EXHIBIT, Features memorabilia from inductees into the Philadelphia Jewish Sports Hall of Fame. Ongoing.
• ADVENTURE AQUARIUM , 1 Riverside Drive, Camden, NJ, 856-365-3311. WEST AFRICAN RIVER EXPERIENCE, Features two massive Nile hippos (3,000 pounds each), porcupines and more than 20 species of African birds in a free-flight aviary. Ongoing. SHARK REALM, Features a 40-foot walk-through shark tunnel and 550,000-gallon tank, which contains more than 20 sharks and 850 other fierce creatures of the sea. Ongoing.
• AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM , 701 Arch St., 215-985-3382. THE FUTURE IS NOW: AFRICAN AMERICANS IN DENTISTRY, Features items related to African-American dentistry. Runs through April 15. THE ART OF AFRICAN WOMEN: EMPOWERING TRADITIONS, Features photographs by Margaret Courtney-Clarke of North, South and West African women, plus objects, textiles, beadwork and decorative art made by them. Runs through April 15.
• AMERICAN FRIENDS SERVICE COMMITTEE , MLK Room, 1501 Cherry St., 215-241-7000. I DREAM A WORLD, Features art and poetry by youth ages 14-22, expressing their thoughts on justice, nonviolence and capital punishment. Runs through March 31.
• AMERICAN PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY , 104 S. 5th St., 215-440-3400. THE PRINCESS AND THE PATRIOT, Features correspondence highlighting the relationship between Ben Franklin and Russian princess Ekaterina Dashkova. Ongoing.
• AMERICAN SWEDISH HISTORICAL MUSEUM , 1900 Pattison Ave., 215-389-1776. COME INTO A NEW WORLD: LINNAEUS AND AMERICA, Linnaeus started the classification system for plants and animals and gave us all the name of Homo sapiens. This exhibit offers visitors a chance to explore his contributions to modern science, and reveals his unexpected connection to America. Runs through July 1.
• ARTS SCENE , 530 E. Union St., West Chester, 610-644-6555. THE ART OF DANCE, Features images of dancers in the Brandywine Ballet Company taken by West Chester photographer Dave Lakatos. Lakatos digitally manipulates his photographs, blending elements of painting and digital art to create a new image. Runs through April 24.
• ATWATER KENT MUSEUM , 15 S. 7th St., 215-685-4830. HOW PHILLY WORKS: STREETS AS BAROMETERS OF URBAN LIFE, Features paintings, documents, prints and objects to explain the urban activity of Philadelphia over a period of 300 years. Includes the Philadelphia City Charter drafted by William Penn, police paraphernalia from the late 1800s and other interesting remnants of the city's past. Runs through Sept. 2. THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF RADIO, Features old radios and early radio broadcasts to listen to. Examples of Atwater Kent, Philco and RCA radios are on display. Runs through Sept. 16. NORMAN ROCKWELL: THE ARTIST BEHIND THE IMAGE, Features 45 of his illustrated Saturday Evening Post covers. Runs through Sept. 2.
• BATTLESHIP NEW JERSEY , Camden Waterfront, NJ, 856-966-1652. CAMDEN'S NY SHIPBUILDING CORP., The Amateur Radio Station gives patrons the opportunity to communicate with museum shops all over the world. Ongoing.
• BRANDYWINE RIVER MUSEUM , US Rt. 1, Chadds Ford, 610-388-2700. CAPTURING NUREYEV: JAMES WYETH PAINTS THE DANCER, Features paintings and drawings of dancer Rudolf Nureyev as captured by painter James Wyeth. Also on display are costumes worn by the dancer, sketchbooks and Nureyev memorabilia. Ongoing. OUT OF NOWHERE, Features an installation of Tom Bostelle's major painting, "Lenape Jesus." Runs through Sept. 2. HOWARD PYLE AND THE AMERICAN RENAISSANCE, Features classically influenced illustrative works that were published in a number of popular magazines and books. This exhibit brings together more than 40 of the artist's works, as well as works by some of the artists who influenced him. Runs through May 20.
• BUCKS COUNTY CIVIL WAR MUSEUM , 32 N. Broad St., 215-348-8293. BUCKS COUNTY CIVIL WAR EXHIBIT, Features Civil War-era artifacts, photographs, sculptures and paintings. Ongoing.
• CAMDEN COUNTY COLLEGE BLACKWOOD CAMPUS LIBRARY , Blackwood, NJ, 856-227-7200. PHILADELPHIA WOMEN'S LEAGUE EXHIBIT, Features memorabilia from the Philadelphia professional women's league. Runs through March 30.
• CHAPTERHOUSE CAFE , 620 S. 9th St., 215-238-2626. LOCAL ARTISTS, Featuring works by Drew Falchetta and Alicia Neal. Runs through April 30.
• CHESTER COUNTY ART ASSOCIATION , 11 N. Broad Ave., West Chester, 610-696-5600. CONTINUUM, Features oil paintings by Laura Barton. Runs through March 30.
• COMMERCE SQUARE, BUILDING #2 , 20st & Market sts., www.gerrytutenart.com. FROM THE BEGINNING, Features 19 paintings by Gerry Tuten. They examine both the micro and macro worlds not often discerned in the natural ecology. Runs through March 30.
• CRANE ARTS BUILDING , 1400 N. American St., 215-592-1310. CONFECTIONS, Features an installation by Amy Stevens. Runs through March 25. NEWTON'S FIRST LAW, Features work in every medium, from textiles to video art, representing all of the members of the Nexus Foundation in their new space at the Crane Arts Buliding. Runs through March 25. SWAP MEET, An exhibition of paintings by graduate students at the Rhode Island School of Design. Runs through March 24. SENIOR PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT, Features the work of senior photography majors at the Art Institute of Philadelphia. Runs through March 31. Opening reception Fri., March 23, 5:30-8pm. *
• DA VINCI ART ALLIANCE , 704 Catharine St., 215-829-0466. FRIENDS OF 705, Features prints made by students of the Fleisher Art Memorial. Runs through March 31.
• DELAWARE ART MUSEUM , 2301 Kentmere Pkwy., Wilmington, DE, 302-571-9590. ART IN THE 'TOON AGE, Features nearly 60 paintings, drawings and works on paper by artists who found their inspiration in the cartoon and advertising styles of the 1940s and 1950s, as well as pop art in the later 20th century. Runs through May 14. NATURE/CULTURE/BLUES: CONTEMPORARY AFRICAN AMERICAN ART, Features new works by Melvin Edwards, Jack Whitten, Tyrone Mitchell, Juma Santos and others, which were recently donated to the museum's collection. Runs through Aug. 29.
• DELAWARE CENTER FOR THE CONTEMPORARY ARTS , 200 S. Madison St., Wilmington, DE, 302-656-6466. ANNUAL MEMBERS' EXHIBITION, Features a juried exhibition of 42 works from 27 artists, including locals Deirdre Murphy, Caroline Santa, Melinda Steffy and Todd Keyser. Curated by Alex Baker of the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. Runs through April 8. CONSTRUCTS, Features contemporary paintings and sculpture by Robert Straight, Thomas Vance and Eric Garner, whose works represent the continued legacy of Constructivism. Runs through May 6. ABSTRACTIONS FROM NATURE, Features quilts by Virginia Abrams. Runs through March 25. TESSELLA, Features a multimedia installation by Michelle Kong, inspired by recent developments in space exploration. Runs through June 17. SPRING THAW, Features paintings, sculpture and mixed media by Linda Parks and Michele Madeksza. Runs through April 1. KARIN BIRCH: ADVANCE AND RETREAT, Features work combining hand-stitched embroidery and glass seed beads with abstract painting, creating a dualistic palate of craft and spontaneity. Runs through July 8.
• DELAWARE MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY , 4840 Kenneth Pike, Wilmington, DE, 302-658-9111. IN SEARCH OF GIANT SQUID, Features the first-ever footage of a giant squid, one of the most elusive and fascinating sea creatures, caught on video. Runs through April 29.
• DELICIOUS BOUTIQUE AND CORSETERIE , 1040 N. American St., # 901, 215-413-0378. MICHELE MELCHER, Features sideshow art of freaks and geeks. Runs through March 31.
• EAST AFRICA RESOURCE AND STUDY CENTER , 3809 Pearl St., 215-382-3191. PERMANENT COLLECTION, Features artifacts from sub-Saharan environments, including Ethiopia, Somalia, Eritrea, Sudan, Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania. Ongoing.
• EPISCOPAL CATHEDRAL , 38th & Market sts., 215-760-2301. ALTER PAINTING: CHRIST'S CRUCIFIXION AND THE SOLAR ECLIPSE, Features award-winning artist Gerard DiFalco's painting. Runs through April 4.
• FABRIC WORKSHOP AND MUSEUM , 1315 Cherry St., 5th floor, 215-568-1111. WILL STOKES JR., Features silk-screen prints, paintings, drawings and fabric work by the artist, created during his 30-year history with FWM. Runs through March 31.
• FABRIC WORKSHOP AND MUSEUM ARCH STREET WINDOWS , 1222 Arch St., 215-568-1111. VENTURI, SCOTT BROWN AND ASSOCIATES: THE BEST PHLOWER POWER WINDOW, Features a window installation presented by the renowned architectural firm, in conjunction with the Philadelphia Flower Show. Runs through March 31. VIRGIL MARTI: BULLIES, Features a window installation of wallpaper designed by the artist. Runs through March 31.
• FRANKLIN INSTITUTE , 20th St. & the Parkway, 215-448-1200. THE GIANT HEART, Features a gigantic walk-through model of a human heart. Ongoing. TUTANKHAMUN AND THE GOLDEN AGE OF THE PHAROAHS, For the first time since 1977, the treasures of the "boy king" will be on display in the United States. This exhibition features 50 artifacts from the tomb of Tutankhamun, as well as 70 more from other rulers of the Golden Age. Runs through Sept. 30.
• GERMANTOWN HISTORICAL SOCIETY , 5501 Germantown Ave., 215-844-0514. AT HOME IN GERMANTOWN, 1750-1900, Features period domestic objects, including furniture, pottery and porcelain, silver and metalwork, tableware, kitchenware, personal hygiene items, needlework, children's games and toys. Ongoing.
• GERSHMAN HALL , University of the Arts, Broad & Pine sts., 215-569-8080. THE HALF-KNOWN LIFE, Features photographs by New York photographer Chris Wiley, focusing on suburban culture in the American landscape. Runs through April 18.
• GLENCAIRN MUSEUM , 1001 Cathedral Rd., Bryn Athyn, 215-938-2600. COLLECTIONS OF RAYMOND PITCAIRN, Features artifacts from ancient Greece, Egypt, Rome and the Near and Far East, among others. Ongoing. IN COMPANY WITH ANGELS, Features seven remarkable angel windows by Tiffany Studios (c.1900). Runs through June 9.
• GREEN LINE CAFE , 3649 Lancaster Ave., 215-222-3431. ALTGEO: LOOSENED STRUCTURES FOR LINE AND COLOR, Features the works of 11 nationally recognized artists, including Chris Ashley, James Erikson, Paige Williams and Jerome Hershey. Will also include a wall drawing done on-site by Washington-based artist Linn Meyers. Runs through March 31.
• HAGLEY MUSEUM & LIBRARY , 298 Buck Rd., Wilmington, DE, 302-658-2400. SURPRISING ARTISTRY: FRANCIS B. CROWNINSHIELD WATERCOLORS, Features paintings of each of the three homes and gardens where the artist and his wife (Louise du Pont Crowninshield) lived. Runs through Dec. 31.
• HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF DELAWARE , 505 Market Street Mall, Wilmington, DE, 302-655-7161. MADE BY DELAWARE HANDS, Features a range of objects from the permanent collections, many of which have not been on exhibit in more than 20 years. Diverse selections range from a 19th-century silver chatelaine hook to a 1960s beer can side table. Runs through Aug. 18.
• HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY , 1654 DeKalb St., Norristown, 610-272-0297. PAST TIME PURSUITS, Features objects that help to explain how people in the past spent their free time. Ongoing.
• HUGH MOORE PARK , 30 Centre Square, Easton, 610-559-6613. JOSIAH WHITE CANAL BOAT, Features displays of the tools used to make canal boats, old vessels and the cargo that the boats used to carry. Rides on the canal boat are also available. Ongoing.
• INDEPENDENCE SEAPORT MUSEUM , 211 S. Columbus Blvd., 215-925-5439. WOMEN AND THE SEA, Features works exploring the contributions of women mariners throughout history, as well as the roles of mariners' wives in commerce and in war. Runs through Sept. 3.
• INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY ART , University of Pennsylvania, 118 S. 36th St., 215-898-5050. LOCALLY LOCALIZED GRAVITY, Features lectures, performances, concerts, T-shirt-making events, record swaps and other alternative modes of art-making, by more than 100 artists, lecturers, musicians, designers and performers from Philadelphia and beyond. Runs through March 25. CARLOS GARAICOA, Features the first U.S. survey of this Cuban artist's work, which focuses on Cuba's politics and ideologies by examining modern architecture. Runs through March 25. NICOLE CHERUBINI, Features the ceramics of the artist, which she uses to explore history, popular culture, affluence and the importance of material wealth in America. Runs through March 25. LUCA BUVOLI: A VERY BEAUTIFUL DAY AFTER TOMORROW, Features a multi-media installation by the artist that includes video, sculpture and drawings. Runs through March 25.
• JINXED CLOTHING , 620 S. 4th St., 215-978-5469. ELEANOR GROSCH AND JOY LESSPOSH, Features works by local printmaker Grosch and local painter LessPosh. Runs through March 29.
• KALEIDOSCOPE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER , Ursinus College, Collegeville, 610-409-3000. A SENSE OF PLACE, Features photographs by Ursinus alum Bob Reichley, taken during his travels throughout the world. Runs through June 15.
• LA SALLE UNIVERSITY ART MUSEUM , Olney Hall, lower level, 20th St. & Olney Ave., 215-951-1221. HERE AND NOW, Features work from the permanent collection, organized around the themes of mindfulness and awareness of the present. The exhibition was curated by La Salle doctoral students in psychology, and includes work by Albrecht Durer, James McNeil Whistler, Lucien Pissaro and Kathe Kollowitz. Runs through April 1.
• LAVA SPACE , 4134 Lancaster Ave., 215-387-6155. ART AT LAVA, Features the installations of 15 artists, including Harmony Thompson, Zoe Cohen, Bilwa, Elysa Voshell, JJ Tiziou, Mary Tasillo, Cecily Anderson, Sarah Phillips, Jodi Netzer and Dominic Lepore. Works include wheat-pasted posters, murals, tile mosaics, site-specific sculptures, and a solar-powered installation. Runs through Nov. 30.
• LONGWOOD GARDENS , US Rt. 1, Kennett Sq., 610-388-1000. SUISEKI: JAPANESE VIEWING STONES, Features the art of the Ameriseki Chapter of the North American Viewing Stone Society, which is continuing a tradition that began in sixth-century Japan. Viewing stones are chosen for their natural beauty and their resemblance to natural forms, and are traditionally believed to embody the qualities of serenity, permanence and balance. Runs through March 25.
• MAIN LINE ART CENTER , Old Buck Rd. & Lancaster Ave., Haverford, 610-525-0272. LIVING WITH ART, Features work by more than 50 professional artists from the region, all working in a variety of styles and mediums. Runs through April 22.
• MERCER MUSEUM , 84 S. Pine St., Doylestown, 215-345-0210. DOLLS FROM THE ATTIC, Features antique collections of dolls and dollhouses. Ongoing.
• MICHENER ART MUSEUM , 138 S. Pine St., Doylestown, 215-340-9800. JAMES A. MICHENER: TRAVELER/ CITIZEN/ WRITER, This exhibition, curated by Stephen J. May, author of the recent biography "Michener: A Writer's Journey," celebrates the 100-year anniversary of the artist's birth with photographs, objects and paintings from the collection, as well as original art by Michener himself. Runs through July 8. AGING IN AMERICA: THE YEARS AHEAD, Features more than 50 black-and-white photographs by photojournalist Ed Kashi that explore themes of aging and longevity in America today. Runs through June 24. JAMES WOLFE, This abstract sculptor and former New Hope resident is featured in the outdoor sculpture program. Wolfe's work is inspired by the curvilinear forms and bold lines of abstract expressionism, and has been widely shown in the U.S. and abroad. Runs through June 24.
• MICHENER ART MUSEUM-NEW HOPE , 500 Union Square Dr., New Hope, 215-340-9800. CREATIVE BUCKS COUNTY, This exhibit celebrates the work of visual artists, authors, playwrights, lyricists and composers who have lived and worked in Bucks County. Featured artists include Pearl S. Buck, Daniel Garber, Oscar Hammerstein II, Dorothy Parker, Jean Toomer and Charles Scheeler, among others. Ongoing.
• MORRIS ARBORETUM , 100 Northwestern Ave., 215-247-5777. LIVING FOSSIL: METASEQUOIA, Features viewing platform sculptures that allow visitors to experience ancient trees from their lower canopy branches. Ongoing. GREAT GARDENS OF THE PHILADELPHIA REGION, Features Rob Cardillo's photographic tour of the Delaware Valley's horticultural legacy. Runs through May 13.
• NATIONAL CONSTITUTION CENTER , Independence Mall, 525 Arch St., 215-409-6600. GERRY TUTEN: FROM THE BEGINNING, Features contemporary abstract paintings, which examine the micro and macro elements of organic forms. Runs through March 30. THE STORY OF WE THE PEOPLE, Features rare historical artifacts including a letter sent by George Washington to Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt's "Rough Riders" jacket, and items pertaining to Lincoln's assassination. Ongoing.
• NOYES MUSEUM OF ART , 733 Lily Lake Rd., Oceanville, NJ, 609-652-8848. SURFACE RHYTHMS: BENNETT BEAN AND BARBARA BULLOCK, Features ceramic vessels, collages and paintings, influenced by the two artists' travels in East Asia, Africa and South America. Runs through April 22. SPINNING WORLDS: EMERGING ARTISTS, Features landscapes by Paul Santoleri and Carla Falb. Runs through April 22. SIGNATURE ARTIST MEMBERS EXHIBITION, The first of three annual exhibitions featuring the museumís new artist members. Runs through Dec. 31. STEVE KUZMA, Features scenic paintings by the artist, whose illustrations have been featured in the 1984 Winter Olympics, the 1986 World Cup, The New York Times, the New York Marathon, and Backpacker magazine. Runs through May 11.
• OASIS ARTS CENTER , 948 N. 8th St., 215-629-0100. DRIVEN BY DREAMS AND FANTASY, Features works on paper by Linda Harbord, Melissa Ezelle, Christina Preher, Philip Greene and Bobby Williams. Runs through April 6.
• PEACE VALLEY NATURE CENTER , 170 N. Chapman Rd., Doylestown, 215-345-7860. WATER TREES LEAVES, Features nature photography by local artist Rena Thompson. Runs through April 15.
• PECO ENERGY LIBERTY CENTER , 6th & Chestnut sts., 215-LIBERTY. BEN FRANKLIN'S GHOST, Ben Franklin has returned to Philly as a high-tech, interactive exhibit with a holographic effect called a "Pepper's Ghost." Franklin can now answer hundreds of questions about his life in a real-time exchange called a synthetic interview. Ongoing.
• PENN MUSEUM OF ARCHAEOLOGY AND ANTHROPOLOGY , 3260 South St., 215-898-4000. AMARNA, ANCIENT EGYPT'S PLACE IN THE SUN, Features artifacts from the era of Egypt's most famous ruler: King Tutankhamun; statues, jewelry, religious amulets and much more. Runs through Oct. 15. VANISHING WORLDS: ART AND RITUAL OF AMAZONIA, Features more that 150 rare handmade objects from South America's lush Amazon region, offering insight into the cultural life of its inhabitants. Runs through June 30. PIRANESI: THE GRANDEUR OF ANCIENT ROME, Features etchings by the 18th-century Italian artist Giovanni Battista Piranesi, whose original prints capture the architectural beauty of the ruined city of Rome. Runs through June 16.
• PENNSYLVANIA ACADEMY OF THE FINE ARTS , 118-128 N. Broad St., 215-972-7600. DANIEL GARBER: ROMANTIC IDEALIST, Features a chronological sampling of works by the artist, who is widely known for his expressive depictions of the Pennsylvania countryside in the early to mid 20th century. Runs through May 6. LAYLAH ALI: DRAWINGS FROM THE TYPOLOGY SERIES, Features about 20 selections of the artist's new work, in which she analyzes power struggles, oppression and racial subjugation. Runs through May 27.
• PENNSYLVANIA ART CONSERVATORY , 1824 Chestnut St., 215-564-2100. NON-OBJECTIVE PAINTING: 20TH CENTURY AMERICAN ABSTRACTION, Features abstract paintings by Rolph Scarlett, Karl Hagedorn and LAD Montgomery. Runs through March 31.
• PERKINS CENTER FOR THE ARTS-COLLINGSWOOD , 30 Irvin Ave., Collingswood, NJ, 856-235-6488. WOOD TURNERS EXHIBITION, Features the work of artists who have brought the craft of wood-turning to the level of fine art. Runs through April 14.
• PERKINS CENTER FOR THE ARTS-MOORESTOWN , 395 Kings Highway, Moorestown, NJ, 856-235-6488. YOUNG ART EXHIBITION, Features work by elementary school students. Runs through April 1.
• PHILADELPHIA ART ALLIANCE , 210 W. Rittenhouse Square, 215-545-4302. GAME BOYS, Features photographs by Shauna Frischkorn, whose startling portraits examine the obsession with video games in contemporary youth culture. Runs through May 6. BACHELOR PORTRAITS, Features the work of photographer Justyna Badach, whose modern portraits reveal bachelors in their unique (if not altogether natural) habitats. Runs through May 6. ENTELECHY, Features the handbound books of Tara O'Brien, whose work explores the book as a living manifestation or testament to a person's life. Runs through May 6. OF MEMORY AND LISTENING, Features Brenton Good's stark, two-dimensional works, which combine elements of minimalism and abstract expressionism. Runs through May 6. REALMS, Features new ceramics by Bean Finnerman, whose abstract sculptures echo the complexity of natural forms. Runs through May 6. GRAVITY, This multimedia installation combines the glass sculpture of Jon Clark with the organic yet otherworldly imagery of Angus Powers, with sound by Jessie Daniels. Runs through May 6.
• PHILADELPHIA FOLKLORE PROJECT , 735 S. 50th St., 215-726-1106. WE TRY TO BE STRONG: 28 YEARS OF HMONG TEXTILES IN PHILADELPHIA, Features textiles and needlework of more than 30 Hmong women, representing four generations of artists. Exhibit will include the work of Pang Xiong Sirirathasuk Sikoun and will highlight the utility of folk culture in the face of war, displacement, resettlement and home-making here. Runs through Sept. 7.
• PHILADELPHIA MUSEUM OF ART , 26th St. & the Parkway, 215-763-8100. CELEBRATE KOREA: A DECADE OF COLLECTING, Features the best of the museum's 10-year quest to build a world-class Korean art collection, including screen paintings, hanging scrolls, furniture and ceramics, mostly acquired since 1997. Runs through April 15. GEORG JENSEN SILVERSMITHS, Features the silversmith work of Jensen and the company he founded, which became one of the world's most important silverware design firms. There will be some 40 examples of his work, including his innovative flatware and holloware designs. Runs through April 1. CROUCHING SPIDER, Features Louise Bourgeois' gigantic sculpture of bronze and stainless steel made up of a globular body and long, attenuated legs. Runs through April 30. THE BIZARRE AND THE BEAUTIFUL: SILKS OF THE EIGHTEENTH CENTURY, Features 13 French and English patterned silk dresses worn by some of Philadelphia's most fashionable women of the time. Runs through July 1. POP ART AND ITS AFFINITIES, Features works from the 1960s and early 1970s by artists such as Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein and Claes Oldenburg. Runs through June 29. OUT OF WORDS, Features a new installation by Carlos Basualdo. Runs through April 30. CONSERVING A TIBETAN ALTAR, A newly cleaned Tibetan altar adorned with carved niches and paintings, dating from the late 19th/early 20th century. Runs through July 1. FANTASTIC AND FUNCTIONAL ANIMALS IN INDIAN ART, Paintings from the museum's collection that depict ants, owls, cranes, crocodiles and other such animals that populate India's art. Runs through July 1. CONTEMPORARY ART ON PAPER, Features a diverse selection of prints, drawings and photographs that stretch the boundaries of technique and composition. These works on paper come from artists around the world, and date from the mid-1980s to the present. Runs through May 22. THOMAS CHIMES: ADVENTURES IN PATAPHYSICS, Features a retrospective of more than 90 paintings and works on paper by this Philadelphia artist, as well as biographical and archival material. Also included are more than 48 portraits of famous 19th- and 20th-century artists that inspired Chimes' work, including Edgar Allan Poe, James Joyce and Marcel Duchamp. Runs through May 6.
• PHILADELPHIA MUSEUM OF JEWISH ART , Congregation Rodeph Shalom, 615 N. Broad St., 215-627-6747. TIKKUN, Features Aliza Olmert's constructions made of broken eggshells reunited with electrical wires and safety pins. Runs through April 22.
• PHILIP & MURIEL BERMAN MUSEUM OF ART , Ursinus College, 601 E. Main St., Collegeville, 610-409-3500. JAZZ PAINTINGS ON PAPER: IMPROVISATIONS ON THE VENEZUELAN SUITE, Features works by Ellen Priest, whose large-scale abstractions are inspired by the music of Edward Simon. Runs through April 5.
• POWEL HOUSE , 244 S. 3rd St., www.philalandmarks.org. LA DECLARACION, Features a site-specific installation by Roxana Perez-Mendez, in which she re-examines history through the lens of the Puerto Rican experience. Runs through April 1.
• PRESBYTERIAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY , 425 Lombard St., 215-627-1852. GO FORTH AND TEACH: PRESBYTERIAN SCHOOLS IN THE SOUTHWEST, Features artifacts and photos from Presbyterian efforts to educate Native Americans and Roman Catholic Hispanics in the American Southwest. Runs through July 12.
• READING PUBLIC MUSEUM , 500 Museum Rd., Reading, 610-371-5850. PASTORAL: QUIET PLEASURES OF THE LANDSCAPE, Features pastoral landscapes from classical times through American and European art of the 19th and 20th centuries. Runs through April 1. RECENT ACQUISITIONS, Features a variety of recent highlights from the permanent collection, including prints by American marine artists Gordon Grant and Frederick Owen and etchings by James McNeill Whistler and Jean Francois Millet. Runs through June 17.
• ROSENBACH MUSEUM & LIBRARY , 2008-2010 Delancey Pl., 215-732-1600. CHOSEN: PHILADELPHIA'S GREAT HEBRAICA, Features rare Hebrew texts, scrolls and objects dating from the 11th to the 18th century, offering a rich insight into the literary and artistic culture of their time. Highlights include the first prayer book written in Hebrew, the first book published in the U.S., and illustrated texts such as the scroll of Esther. Runs through Aug. 26. Opening reception Wed, March 28, 5:30-7:30pm. *
• SCHUYLKILL CENTER , 8480 Hagy's Mill Rd., 215-471-2200. IMPLEMENTS IMPLICATIONS, Features three-dimensional works by five Philadelphia Dumpster Divers artists: Harry Anderson, Carol Cole, Linda Horn, Joel Spivak and Brunell Yow. The sculptures incorporate used garden tools. Runs through April 15.
• SHOPS AT LIBERTY PLACE , 16th & Chestnut sts., 610-667-8500. CLASSIC ROCK ART SHOW, Features more than 200 works of original art, lithographs, photographs, paintings, and autographed handwritten song lyrics from some of the biggest names in classic rock. Runs through March 31.
• SLOUGHT FOUNDATION , 4017 Walnut St., 215-222-9050. ART AND SOCIETY: THE WORK OF FRED FOREST, Features the creations of the communication artist and theorist, who has displayed his work in such places as the Centre Pompidou in Paris and the Foundation Miro in Barcelona. Forest's work raises questions about the nature and function of art in the age of information. Runs through March 23.
• SPRINGFIELD HERITAGE MUSEUM , 111 W. Leamy Ave., Springfield, 610-938-6399. HERITAGE EXHIBIT, Features vintage maps, deeds, newspapers, war artifacts and other items showcasing the history of Springfield. Ongoing.
• WHEATON VILLAGE , 1501 Glasstown Rd., Millville, NJ, 609-825-6800. THE FIRES BURN ON, This exhibit explores 20 years of glassmaking in Millville and the impact of Millville's glass industry on World War II. Ongoing.
• WHITE DOG CAFE , 3426 Sansom St., 215-386-9224. PATTI KELLY: CASTRO WINDING DOWN, Features Kelly's photographs, taken in 2005 and 2006, which document the last two years of Fidel Castro's struggle to maintain his regime in the face of U.S. pressure. Runs through March 24.
• WILLIAM PENN FOUNDATION , Two Logan Square, 11th floor, 100 N. 18th St., 215-701-6149. PHILAGRAFIKA, Features prints by 34 artists, including Katie Baldwin, Candy Depew, James Dupree, Daniel Heyman, Jim Houser, Matthew Neff, Stuart Netsky and Shelley Spector. Runs through June 15.
• WILLIAM WAY LESBIAN, GAY & TRANSGENDER COMMUNITY CENTER , 1315 Spruce St., 215-732-2220. KEVIN GARDNER, Featires new paintings by the artist. Runs through April 9.
• WINGS OF FREEDOM AVIATION MUSEUM , 1155 Easton Road, Willow Grove, 215-627-2277. DELAWARE VALLEY AVIATION EXHIBIT, Features aviation memorabilia, photos, artifacts and hands-on-displays of aircraft. Ongoing.
• WINTERTHUR , Museums & Country Estate, Rt. 52, Winterthur, DE, 302-888-4600. ANCIENT EGYPT AND THE EGYPTIAN REVIVAL, 1725-1825, This exhibit reveals the inspiration of ancient Egypt as seen in rare books from the collection of the Winterthur Library. Highlights include a copy of "Description of Egypt," a volume compiled from 1809 to 1828 that catalogs the art, history and archaeology discovered by French scholars following Napoleonís invasion of Egypt in the 1790s. Runs through May 13. QUILTS IN A MATERIAL WORLD: SELECTIONS FROM THE WINTERTHUR COLLECTION, Features more than 40 quilts, made from the 17th to the 19th centuries, that highlight early American history and the lives of American quiltmakers. Runs through Sept. 16.
• WOMENS WAY , 125 S. 9th St., 215-592-7212. THE MANY FACES OF WOMEN'S WAY, Feature documentary photographs by Farvey Finkle, taken of women, children and families from various organizations supported by Women's Way. Runs through May 3.
• WOODMERE ART MUSEUM , 9201 Germantown Ave., 215-247-0476. SENSATIONAL: EDNA ANDRADE'S DRAWINGS, Since the 1970s Andrade has worked in a variety of styles including op art, geometric abstraction and pattern and design. This exhibit is the first to bring together these diverse periods of her career, as it traces the history of her formal experiments. Runs through June 24. THE ART OF STUDENT TEACHING, Features artworks created by children under the tutelage of art educators training at Moore College of Art. Brief lesson plans will be available. Runs through May 22.