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 year's juried show at the Woodmere Art Museum. Runs through May 17. THE HANDMAKING, Features 22 contemporary artists including Polly Apfelbaum, Jim Isermann, Maria Kalman and Virgil Marti. Each of these artists appropriates skills from traditional crafts, blurring the lines between functionality, art and design. Runs through July 29.
• 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 HISTORY MUSEUM , 7th & Arch sts., 215-574-0380. MEN OF HONOR, Features photographs by Jamel Shabazz, which depict African-American men who are positive role models in their communities. Runs through June 24. 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. BEARING, This exhibition focuses on the reality of life as an unmarried teenage mother, with silk banners depicting the narratives of seven young women. Runs through June 24.
• 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 the name "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.
• ART IN CITY HALL , Broad & Market sts., 2nd & 4th floors, 215-686-2803. SPRING MANIFESTATIONS, Features spring-inspired works by eight Philadelphia artists. Runs through June 15.
• 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. Proceeds benefit the Brandywine Ballet Comany. 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, Inspired by the American Renaissance of the late 19th Century, Howard Pyle created classically influenced illustrative works that were published in a number of popular magazines and books. This exhibit brings together more than 40 of his works, as well as work 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.
• CAFE OLE , 147 N. 3rd St., 215-627-2140. ART WITH HEART, Features Sacha Bodner's global portraits which are being sold to raise money for sustainable development. Runs through April 30.
• CHAPTERHOUSE CAFE & GALLERY , 620 S. 9th St., 215-238-2626. LOCAL ARTISTS, Featuring works by Drew Falchetta and Alicia Neal. Runs through April 30.
• DA VINCI ART ALLIANCE , 704 Catharine St., 215-829-0466. IMAGES OF SOUTHEAST ASIA, Features recent photographs by Thomas E, Sheeder Jr. & Sean Wholey. Runs through April 29. Opening reception Sat., April 14, 5-9pm. *
• 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. 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. TESSELLA, Features a multimedia installation by Michelle Kong, which is inspired by recent developments in space exploration. Runs through June 17. KARIN BIRCH: ADVANCE AND RETREAT, Karin Birch's work combines hand-stitched embroidery and glass seed beads with abstract painting, creating a dualistic palette of craft and spontaneity. Runs through July 8. CARRIE ANN BAADE: VIRTUES AND VICES, Features surrealist portraits. Runs through May 20. ARTIST'S STUDIO EXHIBITION, Features the work of Seonglan Kim Boyce, Grete Steen and Ken Mabrey in their onsite studios. Runs through April 29. PHILLIA YI: CONTEMPORARY WOODCUTS, Features woodblock prints by the artist. Runs through Aug. 5.
• 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. A DECADE OF VICE, Features original sketches, ink drawings and paintings by local artist Dave Glass. Runs through April 30.
• DESIGN WITHIN REACH , 1710 Walnut St., 215-735-3195. INDIGENOUS: INDUSTRIAL DESIGN FROM THE GREATER PHILADELPHIA REGION, Features products and the regional designers that made them. Part of DesignPhiladelphia. Runs through May 6.
• 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.
• EASTERN STATE PENITENTIARY , 2124 Fairmount Ave., 215-236-3300. RECOLLECTION TABLEAUX, Features a series of dioramas by sculptor Susan Hagen that represent moments from the penitentiary's history. Runs through July 30.
• FABRIC WORKSHOP AND MUSEUM , 1315 Cherry St., 5th floor, 215-568-1111. WILL STOKES JR., Features a 30-year retrospective of silk-screen prints, paintings, drawings and repeat yardage. Runs through April 28. SIMPLY RED, This exhibit explores the effects that a single design element (in this case, the color red) can have in contemporary art and design. Included are works by Harry Anderson, Dale Chihuly, Joe Colombo, Anish Kapoor, Glenn Ligon, Donald Lipski, Gaetano Pesce, Ettore Sottsass and Venturi, Scott Brown and Associates. Runs through May 10. Reception Fri., April 13, 6-8pm. *
• 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.
• HAGLEY MUSEUM & LIBRARY , 298 Buck Rd., Wilmington, DE, 302-658-2400. SURPRISING ARTISTRY: FRANCIS B. CROWNINSHIELD WATERCOLORS, Features paintings by the artist of each of the three homes and gardens where he and his wife (Louise du Pont Crowninshield) lived. Runs through Dec. 31.
• HAVANA LOFTS , 303 N. 3rd St., 610-858-1093. UARTS SCULPTURE THESIS SHOW, Features work by students in the sculpture and printmaking department. Runs through April 28.
• 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.
• 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. Artist's reception Sat., April 14, 3-5pm. *
• LA SALLE UNIVERSITY ART MUSEUM , Olney Hall, lower level, 20th St. & Olney Ave., 215-951-1221. FRANK HYDER: LOST WORLD, Features a multimedia installation by the artist, which was inspired by the flora and fauna of Venezuela. Runs through June 15.
• LANCASTER MUSEUM OF ART , 135 N. Lime St., Lancaster, PA, 717-394-3497. THE ART OF THE BRICK, Nathan Sawaya works in the unusual medium of LEGOs to create colorful scuptures, mosaics and tabletop pieces. Runs through May 20.
• 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.
• LEONARD PEARLSTEIN GALLERY , Drexel University, Nesbitt Hall, 33rd & Market sts., 215-895-2548. LORIE PETERS LAUTHIER COLLECTS, Features photography, sculpture and mixed media from the private collection of Laurie Peters Lauthier. Artists include Tony Cragg, Wim Delvoye, Jenny Holzer, Toni Horn, Tory Oursler, William Wegman and others. Runs through May 4.
• LIBERTY PLACE ROTUNDA , 16th & Chestnut sts., 215-665-7152, www.canstruction.org. CANSTRUCTION, Teams of Philadelphia architects, engineers, contractors and designers will build and design structures made entirely out of canned foods, highlighting the hunger problem by imitating the seemingly innocuous creation of infrastructure. Runs through April 22.
• LOUIS L. REDDING CITY/ COUNTY BUILDING , 800 N. French St., Wilmington, DE, 610-649-3174. WOMEN TO THE TWENTIETH POWER, This ARTsisters group show features work in a variety of media by 20 women. Runs through April 30. Opening reception Fri, April 13, 5:30-8:30pm. *
• 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.
• MARKETPLACE DESIGN CENTER , 2400 Market St., 215-951-2863. CIRCLES, SQUARES AND THE CITY GRID, Design students from seven city colleges will work with the design elements of the city grid to explore their past, present and future effect on our urban experience. Part of DesignPhiladelphia. On view Thu-Fri, April 12-13, 10am-5pm. Opening reception Thu., April 12, 6-8pm. *
• 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, Features work inspired by the curvilinear forms and bold lines of abstract expressionism. Runs through June 24. A PLACE IN TIME, Features more than 20 black and white photographs by Philadelphia area photographer Stephen G. Williams, who documents more than 30 years of visits to the Quaker community of Sabbath Lake, Maine. Runs through July 8.
• 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. 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 museum's 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. AVIATION ART: THE BEAUTY OF FLIGHT, Presented in partnership with Millville Army Airfield Museum, this exhibition features a collection of prints and lithographs that illustrate the history, technology and beauty of WWII aircraft. Runs through May 1. NEW JERSY ARTS ANNUAL, Features work in a variety of media from 40 New Jersey artists, both mature and emerging. Runs through July 15.
• OLC GALLERY & SHOWROOM , 152-154 N. 3rd St., 215-923-6085. JOSH OWEN AND CASAMANIA, Industrial designer and artist Josh Owen presents new furniture projects for the Italian manufacturer Casamania, on view for the first time in the U.S. Runs through May 13. Opening reception Fri, April 13, 7-10pm. *
• 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.
• PERKINS CENTER , 30 Irvin Ave., Collingswood, NJ, 856-235-6488. WOOD TURNERS EXHIBITION, Highlights the work of artists who have brought the craft of wood turning to the level of fine art. Runs through April 14.
• 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 ATHENAEUM , 219 S. 6th St., 215-925-2688. ON THE BOARDS: PHILADELPHIA ARCHITECTS AT THE JERSEY SHORE, Features contemporary photographs and original drawings that document the contributions of Philadelphia architects past and present of the Jersey Shore. Runs through Aug. 24.
• 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. 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. A SENSE OF PLACE: PHOTOGRAPHS BY BOB REICHLEY, Features 40 images by the artist, made over the course of 20 years. Runs through June 15. Opening reception Sat, April 14, 3-5pm. *
• 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. 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. CONTEMPORARY LATIN AMERICAN ART, Features contemporary Latin American folk art from the collection of the San Antonio Museum of Art. Runs through July 15.
• ROSENBACH MUSEUM & LIBRARY , 2008-2010 Delancey Pl., 215-732-1600. CHOSEN: PHILADELPHIA'S GREAT HEBRAICA, This exhibit brings together a wide variety of 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.
• 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.
• SLOUGHT FOUNDATION , 4017 Walnut St., 215-222-9050. GROTTO, This camera obscura installation by Philadelphia based artist Richard Torchia presents viewers with an array of images from inside and outside the gallery. Runs through May 30. ZERO POINT AXIS, Features precariously balanced stones by George Quasha, as well as related works on paper and video. Runs through May 30.
• 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.
• TOPSTITCH , 311 Market St., 267-322-4057. MY DELIGHT, Features small scale paintings by emerging local artist Brielle Duym. Runs through April 28.
• TYME GALLERY , 48 W. Eagle Rd., Havertown, 610-853-1215. EDIE HELMAN AND JUDITH RUDNICK, Features paintings and pastels by the artists, presented in commemoration of the 59th anniversary of Israel's statehood. Runs through April 28.
• 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. RAISING MICROPOWER RADIO: PHOTOGRAPHS BY JJ TIZIOU, Features photographs of work done by Prometheus Radio, a West-Philly based organization that has worked in communities worldwide to set up low-power FM radio stations. Runs through May 26.
• 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.
• 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, Features 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 ANDRADEíS DRAWINGS, Since the 1970's 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.