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. METAMORPHOSIS, Features work inspired by butterflies by more than a dozen local artists. Runs through July 27.
• ABINGTON ART CENTER , 515 Meetinghouse Rd., Jenkintown, 215-887-4882. JACQUES WILMORE, Features oil paintings exploring various social and political concerns by Jacques Wilmore. Runs through April 5.
• ACADEMY OF NATURAL SCIENCES , 19th St. & the Parkway, 215-299-1000. BUTTERFLIES, Features dozens of types of butterflies from around the world. Ongoing. GREGOR MENDELL: PLANTING THE SEEDS OF GENETICS, Features specimens, instruments and findings from the pea plant experiments by Gregor Mendell, known as the father of genetics. Runs through Sep. 28.
• 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.
• AFRICAN AMERICAN HERITAGE MUSEUM OF SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY , 661 Jackson Rd., Newtonville, NJ, 609-704-7262. MOSAICS, Features paintings and mosaics by Larry B. Joseph influenced by music. Runs through June 14. CAROL CUYJET, Features watercolor illustrations from children's books by Carol Cuyjet. Runs through June 14.
• AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM , 701 Arch St., 215-574-0380. WARM SPIRITS, Features quilts by contemporary African-American artists. Runs through June 1. CAREGIVERS, Features portraits by Raymond Holman Jr. of caretakers of people with Alzheimer's and dementia. Runs through June 15.
• ALLENS LANE ART CENTER , McCallum St. & Allens Lane, 215-248-0546. VISION THRU ART, Features work by blind students in the center's sculpture program. Runs through June 13.
• ALLENTOWN ART MUSEUM , 5th & Court sts., Allentown, 610-432-4333. THE ART OF EXPLORATION, Features more than one 100 original paintings and illustrations selected from National Geographic. Runs through May 25. WILLIAM WEGMAN: FAY, Features photos by William Wegman inspired by his famous muse, Fay Ray. Runs through Sep. 7. LINDA LEE ALTER: A LIFE IN ART, Features work by Philadelphia artist Linda Lee Alter, which depicts fables and Old Testament stories. Some of her new work focuses on the effects of trigeminal neuralgia (facial pain), which she has suffered from since 2003. Runs through Sep. 7. CUPID AND PSYCHE AND THE COUNCIL OF THE GODS, Features etchings of scenes from mythology by German printmaker Susanne Maria von Sandrart (1658-1716), who worked among other artists in Raphael's studio. Runs through Aug. 3.
• AMERICAN SWEDISH HISTORICAL MUSEUM , 1900 Pattison Ave., 215-389-1776. SECOND NATURE, Features stone, wood and bronze work by sculptor Charles Allmond, who finds his inspiration in the natural world. Runs through July 31.
• ART IN CITY HALL , City Hall, Broad & Market sts., 2nd & 4th floors, 215-686-9912. NEW FACES, Features work by 24 local artists, including students from nearby art colleges. Runs through May 23. RESTORING SPACES, Features works by youth in ArtWorks!, the Adolescent Violence Reduction Partnership and the ARTscape program of Mural Arts. Runs through June 20.
• ART INSTITUTE OF PHILADELPHIA , 1622 Chestnut St., 1-800-275-2474. COLOR, SPIRIT, INNOVATION, Features work by Sam Maitin created over a period of 50 years. Runs through May 30.
• ATWATER KENT MUSEUM , 15 S. 7th St., 215-685-4830. A GREAT COMPANY IN A GREAT CITY, Features highlights from the collection of more than 275 objects, etchings, lithographs and engravings recently transferred from the Insurance Company of North America. Included are painted engine panels, a fire warden's presentation staff and various images of volunteer fire companies in the 1800s. Runs through Aug. 1. EXPERIENCE PHILADELPHIA, Features a 40-by-40-foot Rand McNally map of the region and objects from the collection that help explain the city, its people, its businesses and its recreation. Ongoing. HOW PHILLY WORKS: STREETS AS BAROMETERS FOR URBAN LIFE, Features paintings, photographs, prints, objects and documents that explore Philadelphia street activity over 300 years. Included are objects from the City Records department, individual City departments and the Atwater Kent Museum collection. Runs through Dec. 31.
• BRANDYWINE CONSERVANCY , U.S. Route 1 & Creek Rd., Chadds Ford, 610-388-2700. THE SPIRIT IS QUILLING, Features 15 decorative rolled-paper filigree by local craftswoman Ann Martin. Runs through June 15.
• BRANDYWINE RIVER MUSEUM , US Routes 1 & 100, Chadds Ford, 610-388-2700. BEYOND CONTENT, Features decorative wooden boxes from the 18th and 19th centuries, which were used to hold various objects from tea to sewing supplies. Runs through July 20.
• BUCKS GALLERY OF FINE ART , 201 S. State St., Newtown, 215-579-0050. TWO WORLDS — SHARED, Features work by husband and wife Valeriy and Tamara Skrypka, who are exhibiting for the first time together. Runs through June 12.
• BUS STOP BOUTIQUE , 750 S. 4th St., 215-627-2357. GIRLS TALK, Features paintings and illustrations by Maiko Sembokuya, who is heavily influenced by French, Japanese and American art and incorporates humor and cultural references. Runs through May 31.
• CAMDEN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY , Park Blvd. & Euclid Ave., Camden, NJ, 609-964-3333. CELEBRATING WALT WHITMAN, Features a copy of the 1888 Thomas Eakins portrait on loan from the Whitman House; rare and early editions of Whitman books (including a 1882 self-bound, self-published edition of "Leaves of Grass"); and a map of Whitman sites throughout Camden County. Runs through July 31.
• CHELTENHAM CENTER FOR THE ARTS , 439 Ashbourne Rd., Cheltenham, 215-379-4660. ANNUAL JURIED EXHIBITION, Featues 70 paintings selected from more than 130 submissions. Runs through May 23.
• CHESTER COUNTY ART ASSOCIATION , 100 N. Bradford Ave., West Chester, 610-696-5600. FACULTY EXHIBITION, Features work by faculty members as arranged by Mary Beaumont. Runs through Dec. 31.
• CLIVEDEN , 6401 Germantown Ave., 215-848-1777. BUILDING BRIDGES: LINKING LIVES AND COMMUNITIES, Featuring work by Christopher Morley, Troy Sayers and Keith Ragone inspired by the Walnut Lane Bridge. Runs through Dec. 31.
• CRANE ARTS BUILDING , 1400 N. American St., 215-235-3405. THE CRANE ADJACENT, Features a site-specific installation by Jessica Demcsak based on silhouettes of the Crane Arts Building and neighboring architecture. Runs through June 28.
• DELAWARE ART MUSEUM , 2301 Kentmere Pkwy., Wilmington, DE, 302-571-9590. THE BAROQUE WORLD OF FERNANDO BOTERO, Features paintings, sculptures and drawings by Columbian-born artist Fernando Botero. Runs through June 8. THIS IS WAR, Features more than 40 war-themed illustrations and posters focussing on the Revolutionary War, Civil War, WWI and WWII. Runs through Aug. 10.
• DELAWARE CENTER FOR THE CONTEMPORARY ARTS , 200 S. Madison St., Wilmington, DE, 302-656-6466. SURFACE/DEEP, Features encaustic paintings by Lynda Johnson, abstracted paintings of light-filled rooms by Graham Dougherty and mixed-media work by Anne Oldach. Runs through Dec. 2. GROOM ROOM, Features sculpture by Sonya Clark using thousands of hair combs to create shapes, twists and curls that resemble strands of hair and fabrics. Runs through June 15. INTERROGATING BEAUTY, Features work by various local artists in response to the concept of beauty. Runs through May 25.
• DELAWARE MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY , 4840 Kenneth Pike, Wilmington, DE, 302-658-9111. INVISIBLE INVADERS, AMAZING ALLIES, Features in-depth analysis into the world of micro-organisms. This exhibit explores the beneficial and detrimental roles these tiny creatures play in our daily lives. Runs through Sep. 29.
• DEMUTH MUSEUM , 120 E. King St., Lancaster, 717-299-9940. PAST TIME: PHOTOGRAPHIC EXCHANGE, Features photographs by Ferdinand Demuth and Willam Zell. Photographs by Philadelphia artist Will Lindsay, which are inspired by Demuth and Zell, will be exhibited as well. Runs through June 22.
• DESIGN CENTER , Philadelphia University, 4200 Henry Ave., 215-951-2860. PAST PRESENT, Features an installation detailing the development of artist and architect William Cromar. Runs through July 11.
• FRANKLIN INSTITUTE , 20th St. & the Parkway, 215-448-1200. THE GIANT HEART, Features a gigantic walk-through model of a human heart. Ongoing. AMAZING MACHINE, Features "exploded" views of everyday machines and more than two dozen rarely-displayed machines from the museum's collection, including Mailardet's automaton and a model of the Strasbourg cathedral clock. Also included are three kinetic mechanical art installations by sculptor and architect Ben Trautman. Ongoing.
• GERM BOOKS AND GALLERY , 2005 Frankford Ave., 215-423-5002. SPECTRES OF THE ID, Features paintings of demons, screaming heads and worrisome women by Christopher Wilke, who disregards conformity and programming for his own admittedly skewed perspective of reality. Runs through May 25.
• GLENCAIRN MUSEUM , 1001 Cathedral Rd., Bryn Athyn, 215-938-2600. HINDUISM IN PENNSYLVANIA, Features objects that pertain to Hinduism and focus on the history of religious diversity in Pennsylvania. Runs through May 31.
• HAGLEY MUSEUM and LIBRARY , 298 Buck Rd., Wilmington, DE, 302-658-2400. LADIES' HAND FANS, Featuring 19 fans from the 19th century that were designed for both utility and style. Runs through Jan. 1. GIVE IT YOUR BEST: WORKPLACE POSTERS IN THE UNITED STATES, Features more than 70 graphic posters from workplace situations, from the army to corporations, that promote strong work ethic. Runs through Jan. 4.
• ICEBOX GALLERY , 1400 N. American St., 215-235-3405. PENN MFA THESIS EXHIBITION, Features work in various media by graduating students ofPenn's MFA program. Runs through June 4.
• INFUSION , 7133 Germantown Ave., 215-248-1718. RICH BOYER, Featuring photographs. Runs through June 30.
• INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY ART , 118 S. 36th St., 215-898-7108. TRISHA DONNELLY, Features an installation composed of the San Francisco-based artist's work made between 1998 and 2007. Included are sculptures, drawings, photographs, text, sound, videos, and paintings,. Runs through Aug. 3. WOW THAT'S MEAN AND OTHER VEGAN CUISINE, Features an installation by Trenton Doyle Hancock that reveals the next chapter in his mythic war between the Mounds and the evil Vegans. Runs through Aug. 3. MIKE'S WORLD, Features videos by Micheal Smith and Joshua White, including two new works: "Mike" and "Mike's World". Runs through Aug. 3.
• INTERNATIONAL HOUSE , 3701 Chestnut St., 215-387-5125. SHADOW WORLD: UNDER THE EL, Features videos by David Kessler that document life under the El tracks in the Kensington area of Philadelphia. Runs through May 30.
• LA SALLE UNIVERSITY ART MUSEUM , Olney Hall-Lower Level, 1900 W. Olney Ave., 215-951-1221. THE BUFFOONISH BOURGEOIS, Features caricatures and satire of the upper middle-class businessman in 19th-century France. Runs through May 30.
• LIBRARY COMPANY OF PHILADELPHIA , 1314 Locust St., 215-546-3181. BLACK FOUNDERS: THE FREE BLACK COMMUNITY IN THE EARLY REPUBLIC, Features a detailed look at the history of the African American struggle for civil rights using resources from the Rare Books department. Runs through Oct. 10.
• MANAYUNK ART CENTER , 419 Green Lane, 215-482-3363. SERENITY AND WHIMSY, Features paintings by Evan Haines. Runs through May 25.
• MENNONITE HERITAGE CENTER , 565 Yoder Rd., Harleysville, 215-256-3020. THE WEAVER'S TRADE, Features an exploration of weaving in Pennsylvania's German rural communities. Runs through Oct. 19.
• MICHENER ART MUSEUM , 138 S. Pine St., Doylestown, 215-340-9800. BEAUTY, FUNCTION & GRACE, Features woodwork by craftsman Robert C. Whitley. Runs through June 1. MEMORY TRANSFORMED, Features drawings by Lilli Gettinger inspired by her escape in 1938 from Nazi Germany, religion and music. Runs through Aug. 3. DOG DAYS, Features more than 60 black-and-white photographs of dogs around the world by photojournalist Elliot Erwitt. Runs through Aug. 31. COLOR, Features mixed-media work by 10 local African-American artists who are inspired by African traditions. Runs through July 6.
• MICHENER ART MUSEUM-NEW HOPE , 500 Union Square Dr., New Hope, 215-340-9800. CREATIVE BUCKS COUNTY, Features the work of visual artists, authors, playwrights, lyricists and composers who have lived and worked in Bucks County. Artists include Pearl S. Buck, Daniel Garber, Oscar Hammerstein II, Dorothy Parker, Jean Toomer and Charles Scheeler. Ongoing.
• MUGSHOTS COFFEEHOUSE , 110 Cotton St., 215-482-3964. JIM POWELL, Features photographs of New Zealand. Runs through June 1.
• MUTTER MUSEUM OF THE COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS , 19 S. 22nd St., 215-563-3737. EXTRAORDINARY BODIES, Features photographs by 16 contemporary artists who find beauty in the human body in non-conventional forms, from disembodiment to deformity. Runs through Dec. 31.
• NATIONAL ARCHIVES , 900 Market St., 215-606-0100. MELTING POT WOES, Features a look at patriotism and xenophobia on the home front during WWI. Runs through Aug. 31.
• NATIONAL CONSTITUTION CENTER , Independence Mall, 525 Arch St., 215-409-6600. THE STORY OF WE THE PEOPLE, Features film, photographs, text, sculptures and 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, to tell the story of the Constitution. Ongoing. BASEBALL AS AMERICA, Features a 6,000-square-foot exhibition examining the relationship between baseball and American culture. Included are pieces from The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. Runs through May 11.
• NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AMERICAN JEWISH HISTORY , Independence Mall, E. 55 N. 5th St., 215-923-3811. FORSHPEIS: A TASTE OF JEWISH AMERICANA, Features almost 10,000 items meant to capture the daily lives of American Jews from the 1880s to the present, with emphasis on food and food practices. Included are deli menus, matzo ball recipes and bar mitvah cake designs. Ongoing.
• NEW CASTLE COURT HOUSE MUSEUM , 211 Delaware St., New Castle, DE, 302-323-4453. EMELINE HAWKINS, Features an exhibit chronicling the story of Emeline Hawkins and her family as they escaped slavery in Maryland through the Underground Railroad. Runs through Dec. 31.
• NOYES MUSEUM OF ART , 733 Lily Lake Rd., Oceanville, NJ, 609-652-8848. SIGNATURE ARTIST MEMBERS EXHIBITION, Features work by the museum's new artist members. Runs through Dec. 31. FROM CAPE MAY TO CAIRO, Features landscape paintings by George Washington Nicholson. Runs through Nov. 9.
• PENN MUSEUM OF ARCHAEOLOGY AND ANTHROPOLOGY , 3260 South St., 215-898-4000. COUNTERPOINT: ANTHROPOLOGY AND PHOTOGRAPHY IN NEW GUINEA, Features photographs by Austin Supers of Papua, New Guinea natives in traditional face and body decoration and costume. Included is commentary by anthropologist Stuart Kirsch. Runs through Sep. 14.
• PENNSYLVANIA ART CONSERVATORY , 1824 Chestnut St., 215-564-2100. PHILADELPHIA WOMEN OF THE 20TH CENTURY AND TODAY, Features work by local female artists. Runs through May 24.
• PHILADELPHIA FOLKLORE PROJECT , 735 S. 50th St., 215-726-1106. IF THESE WALLS COULD TALK: WILLIAM AND MIRIAM CRAWFORD'S DINING ROOM, Features an installation of Bill and Miriam Crawford's actual dining room walls, which are collaged with 40 years of social change memorabilia. The dining room records the Crawford's involvement in the Communist Party, civil rights, Black Power and anti-war movements, the "Stop Rizzo" campaign and more. Ongoing.
• PHILADELPHIA FOUNDATION , 1234 Market St., Suite 1800, 215-563-6417. PANOPLY, Features work by current and former participants of the 40th St. Artist-in-Residence program. Runs through June 6.
• PHILADELPHIA MUSEUM OF ART , 26th St. and the Parkway, 215-763-8100. PORTRAIT OF A PROFESSOR, Features the first in Thomas Eakins' series of portraits of physicians and scientists, which shows Jefferson Medical College professor Benjamin Rand immersed in work in his home office. The painting, which won great critical acclaim after its 1876 unveiling, is displayed alongside related works by Eakins and his contemporaries. Runs through May 31. A CONVERSATION IN THREE DIMENSIONS, Features rare pieces from the museum's extensive sculpture collection, including work by Pablo Picasso and Anselm Kiefer. Runs through May 25. CLAY, WOOD, AND PAPER, Features a wide variety of Korean arts and crafts made from these simple materials. This exhibit spans over 1,500 years and explores usage in traditional and contemporary art. Runs through July 1. A FLUTE IN THE FOREST: TALES OF YOUNG KRISHNA, Features 25 paintings from the museum's collection as well as sculpture, textiles and ritual arts depicting the Krishna in his early years. Included are 10 Bhagavata Purana illustrations from Gujarat and one of the earliest-known painted depictions of the rasalila, the circular dance of Krishna with the cowherd-girls. Runs through June 1. IMAGINING CATHAY, Features 18th- and early 19th-century Chinoiserie textiles and embroideries from the collection. Runs through July 1. MARVELS OF THE MALLA PERIOD, Features rare pieces from the Nepalese Renaissance, including Buddhist ritual paintings and Hindu sculptures. Runs through June 1. COLONIAL PHILADELPHIA PORCELAIN: THE ART OF BONNIN AND MORRIS, Features 19 surviving porcelain pieces from Philadelphia's former American China Manufactory. Runs through June 1. TURNED AND THROWN: ENGLISH POTTERY, 1660-1820, Features more than 50 ceramic works from local Philadelphia collectors. Runs through July 27. TRANSCENDING THE LITERAL, Features more than 40 photographs by Ansel Adams. Runs through Aug. 17. EMERGING TO ESTABLISHED, Features work by members of Philadelphia's Center for Emerging Visual Artists. Runs through July 6. FASHIONING KIMONO: ART DECO AND MODERNISM IN JAPAN, Features 80 kimonos designed in the early 20th century. Runs through July 20. FOUR ANIMATIONS, FIVE DRAWINGS, AND A PLAGUE, Features videos and drawings by Mexican artist Carlos Amorales. Runs through July 15. GILBERT AND GEORGE, Features large-scale photographs by Gilbert and George, English artists who have been working together since the late 1960s. Runs through Nov. 2.
• PHILADELPHIA MUSEUM OF JEWISH ART , Congregation Rodeph Shalom, 615 N. Broad St., 215-627-6747. INFINITE PLACE, Features site-specific works by Elyce Abrams, Paul Oberst and Rebecca Rutstein, who explore the relevance of "place" in Judaism, Jewishness and humanity. Abram's paintings revolve around light as a beacon or portal; Oberst's tent-like portable temple recalls the Israelite's desert tabernacle; and Rutstein's paintings of unfamiliar landscapes suggest underwater and celestial spaces. Runs through Aug. 15.
• PHILIP and MURIEL BERMAN MUSEUM OF ART , Ursinus College, 601 E. Main St., Collegeville, 610-409-3500. IN THE MOMENT, Features painting by Richard Goldberg that touch on issues surrounding ocular disorders and visual interpretation. Runs through Aug. 17.
• READING PUBLIC MUSEUM , 500 Museum Rd., Reading, 610-371-5850. HOT HOUSE, Features fiber work. Runs through June 15.
• ROSENBACH MUSEUM and LIBRARY , 2008-2010 Delancey Place, 215-732-1600. THERE'S A MYSTERY THERE: SENDAK ON SENDAK, Features original artwork, rare sketches, never-before-seen working materials and interview footage of Maurice Sendak. Runs through April 30. A MAD TEA PARTY, Features an installation honoring "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland," including place settings for the Hatter, March Hare, Dormouse and Alice from the museum's collection of ceramic and silver tea service pieces. Runs through Sep. 1.
• ROTUNDA , 4014 Walnut St., 215-573-3234. COLLECTIVE IMPRINTS, Features an installation collectively created by Rotunda patrons and community members celebrating the life and history of the space, local history and folklore, and visions for the neighborhood's future. Runs through May 1.
• THOMAS EAKINS HOUSE , 1729 Mt. Vernon St., 215-235-7475. MURAL ARTS PROGRAM: MEGA WARM GARDEN SUNRISE, Features an installation of drawings and paintings that transforms the entire gallery into a representation of the world as seen by artist Paul Santoleri. Runs through May 22.
• UNIVERSITY CITY ARTS LEAGUE , 4226 Spruce St., 215-382-7811. FROM THE ROOFTOPS, Features carved, printed and inked woodblocks by Katie Baldwin. Runs through June 7.
• UNIVERSITY OF THE ARTS , 320 S. Broad St., 215-717-6150. AGING WITH DESIGN, Features 21 design projects by UArts students, who explore the relationship between people, objects and aging. Included are three-wheeled bicycles, mobility aids and a urine-fueled hydroponics system. Runs through May 31.
• VIKING CULINARY CENTER , Suit 100, One Town Place, Bryn Mawr, 610-526-9020. ARTSISTERS FOOD BANK EXHIBITION, Features work by ARTsisters, a group of professional female artists. Runs through May 28.
• WAYNE ART CENTER , 413 Maplewood Ave., Wayne, 610-688-3553. STRICTLY FUNCTIONAL POTTERY NATIONAL, Features ceramic work. Runs through June 27.
• WHEATON ARTS AND CULTURAL CENTER , 1501 Glasstown Rd., Millville, NJ, 856-825-6800. TREASURES FROM THE COLLECTION: MUSEUM OF AMERICAN GLASS, Features various glass pieces that document the growth of American glass manufacturing. Runs through Jan. 5.
• WOOD TURNING CENTER , 501 Vine St., 215-923-8000. CIVILIZATION AS THEY KNEW IT, Features wall pieces by Stephen Paulsen that are reminiscent of the interiors of ancient tombs. Runs through July 19.
• WOODMERE ART MUSEUM , 9201 Germantown Ave., 215-247-0476. HAIL SACRED GENIUS, Features illustrations by Benjamin West, including his preparatory work. Runs through June 8.
• ZAHAV RESTAURANT , 237 St. James Place, 215-625-8800. JOURNEY THROUGH ISRAEL, Features photographs by CP staff photographer Michael T. Regan of his journey with the staff of Zahav through Israel. The collection of silver gelatin prints chronicles different aspects of the trip, including landscapes, street scenes and compositions. Runs through Sep. 1.