Welcome to Woodmere, where we tell the stories of the art and artists of Philadelphia. We invite you to explore our exhibitions, and experience art, music, film, nature, and horticulture across our ten acres of grounds. Tap into your own creative energy through our classes, resources, and public programs. Explore distinct experiences at Charles Knox Smith Hall and Frances M. Maguire Hall.
EXHIBITIONS
Syd Carpenter: Planting in Place, Time, and Memory
Experience the profound and evocative work of Syd Carpenter in Planting in Place, Time, and Memory.
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Bodies and Souls: Robert and Frances Coulborn Kohler Collection
Bodies and Souls traces the imaginative and ethical force of representational art while celebrating the growth of Woodmere’s collection.
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Arc of Promise
In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, Arc of Promise explores how Philadelphia’s artists have envisioned “America” as an idea, from the nation’s founding to today.
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Collection spotlights
Consisting of over 11,000 objects, Woodmere holds one of the world's great collections of American art, centered on the art and artists of Philadelphia throughout our city's history.
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Sculpture and Nature
Woodmere's Outdoor Wonder presents significant examples of public sculpture set in harmony with our grounds and gardens. The museum's founder, Charles Knox Smith, found deep spiritual meaning in the beauty and cycles of nature. Today, Woodmere recognizes the Lenape people as the original inhabitants of Pennsylvania, and with their partnership seeks to be a steward of the land, water, and sky of Lenapehoking, their ancestral homeland.
Founder's Collection
Woodmere's founder, Charles Knox Smith (1845–1916), assembled a collection that attests both the tumultuous history of his era and his abiding belief in art as a vehicle for spiritual and patriotic uplift.
Arthur Carles and His Circle
Arthur B. Carles immersed himself in the Parisian avant-garde, absorbing the ideas animating movements like fauvism and cubism. He carried this vital new artistic language back to Philadelphia, where he inspired his students to forge their own modernist paths.
STORE!
Shop a carefully curated collection of goods for yourself or the art lover in your life. Everything from wearable art, home decor, catalogues & books, gifts and games for the whole family—and so much more!
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SUPPORT & MEMBERSHIP
Your support is vitally important and greatly appreciated. Membership and support enable Woodmere’s exhibitions, education programs, and the preservation of our collection. Please make the decision to become a member of Woodmere.
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