Exhibition Tours: A Nation of Artists

A guided in-gallery tour of PAFA’s *A Nation of Artists* exhibition explores the varied stories of American art and identity. Experienced docents discuss the international influences and global exchanges that shaped American art, along with works from the 18th century through the present that respond to the social conditions of their time.

Presented in connection with America’s 250th anniversary, the exhibition considers how creativity, exchange, expansion, conflict, and innovation have influenced artistic production in the United States. Installed throughout PAFA’s restored Historic Landmark Building, it brings together more than 1,000 paintings, photographs, sculptures, decorative arts, and other works tracing American history from 1700 to today. The exhibition also includes more than 120 rarely exhibited works from the Middleton Family Collection, displayed publicly for the first time across PAFA and the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

When: November 28, 2026

Showtimes: 1:00 PM

Venue: PAFA Museum, Historic Landmark Building, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts

Tickets: General admission is free with Museum Admission, which costs $25. Admission is free for PAFA members.

Format: Guided in-gallery exhibition tour led by experienced docents

Exhibition focus: American art and identity, internationalism and global exchange, westward expansion, the rise of industry, and the social history reflected in American artistic production

Collection: Features more than 120 rarely seen works from the Middleton Family Collection, alongside over 1,000 works spanning paintings, photographs, sculptures, decorative arts, and more

Registration: Registration is requested through PAFA

Contact: Center for Art Education at arteducation@pafa.edu