The Hagley Museum and Library is a grandiose treasure cove spread across an area of 235 acres. The museum houses a collection of artifacts and machinery of the DuPont mills and tries to show the impact of industrialization on the progress and growth of America. The library, on the other hand, houses a collection of books, photographs, archives and other manuscripts that recite the tale of economic and technological growth of the country. Apart from enriching the knowledge of its visitors, the Hagley Museum and Library also serves as an event space where local events and conferences are a regular feature.
The Winterthur Museum is an old house that used to be inhabited by Henry Francis du Pont. Located on the Country Estate, there are over 150 rooms in the house that are beautifully maintained. The house is decorated with artifacts that he collected over the years as well as items added after he died. Tastefully laid out, the house has 85,000 pieces of priceless artifacts that include paintings, furniture, artwork and lots more in the galleries at the house. It is also home to the Campbell Collection of Soup Tureens. You can also take a self-guided tour around the vast estate.
The Delaware Art Museum is a grandiose exhibition space that features an impressive collection of paintings and illustrations belonging to the Pre-Raphaelite period and the artistic trend of 19th and 20th Century America. Here, you get to see artworks by masterminds like Dante Rossetti, Simeon Solomon, Thomas Dewing, Raphaelle Peale, among several others. Besides featuring an awe-inspiring collection, the museum also hosts various art-related activities like exhibitions and workshops. Apart from that, the various halls located within the premises of the Delaware Art Museum are rented out for corporate functions, meetings, private gatherings, cocktail parties, and several other events.
Siéntense en el terreno ondulado o en los palcos privados bajo la marquesina. Encontrarán de comer y beber en los puestos de la parte de atrás, que venden de todo, desde perros calientes hasta platillos de salmón servidos por camareros. Este teatro al aire libre es el hogar veraniego de la Orquesta de Filadelfia, pero también es donde se llevan a cabo muchos conciertos de jazz, rock, big band, los Philly Pops, además de espectáculos de ópera, teatro y baile. La acústica no es de lo mejor y el clima errático de Filadelfia puede ser un problema, pero pueden sentarse en el Parque Fairmount, disfrutar de un buen show y contemplar las suaves luces nocturnas de la silueta de la ciudad.
Fueron pocos los genios artísticos que lograron capturar la forma y la condición humana del modo que lo hizo Auguste Rodin. Contemplen la que posiblemente sea su mejor obra, "El Pensador", y mediten sobre su naturaleza introspectiva y las maravillas que son el pensamiento y la creación. "El Beso" y otras de sus esculturas notables, como su última obra "Las puertas del infierno", también son habitantes del museo. Al igual que el Rodin Musee de Francia, este museo de Filadelfia es considerado el poseedor de la colección más grandes de obras maestras de este gran talento artístico.
En el siglo XIX, las academias eran el equivalente a las mejores escuelas de arte de Europa. En constante exposición encontrarán un sinfín de géneros y medios, además de piezas hechas por los artistas estadounidense de mayor renombre. Los nombres más prominentes del arte nacional estudiaron o dieron clases bajo este techo, incluidos Thomas Eakins y Mary Cassatt. El edificio en sí es una obra de arte diseñada por Frank Furness, un arquitecto estadounidense muy influyente del siglo XIX.
Located on Carter Drive in West Chester, The Center for Performing Arts is a prestigious institute that offers several instructional programs on performing arts. Be it dance, music or theater, the CPFA has a volley of distinguished programs on offer. The campus includes an auditorium where several of the institute's productions are staged. For the schedule of interesting courses and events, check their website.
Providing a fun and entertaining place to the audience of Cecil, The Milburn Stone Theatre brings art, music, dance, and drama to life. Accommodated in the vast campus of Cecil College, this avant-garde theatre has been providing quality entertainment to the locals. Besides, you can audition and participate in theatrical shows at their production house. With comfortable seating and stage lighting, the coliseum offers a soothing and pleasant atmosphere.
Longwood Gardens is one of the leading botanical gardens in the country. This natural oasis is replete with 40 seasonal gardens that are home to over 10,000 varieties of flora and plant life. They feature indoor and outer spaces, as well as unrivaled heated conservatories. In summer, the rocky Hillside Garden is doted with waterfalls and shrubs, while in winter visitors can admire the blooming Acacia Passage and Acacia Leprosa. Other spaces are named Italian Water Garden, Mediterranean Garden, Peirce's Wood, Fern Passage and Waterlily Display. They also offer workshops and programs in horticulture, botanical science and landscape design, as well as organize concerts and music events.
The sprawling Sweeney Field serves as the home turf of Saint Joseph's University Hawks and lies in the heart of the northern part of the city. The multi-purpose ground was established in the year 1929 and was initially designed as a football facility. Over the years, it underwent several structural and design changes, which included building the Bluett Theater. Along with soccer ties, Sweeney Field also plays venue to field hockey and lacrosse league matches.