Fairmount/Art Museum Area
Resting just beyond Benjamin Franklin Parkway and home to Philly’s truly world-class museums, Fairmount is synonymous with fine art – but it’s far from the only draw of Center City’s effusive northern neighbor. Referred to as the “Art Museum Area” due to its walking-distance access to the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Franklin Institute, Rodin and Barnes Foundation – Fairmount possesses a distinct personality that thrives independent of those hallowed halls.
How to Get There
The Greater Art Museum Area is serviced by a number of Bus Routes including Route 49, T, and the B. The G runs along Girard Avenue stopping at most corners between Broad Street and Fairmount Park. The B runs along Broad Street with stops at Spring Garden Street, Fairmount Avenue and Girard Avenue. For Bus service between Fairmount Park and 21st Street – hop Routes 7, 32, 48 or 49. For service between 21st Street and Broad Street – hop Routes 2 or 33. Route 38 stops at the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
