Art and Controversy: An audio tour of Philadelphia's most infamous art scandals

Duration30m - 45m

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Eccentric artists, secret art sales, angry film fans, and trustee deceit, Philadelphia's art scene, is filled with contention. This Philadelphia self guided audio tour goes beyond the Liberty Bell, The Constitution, and cheesesteaks, to explore some of Philadelphia's most beguiling art controversies. Discover the stories and the infamous names who created scandals that rocked Philadelphia's art world. From Rodin's legendary sculptures to Rocky trumping the Philadelphia Art Museum's popularity. These are some of the tales that have helped shape the face of Philadelphia.

What's included

VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
Lifetime access to this tour in English
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Smartphone and headphones
Transportation
Food/Drink

What to expect

Logan Square
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The tour starts in Logan Square.
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The tour passes by the library.
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The tour passes by the Barnes Foundation.
Rodin Museum
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The tour stops briefly at the Rodin Museum.
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The tour passes by the sculpture.
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The tour passes through the park.
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The tour passes by the fountain.
Rocky Statue
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The tour ends near the Rocky Statue.
Philadelphia Museum of Art
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The tour ends near the museum.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The tour starts at the Logan Square Fountain. Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace.

End point

Additional information

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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