Join the Museum Council on Tuesday, November 10th, from 5:30-6:30 as we explore Drexel University’s Atwater Kent Collection, previously part of the Philadelphia History Museum. With more than 130,000 objects, dating from the 1680s to present day, this collection contains original prints, paintings, photographs, and other items that detail the lives of Philadelphians. Although the collection is owned by Drexel University, it is currently managed and stored at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts (PAFA) main building.

What: Behind-the-Scenes at the Atwater Kent Collection

When: Tuesday, November 10, 2026 from 5:30 - 6:30 pm

Where: Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, 128 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19102

How much: $10 non-members, $5 members

Capacity: 20 people