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

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

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.

City: Philadelphia

Sun 23 Feb

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What's Included

VoiceMap App for Android and iOS

Lifetime access to this tour in English

Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Additional Info

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
All of VoiceMap's audio tours are self-guided and users must bring their own smartphone and headphones to take the tour. We urge all our users to wear facemasks and carry hand sanitizer with them to ensure they're own protection and the protection of others.

What To Expect

Logan Square

The tour starts in Logan Square.

Rodin Museum

The tour stops briefly at the Rodin Museum.

Rocky Statue

The tour ends near the Rocky Statue.

Philadelphia Museum of Art

The tour ends near the museum.

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Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Reviews (1)

Kate_Z

Nov 2022

Thought it was too heavy on Rodin. Personally, I did not learn too much new information (I am an art historian). But, thought it was well done for what it is.