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.
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
Meeting Location
Logan Square
Philadelphia, PA, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA 19130, USA
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- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT).
- 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.
The minimum age to participate is 6..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Art and Controversy: An audio tour of Philadelphia's most infamous art scandals is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Art and Controversy: An audio tour of Philadelphia’s most infamous art scandals will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Philadelphia. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What'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
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
