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Come tour the Kimmel Center!
Join the thousands who have toured this sparkling, glass-roofed performing arts complex by taking one of our themed tours.



Visitors tour the Dorrance H. Hamilton Garden with guide Fran Miller.
Building & Theater Tour:
Tuesday - Sunday, 1pm (not offered Mondays)

  • A history of the Kimmel Center
  • Architectural and construction highlights
  • Visits to Commonwealth Plaza, Perelman Theater, Verizon Hall, Merck Arts Education Center and the Dorrance H. Hamilton Garden.*
This tour is approximately one hour in duration.

Building & Theater Tours will NOT be offered on the following dates in 2008:

  • May 2, 7, 18, 23, 31
  • June 21
  • July 4, 16, 24, 25, 31
  • August 1



The Art & Architecture tour includes a view of Stuart Netsky's Monet's Haystacks
Art & Architecture Tour:
Saturdays, 10:30am

  • An in-depth look at the Kimmel Center's architecture
  • A walk along the Avenue of the Arts to view the Center in the context of the cityscape
  • Tour of artworks on display throughout the Kimmel Center, including the Moore Galleries and the recently installed Percent for Art collection
  • Read the press release for a full description and details.
This tour is approximately 90 minutes in duration.

Art & Architecture Tours will NOT be offered on the following dates in 2008:

  • May 31



Tours are led by experienced volunteer guides, are free of charge, and depart from the Information Desk, located in Commonwealth Plaza. Tours are on a first-come, first-served basis and are limited to 20 persons per tour. Visitors may register for tours at the Information Desk, which opens at 10am daily.


Group Tours:
Group Building & Theater Tours for parties of 12 or more are offered Tuesday through Friday at 1:15pm. Group Art & Architecture Tours are also available by special arrangement. Requests for group tours must be submitted a minimum of two weeks in advance and confirmed by our Volunteer Services Department prior to arrival. To request a reservation, send us a message online or call 215-790-5830.


*The Kimmel Center is a working performing arts center. Due to performance related activities, theater access changes daily and hall access cannot be guaranteed. Visitors may inquire at the Information Desk for details about what the day’s tours will include.




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