Philadelphia's iconic Art Museum is shaking things up for its final three weeks with a unique twist: Pay What You Wish Fridays. The museum has announced that it will offer flexible admission after 5 p.m. on January 30, February 6, and February 13 for its current special exhibition, "Dreamworld: Surrealism at 100". This move marks the first time a major special exhibition has been included in the Pay What You Wish program.
For these three nights, visitors can enjoy the surreal-themed cocktail bar, indulge in light bites, and groove to the beats of resident DJ yōsukeDj. The evening atmosphere is reminiscent of a typical Friday Night at the museum, but with a touch of surrealism that complements the exhibition's themes perfectly.
However, don't expect it to be all fun and games. Capacity is limited, with last entry at 8:15 p.m., so arriving early is highly recommended. And, in some cases, the evening will feature additional programming – such as the Philadelphia Ballet's performance of "Connection" on February 6 – adding an extra layer of depth to the experience.
As it happens, one of these nights falls within the museum's Black History Month celebration, offering a special opportunity for community members to connect with art and culture. On February 13, live music, pop-up art experiences, and community partners will all be on hand to make the evening even more memorable.
For those who haven't had a chance to visit "Dreamworld" yet, this is an excellent chance to catch it at a lower cost than usual. The exhibition itself has garnered national attention for its comprehensive look at surrealism's 100-year history – and now, it's available to all at Pay What You Wish prices.
Mark your calendars for these three special nights, and get ready to indulge in some of the city's best art, music, and culture.
For these three nights, visitors can enjoy the surreal-themed cocktail bar, indulge in light bites, and groove to the beats of resident DJ yōsukeDj. The evening atmosphere is reminiscent of a typical Friday Night at the museum, but with a touch of surrealism that complements the exhibition's themes perfectly.
However, don't expect it to be all fun and games. Capacity is limited, with last entry at 8:15 p.m., so arriving early is highly recommended. And, in some cases, the evening will feature additional programming – such as the Philadelphia Ballet's performance of "Connection" on February 6 – adding an extra layer of depth to the experience.
As it happens, one of these nights falls within the museum's Black History Month celebration, offering a special opportunity for community members to connect with art and culture. On February 13, live music, pop-up art experiences, and community partners will all be on hand to make the evening even more memorable.
For those who haven't had a chance to visit "Dreamworld" yet, this is an excellent chance to catch it at a lower cost than usual. The exhibition itself has garnered national attention for its comprehensive look at surrealism's 100-year history – and now, it's available to all at Pay What You Wish prices.
Mark your calendars for these three special nights, and get ready to indulge in some of the city's best art, music, and culture.
I'm so down for this! Pay What You Wish Fridays sounds like a total game-changer for the Art Museum. Like, who doesn't love a good excuse to go out and enjoy some art, music, and vibes? 
And can we talk about how cool it is that they're incorporating live performances and community events on one of those nights? It's all about spreading the love and making art accessible to everyone 
I mean, who doesn't want to pay what they wish? But at the same time, it sounds kinda weird that we're gonna have to show up early and all that... like, 8:15 pm? That's kinda harsh. And what if there's a long line? Do we really wanna risk waiting around for hours just to see some art? 
But on the other hand, I guess it is cool that they're doing something special for Black History Month... and it sounds like it could be a lot of fun! Maybe I'll check it out... or maybe not...
and checking out that exhibition would be a dream come true... even if it means braving the crowds 
gotta make sure to get there early tho, can't believe they're limited entry though... still super excited about the Philly Ballet performance on Feb 6, gotta see what all the fuss is about 
and live music? pop-up art experiences? yes pls!
! I'm totally down for paying what I wish on Fridays and still getting to enjoy all the amazing stuff the Art Museum has to offer 
. The addition of live music and pop-up art experiences sounds like an absolute blast 
. And can you even imagine how surreal it'll be with DJ yōsukeDj spinning some tunes 
? The fact that one of these nights aligns with Black History Month is also super awesome 
. Let's get the word out and make this a night to remember 
! However, I do worry that the limited capacity might make it hard for people to get in, especially if they're not familiar with the museum. Maybe they could consider live streaming or something? But overall, I think this is a great way to bring art and culture to more people - who doesn't love free or low-cost events? 
. If I were in Philly for those nights, you can bet I'd be there with my squad, enjoying some surreal vibes!
. Don't get me wrong, it's cool that they're trying to make the museum more accessible, but are they really expecting people to just pay whatever they feel like? That can't be fair to the artists and curators who spent years working on those exhibitions 
Not saying it wouldn't be fun for some people, but for others, it might just feel too much.
. like remember when we used to go to these super chill museums in the 90s where you could just hang out for hours and not have to pay? yeah... that's basically what this is - except now it's got DJs and cocktails 
. can't wait to check out the exhibit and see what all the fuss is about 
I'm low-key excited about this Pay What You Wish thing they're doin' at the Art Museum! Its always a good vibe on Fridays but addin some sick beats from yōsukeDj and them surreal cocktails? 
For sure gonna be a wild night! But gotta say, they need to step up their game on them lines - who does last entry at 8:15?! That's straight up rude 
. Anyways, can't wait to check out this "Dreamworld" exhibit and catch that Philly Ballet show too!
and honestly, who doesn't love pay what you wish nights? 
Anyway, Pay What You Wish Fridays sound like a cool idea, but let's be real, it's just gonna make the crowds worse. And don't even get me started on the limited capacity, 8:15 p.m.? Are they kidding me?! I've got better things to do than wait around all day for some art exhibition. Can we just have a regular old night with reasonable prices instead? 
, like, what even is that supposed to do? just means more people will come and crowd out the actual art enthusiasts who are trying to appreciate the exhibit in peace 
. but i guess it's kinda cool that they're offering some extras, like live music and pop-up art experiences 