# Event Details

- **Event Name**: CollegeFest at PAFA
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun, 20 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: PAFA is excited to welcome college students as part of Campus Philly CollegeFest 2026, the official welcome-to-Philadelphia week for new and returning college students across the Greater Philadelphia region. During your visit, explore PAFA's galleries, discover iconic works of American art, and experience the nation's first museum and school of fine arts.

CollegeFest gives students access to free admission at participating cultural attractions throughout the city, along with transportation discounts and other special offers. A visit to PAFA is a must for any college student exploring Philadelphia. Founded in 1805 as the nation's first museum and school of fine arts, PAFA has played a defining role in shaping American art and culture for more than 220 years.

Generations of artists have trained here, and students from a wide range of disciplines have come to PAFA to learn through close observation, creativity, and critical thinking. Explore A Nation of Artists, alongside special exhibitions that connect the past and present through diverse artistic voices and perspectives.

Registration Required Through Campus Philly

Please Note: This event is free exclusively for currently enrolled college students participating in Campus Philly's CollegeFest. To receive free admission at PAFA, students must register through Campus Philly and present a valid college ID upon arrival. This offer is not available to the general public, and there is no registration through PAFA.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/philadelphia/collegefest-at-pafa/200030633036934
- **Event Categories**: Art, fine-arts, Exhibitions
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Philadelphia
- **state**: PA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 128 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 19102
- **lat**: 39.95563
- **long**: -75.16343
- **full address**: 128 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 19102

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is CollegeFest at PAFA being held?
  - **A:** CollegeFest at PAFA takes place on Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sun, 20 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm at 128 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 19102.
- **Q**: Who is organizing CollegeFest at PAFA?
  - **A:** CollegeFest at PAFA is organized by PAFA The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** CollegeFest at PAFA is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Philadelphia, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If CollegeFest at PAFA sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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