Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) - oldest art school and museum

Founded in 1805, PAFA is the oldest art museum and art school in the United States and continues to operate both an accredited art school and a museum. Its collection focuses on American art and includes significant holdings by artists such as Thomas Eakins, who taught at the academy. PAFA also hosts rotating exhibitions, degree programs, and public lectures tied to American art history and contemporary practice.