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NSO 2008 > Orientation Events > An Evening at the Philadelphia Museum of Art

Saturday, August 30
5:30pm-9:30pm
Join your classmates for dinner and dessert at one of the world's great art museums. Browse the galleries filled with Impressionist, Modern, and Contemporary masterpieces. Tackle the steps where Rocky made his famous run. Take in a spectacular view of the Philadelphia skyline as you dance under the stars on the East Terrace. Casual attire recommended. Food and refreshments will be served until 8:30pm. Students can also download podcasts of guided tours of the museum's collections on PMA's website.

Shuttle Bus Transportation

Beginning at 5:00pm, shuttle buses will run continuously between the Museum and the pick-up/drop-off points listed below. Beginning at 7:30pm, the shuttle buses will only loop between campus and the Museum. There will also be a drop off for those attending the Late Night at the Pottruck Center event.

In Center City (5:00pm-7:30pm)

City Hall at 15th and Market streets
(The Clothespin Sculpture)

On Campus

34th and Walnut streets
37th and Spruce streets
40th and Locust streets

All shuttle bus rides are free, just bring your PennCard and wear your wristband. The Museum is also within walking distance of Center City and the Penn campus, and taxicabs are readily available.

For special transportation needs, please email nso@pobox.upenn.edu or call the NSO office at (215) 898-7000. To learn more about the 130-year-old Museum, Philadelphia's cultural gem, visit www.philamuseum.org.

With proud support from AT&T, Bank of America and PNC Bank.