Join the thousands who have toured this glass-roofed performing arts complex by taking one of our free themed tours.
Visitors tour the Dorrance H. Hamilton Garden with guide Fran Miller.
Tuesday - Sunday, 1pm (not offered Mondays), one hour tour
- A history of the Kimmel Center
- Architectural highlights
- Visits to theaters, including Verizon Hall, home of the Philadelphia Orchestra, Peter Nero and the Philly POPS , and Kimmel Center Presents
- Dorrance H. Hamilton Garden – a sky-high, indoor garden
- November 26
- December 25, 31
- January 1
The Art & Architecture tour includes a view of Stuart Netsky's Monet's Haystacks
Saturdays, 10:30am, 90 minute tour
- 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 in the Kimmel Center, including the Moore Galleries and Percent for Art Collection
The Academy of Music tour includes a view of its dazzling chandelier
Academy of Music Tour:
Select dates, 11:30 am, one hour tour
Visit this historic grand opera house, decorated in baroque style.
- Grand Lobby
- Stage Door Canteen
- Recently renovated Ballroom
- Auditorium with its dazzling chandelier
Free Group Tours:
Group Tours are available for parties of 12 or more. Requests must be made at least two weeks in advance of tour date. To request a reservation, call 215-790-5886.
Kimmel Center tours depart from the Information Desk in the main lobby. Tours are on a first-come, first served basis and are limited to 20 persons per tour. Visitors may register for public tours at the Information Desk, which opens at 10am daily. All tours are led by experienced volunteer guides.
*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.
