07/31/2026
Rising Up: Rocky and the Making of Monuments at the Philadelphia Museum of Art
Through Sunday, August 2, 2026
This is officially the final bell! Inspired by one of the most recognizable landmarks in all of Philadelphia — the Rocky Statue — this brand-new exhibition explores the concept of monuments: Why we make them. Who gets one. And the role they play in society.
This is a love letter to Philly’s real boxing history, with long overdue tributes to Joe Frazier now housed inside and outside the Philadelphia Museum of Art, including the relocation of his bronze statue at the base of the Rocky Steps.
Curated by Paul Farber, co-founder of Monument Lab and the host of NPR and WHYY’s acclaimed podcast The Statue, the expansive exhibit covers 2,000 years of history and features over 150 artifacts and works of art.
Don’t miss: Works by Keith Haring, Carrie Mae Weems and Andy Warhol
Where: Philadelphia Museum of Art, 2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA
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