Institutional Mission
The primary mission of the Archives is to collect, preserve, and share the historical records that document PAFA’s legacy as America’s first school and museum of fine arts. Explore our digital collections and curated resources to understand PAFA’s enduring legacy and its vital contribution to American art.
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Advanced SearchResearch Services
Guidance and access to artworks, manuscripts, and other materials.
Historical Resources
Moments, people, and stories from the history of the museum and school.
Finding Aids
Institutional records and artist manuscripts that trace American art.
Fee Schedule
Remote research, reproduction and license requests for items in the archives.
Plan Your Visit
Experience PAFA's world-famous collection of American art.
Blog & News
Behind-the-scenes stories from PAFA staff, interns, and volunteers.
Contribute
Donate historical records and support the PAFA Archives.
Policies
Review access, use, copyright, and digitization standards.