Philadelphia Murals

Philadelphia has over 2,700 outdoor murals – more than any other city in the world.

The city’s Mural Arts Program (“MAP”) began in 1984 as part of larger effort to address neighborhood blight and eliminate graffiti, and actually provided formal art training to graffiti artists. Instead of defacing the city, they beautified it.

MAP now employs more than 300 artists each year, and partners with local community leaders, associations, schools, businesses and agencies to plan and execute meaningful mural projects.

The examples shown here are but a small fraction of what awaits when you decide to explore the city in search of fine outdoor art (and cheese steaks).

Mural Arts Program Official Website (complete with online mural database)