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These museum exclusive socks of one of Philadelphia's champions will make the famous run up our East Entrance stairs so much more comfortable! Designed by Lisa Roberts, a local Philadelphia artist.   These socks are designed and produced...

Thomas Eakins is acknowledged as one of the preeminent American painters of the 19th century. As a young artist in 1875 he prepared a monumental painting for the Centennial Exhibition in Philadelphia of Dr. Samuel D. Gross of Jefferson Medical College...

Practical and simple for everyday use whether doing your homework or marking a piece of wood to cut, these American made pencils do it all! We have selected two from Musgrave, a family-owned, 100-year-old pencil factory located in Tennessee that prides...

Whether you need a pencil for a sketching, graphic work or drafting, this selection of fine European pencils will do the job!  Our selection includes makers with a long history in the world of pencils.  And some have worked hard to settle the...

Find out what your future holds for you in Philadelphia!   From the best selling Philly Tarot Deck by artist James Boyle, our museum exclusive t-shirt shows the bronze William Penn Statue atop Philadelphia City Hall printed beautifully in...

Hold you place even if the story might be a page turner with our museum exclusive bookmark.   This bookmark is a detail of a Pennsylvania German Fraktur birth certificate from the museum's collection. Fraktur is a Germanic tradition of...

The magnificent armored knight on a horse is one of The Philadelphia Museum of Art's world-class Armors & Armor collection highlights. This substantial and faithfully reproduced piece captures, with extraordinary detail, the beauty of the original...

The end of boring notebooks! Nuuna notebooks at times are loud, at other times quiet, but never boring, and always well thought out.  These notebooks are bound in soft recycled leather, metallic artificial leather, or jeans label material. Truly...

The Caran d 'Ache rotary pencil sharpener is a classic for the desk!  For more than 80 years, its precision of execution, robustness  and design has appealed to generations of pencil lovers.  On an office table, a school desk or home, it...

Please note: this item is not eligible for discounts and promotions.  The Blackwing Rustic Boxed Mixed Set is the perfect gift for the Renaissance Person -- penning a novel like John Steinbeck, drawing a cartoon as did Chuck Jones or composing music...

An unprecedented portrait of the hidden patterns in human society—visualized through the world of data. Award-winning geographer-designer team James Cheshire and Oliver Uberti transform enormous datasets into rich maps and cutting-edge visualizations. In...

Find out what your future holds for you in Philadelphia!   From the best selling Philly Tarot Deck by artist James Boyle, this hand signed print The Lovers: Auguste Rodin's The Kiss. The Lovers Tarot Card represents passion and mutual support...

Enjoy worry-free travel in style with this classic analogue alarm clock. Designed in the late 80’s by Dietrich Lubs, it features an easy to read dial layout and the iconic yellow second hand that has become synonymous with Braun’s award winning design...

Keep your favorite art supplies safe in the Trusco Toolbox!  They're simple and kind of cute, but tough built. Formed steel can take a beating, and the indented top and little "feet" make them sturdily stackable. Enjoy the snappy closure and...

You'll be thinking fast on your feet with these socks!  Or maybe keeping your toes warm while pondering deeply on a chilly day... The socks are designed and produced exclusively for the museum in Portugal.  The maker uses seamless toe knitting...

Say hello to the go-to gift. These clips have versatile functions - clip your money or credit cards, business cards, organize papers, recipes, book mark pages, etc. One thing remains, this clip is built-to-last and up for whichever task serves the moment...

Naturally handcrafted and beautifully designed with great performance, the brand new MI Square Pocket Bluetooth Speaker makes your travel music experience seriously matter.　 Made with solid natural wood and powered by a long-lasting integrated...

Bringing together all the greats—from Air Jordan 1 to Air Presto—Nike  and Virgil Abloh reinvent sneaker culture with the collaborative project  The Ten and redesign 10 sneaker icons. Experience engineering ingenuity and Abloh’s investigative...

The natural sounds of the Zwitscherbox create an atmosphere that will make you feel better and relax.  At home or in the office, for a short while the jolly chirping of birds lets us dive into a world without stress and time pressure. We breathe and...

This series of paintings seamlessly fuses contemporary basketball  imagery with Edo-period Japanese art and culture, with captivating results. Each image riffs on a classic Japanese painting or subject, adding a surprisingly weighty visual twist as...

Charles and Ray Eames designed House of Cards in the 1950s. These picture card decks have become universal favorites, and are even represented in the Museum of Modern Art collection. Each card shows a different object, all of which Charles and Ray refer...

Team Spirit -- proudly wear our 1914 museum logo hoodie to any event.    Starting in 1914 we first "branded" the museum using a logo that was the near replica of the 1876 state of Pennsylvania coat of arms.  At that time we were still...

"All you can write is what you see.”                           On February 23, 1940, Woody Guthrie scribbled these words at the...

The Backyard Birdwatcher’s Bible is that rare type of book, one that is as packed with information as it is pleasing to look at. An elegant aesthetic is paired with practical tips on identifying, attracting, and caring for backyard birds, as well as...

Team Spirit -- just the right size for a hot chocolate when watching our favorite local teams! Pulled from a stamped book in the Museum’s library the Griffin was introduced in 1938,  marking the moment the museum officially became the Philadelphia...

The Japanese woodblock print is a phenomenon with no Western equivalent,  one where breathtaking landscapes exist alongside blush-inducing  erotica; where demons and otherworldly creatures torment the living; and  where sumo wrestlers,...

In 1919, the state art school in Weimar was reopened as the Bauhaus,  under the direction of Walter Gropius and with a radical new teaching  approach. Four years later, the first Bauhaus exhibition was held,  presenting the school’s novel...

Office School Home -- it is all the same place now for most of us!  This hexagonal shaped mechanical pencil is the most comfortable you will hold.  Japanese-made lead of type B (European standard) and it also comes with a sharpener.  Lead...

Taking inspiration from the museum’s encyclopedic collection, local Philadelphia maker The Painted Lily has created small artworks on beautiful tumbled marble tiles . Whether hanging on your wall, decorating your desktop or bookshelf, or as a coaster for...

Find out what your future holds for you in Philadelphia!  From the best selling Philly Tarot Deck by artist James Boyle, this hand signed print Strength represents Philadelphia's hero in front of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. The Strength Tarot...

Flamboyant man-about-town, Oscar Wilde had a reputation that preceded him, especially in his early career. Known primarily for his plays and his only novel, The Picture of Dorian Gray , it sometimes comes as a surprise to people that he wrote fairy tales...

The Blazing World is simply one of the most fascinating, unusual and astonishing pieces of writing we've  ever come across. Written in 1666 by Margaret Cavendish, the Duchess of  Newcastle, the book details an interdimensional otherworldly...

Draw inspiration from the work of artist Horace Pippin with this sketchbook of cream paper.  Perfect to build your creative skills. About the artist and the work: Will the fox get away with his prize?  Looks like he will!   West Chester,...

Radiant golds, deep crimsons, and verdant greens pop with aplomb in Vincent van Gogh's Sunflowers, which has been intricately recreated in these charming novelty socks. The cotton/polyester blend, reinforced toe seam and stretchy top band are sure to...

This beautiful, lovingly hand-crafted Tawny Owl wooden bird call is clever, unique, and makes the perfect educational toy for both nature-loving children and adults! Discovered while on a buying trip abroad, this wonderful instrument allows your family...

This beautiful, lovingly hand-crafted Mallard Duck wooden bird call is clever, unique, and makes the perfect educational toy for both nature-loving children and adults! Discovered while on a buying trip abroad, this wonderful instrument allows your...

Meet Vincent van Gogh, one of the most famed tragic figures of 19th‑century art. This lush tome collects all his 871 paintings, alongside writings and essays, charting the life and work of a master who continues to tower over art. Today, the works of...

The most comprehensive and best-illustrated history of watercolor painting ever published! As an artistic medium, watercolor is so widely practiced, and so  widely beloved, that it can be startling to reflect on its humble origins. For hundreds of...

Attention nature-lovers! Inspire "family time" out in nature with this beautifully presented collection of 6 different hand-crafted American bird calls! Discovered while on a buying trip abroad, this special set allows your family to learn to...

Foster Closeness at a Distance Connecting with someone is not a question of being in the same space as them; it depends on sharing the right parts of each other’s imaginations and deeper selves. The best kinds of conversations can make people on opposite...

Created by Philadelphia makers Peg and Awl, our desk caddy is great for those with more than a few stray pencils and pens.  The range of holes will hold all your desk needs: rulers, scissors, and more.  Added inspiration comes from Rodin who...

The Chalk Pad will quickly replace your many reminders scribbled on scraps of paper that constantly end up lost. Inspired by an old schoolhouse slate, it is great for grocery lists, sketches, messages and plans. Children and the young at heart can spill...

When the sky is pelting arrows from Mother Nature, auto pop open this shield for battle with the elements just as Emperor Ferdinand I would have in the 16th century. Unique for the embossed and etched design with floral treatment, this shield is a...

The perfect gift for any young art enthusiast, our vibrant and cuddly Vincent van Gogh doll was inspired by various self-portraits! Crocheted by hand, this charming doll is a great way to let small children discover the story behind Vincent the artist...

A pencil or pen is never to far away with this very handy pencase from Midori. With its adjustable elasticated band, the pencase slips onto your notebook (fitting notebook sizes from B6 to A5) cover so you always have a pen with your notebook. As well as...

Write anytime, anywhere with this compact pencil as a companion on your life trip.  This pencil from Traveler's Company is integrated with a brass holder made at a small press factory in Japan. When not in use, the pencil is set inside the main...

Come rain or shine these notebooks made of waterproof stone paper will withstand the harshest of elements!  Durable and portable they are great for travel and fit easily into a backpack or jacket pocket.  48 pages 5.5" x 3.5"  Light...

"Our Philadelphia, as is all our history, is made of these moments:  photographs and stories. And in our effort to find and delineate these  moments we also recognized that we approached a sense of place. Circling  ever closer to a shared...

The complex oeuvre of the American artist Cy Twombly (1928-2011)  comprises a time period of around six decades, during which it never  lost any of its expressive power. Twombly was one of the most productive  artists in the history of...

Team Spirit -- proudly wear our iconic griffin logo hoodie to any event.  Pulled from a stamped book in the Museum’s library the Griffin was introduced in 1938,  marking the moment the museum officially became the Philadelphia Museum of Art...

Weighty and well-balanced, the Sketch Up Brass Clutch Lead Holder will become your favorite sketching tool.  Made from solid brass with a raw finish that will darken and develop a unique patina over time gives it an antique, vintage feel. Perfect...

Whether signing for your first home or writing to the one you love, the Kaweco Brass Sport will mark the moment as yours!  Made from solid brass with a raw finish that will darken and develop a unique patina over time gives it an antique, vintage...

Perfect for penmanship or calligraphy, the Kaweco Classic Sport is the fountain pen for those who want to add a more expressive and personal touch to their writing.  The first Kaweco fountain pen was created in 1909 and a 1911 catalog advertised a...

The prefect plein-air watercolor journal!  Versatile landscape or vertical format to capture the moment just like Monet!  Compact and lightweight, it fits easily into any day trip bag or a coat pocket.  Ideal for travel. 40 sheets A6...

Delight your family and friends when you create beautiful, unique artwork to mail.  This postcard book is filled with a variety of delightful illustrations based on traditional Japanese paintings and designs.  20 cards, each with a different...

Please note: this item is not eligible for discounts and promotions.   Be ready when inspiration strikes with the Blackwing Slate notebook! Blackwing Slate was designed to be the ultimate Blackwing pencil companion. Each notebook features...

You can hear the triumphant music as we celebrate Philadelphia with this poster of our local hero and the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Designed by Lisa Roberts, a local Philadelphia artist.  Museum exclusive 12" x 16" Printed on heavy cover...

 By Mathieu Mercier  "Everything  important that I have done can be put into a little suitcase," Duchamp  said in 1952: finally that suitcase is available to all. One of the most important and enigmatic  pieces of modernist art,...

  Through the exceptional permanent collection at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, this book looks at arms and armor as art—from warfare to war games, from hunting to the pursuit of glory. The Philadelphia Museum of Art’s holdings of arms...

This is the perfect baseball cap for art lovers! Show your Philly pride and love for the museum, and wear it everywhere you go.   Pulled from a stamped book in the Museum’s library the Griffin was introduced in 1938,  marking the moment...

Please note: this item is not eligible for discounts and promotions. Blackwing and the Philadelphia Museum of Art have teamed up to create this limited edition set of 12 golden pencils inspired by Augustus Saint-Gaudens’ sculpture of Diana which...

We love this simple way of creating haiku. Just roll or arrange the more than 60 included cubes to enjoy endless poetry. Haiku is traditionally a Japanese poem consisting of three short lines that do not rhyme. The origins of haiku poems can be traced...

Accessorize your space with your own Philadelphia Museum of Art masterpiece. This museum-approved reproduction of Auguste Rodin's The Thinker will offer a worldly touch to any interior design. 10 1/4" x 8 1/4" x 14 1/2" Sculpture Weight:...

Celebrate an iconic moment in film history with a sculpture of Philadelphia's most legendary hero. Featuring sleek cast resin and all-around detail, this 12-inch reproduction captures his triumphant run to the top of the Museum's steps. Cast resin ...

This roomy bag is great for a daytrip and will hold all the essentials you need whether a visit to the museum or local market.   Pulled from a stamped book in the Museum’s library the Griffin was introduced in 1938, marking the moment the...