The Philadelphia Museum of Art has received a $20 million gift from longtime supporters Julian A. Brodsky, a Comcast cofounder, and his wife, Lois G. Brodsky. The donation will fund a new education center named for the couple.
Planned for the museum's north wing, the Brodsky Center will more than triple the institution's current education space, which measures less than 6,000 square feet. The expanded facilities are expected to support the museum's work with school groups, families and community members, including programs that currently reach about 36,000 students each year.
A new hub for learning and engagement
Initial plans include a family learning center, art studios, visitor orientation space and a multipurpose community hub. The museum will work with Philadelphia-based MGA Partners on the design, which is expected to be completed by summer 2027. Construction is projected to finish within a few years.
The center is intended to create more room for hands-on activities and new educational programs, while increasing the museum's capacity to welcome learners. If realized as planned, it could make the collection a more accessible starting point for creative exploration across generations.
