Marcel Duchamp Retrospective Opens in Philly

Philadelphia Museum of Art hosts first major U.S. Marcel Duchamp exhibition in over 50 years.

Oct 1, 2026

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Marcel Duchamp Retrospective Opens in Philly

Philadelphia Museum of Art hosts first major U.S. Marcel Duchamp exhibition in over 50 years.

In brief

Philadelphia Museum of Art hosts first major U.S. Marcel Duchamp exhibition in over 50 years. Philadelphia Museum of Art opens a major Marcel Duchamp retrospective with 300+ works from Oct. 10 to Jan. 31, 2027. Originally reported by PhillyVoice.

Exhibition Opens

Philadelphia Museum of Art opens a major Marcel Duchamp exhibition on Oct. 10, 2026.

300+ Works Included

The exhibition features more than 300 works from Duchamp's career spanning six decades.

Key Works Highlighted

Key Works Highlighted

Fountain, L.H.O.O.Q., and Nude Descending a Staircase (No. 2) are among the most famous pieces.

The Large Glass

The Bride Stripped Bare by Her Bachelors, Even is displayed with studies and materials from its creation.

Box in a Valise

Box in a Valise includes multiple versions and preparatory materials for Duchamp's miniature museum.

Etant Donnés

The room-sized installation Étant donnés is permanently installed at the museum after the exhibition.

Philadelphia Connection

Philadelphia Museum of Art holds the world's largest Duchamp collection and co-organized the last U.S. survey in 1973-74.

MOMA Partnership

The exhibition was previously shown at MoMA before coming to Philadelphia.

Ticket Details

Tickets cost $35 including museum admission; museum members can visit for free.

The takeaway

Philadelphia Museum of Art opens a major Marcel Duchamp retrospective with 300+ works from Oct. 10 to Jan. 31, 2027.

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