In the Gallery

Projected Divas: Art in Motion, Fashion in Light

Through February 25, 2026

Part of our rotating art exhibit curated by Drexel University's Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, Projected Divas features collaborative multimedia works by Philly-based faculty artists Liz Goldberg, Warren Bass, and Jaeyoon Jeong. The exhibition invites visitors to see how images come to life across drawing, animation, fashion, and space, creating dynamic experiences that shift with the body and movement.

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Living Room Exhibits

Stroll through the Living Room to discover one-of-a-kind installations from local museums and cultural partners, curated exclusively for The Study. Each exhibit case offers a glimpse into the wealth of culture and infinite treasures to discover just outside our doors.

Penn Museum

Oil lamps from ancient Beth Shean. A Nubian Shawabti from the 19th Dynasty. Ceramics, idols, and art from across the globe. As part of our ongoing partnership with the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, The Study at University City is proud to showcase authentic artifacts and replicas from the museum’s teaching collection—a rare, up-close look at 10,000 years of human history. Study guests also receive exclusive discounts on general admission to the Penn Museum.

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Queen Puabi’s Sumerian jewelry (2600–2450 BCE) on display in the Penn Museum’s Middle East Galleries.

Queen Puabi’s Sumerian jewelry (2600–2450 BCE) on display in the Penn Museum’s Middle East Galleries.

Queen Puabi’s Sumerian jewelry (2600–2450 BCE) on display in the Penn Museum’s Middle East Galleries.

Academy of Natural Sciences

The oldest natural history museum in the Americas, The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University (ANSP) features a collection of over 19 million carefully preserved specimens, supporting ongoing studies of evolution, biodiversity, human health, and climate change.

Guests can explore rotating exhibits drawn from the Academy’s collection, offering an up-close look at the natural world and the scientific discoveries that await at the museum.

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The Academy of Natural Sciences. Photo by J. Fusco for Visit Philadelphia™

The Academy of Natural Sciences. Photo by J. Fusco for Visit Philadelphia™

The Academy of Natural Sciences. Photo by J. Fusco for Visit Philadelphia™

Penn Relays

Founded in 1895 and held every spring at Franklin Field on the University of Pennsylvania campus, the Penn Relays—often called the world’s first and largest relay competition—draws more than 17,000 athletes and 100,000 spectators from around the globe. Our exhibit, curated by Penn Athletics, celebrates this time-honored tradition with memorabilia from past athletes, including trophies, batons, and race bibs, offering guests a glimpse into the history and spirit of one of track and field’s most iconic events.

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Photo courtesy of Penn Relays

Photo courtesy of Penn Relays

Photo courtesy of Penn Relays

Artist Spotlight

Sam Messer, Imagine Happiness

Artist Sam Messer’s colorful typewriters are a beloved hallmark of every Study Living Room. This season, guests can enjoy Sam’s latest series, Imagine Happiness, in limited-edition postcards—vibrant, joyful, and perfect to brighten a mailbox or keep as a memento.

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