Super Bowl LIX Kicks Off #MuseumBowl25
Philadelphia Museum of Art and Nelson-Atkins Wager Master Works on Game’s Outcome
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Super Bowl LIX Kicks Off #MuseumBowl25
Philadelphia Museum of Art and Nelson-Atkins Once Again Wager Master Works on Game’s Outcome
Feb 5, 2025 - There’s a feeling of déjà vu as Super Bowl LIX approaches. As in the 2023 match-up, the Philadelphia Eagles will face the Kansas City Chiefs on Feb. 9 for the big game. This means the directors of The Philadelphia Museum of Art and Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City will each put a master work from their respective collections on the line for loan.
“I cannot wait to host our friends and colleagues at the Nelson-Atkins here in Philadelphia,” said Sasha Suda, the George D. Widener Director and CEO of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. “We will offer a proper Philly welcome as the city celebrates our Eagles’ win on the Rocky Steps. There’s no doubt that we are eyeing up their world-class collection and thinking about what would look best on our walls.”
“Our friends in Philadelphia so enjoyed their last visit to the Nelson-Atkins two years ago that we expect to see them again this year, as we are confident our team will once again be victorious,” said Julián Zugazagoitia, Director & CEO of the Nelson-Atkins. “Philadelphia’s art museum has so many amazing works that would look beautiful in our galleries.”
Leading up to the big game, the PMA will have the building lighted up in Eagles green in support of the Birds.
#MuseumBowl25 is on. Expect playful collaboration between the two museums on social media. Join the fun by following #MuseumBowl25 on Instagram and Facebook.
The Philadelphia Museum of Art and Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art have incredible collections, each filled with enviable works of art that would make especially choice loans. The shortlist of the contending MuseumBowl25 masterworks will be revealed after the curators huddle at their respective museums to consider the potential spoils of victory.
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About the Philadelphia Museum of Art:
The Philadelphia Museum of Art is a national and international destination for art, but first, we are Philadelphia’s Museum of Art—for all the many diverse communities of the city. Through our collections, exhibitions, events, educational activities, celebrations, and more, the PMA is a storyteller, and we welcome everyone to be part of the story—our doors are wide open. To learn more, visit www.philamuseum.org.
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About The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
The Nelson-Atkins in Kansas City is recognized nationally and internationally as one of America’s finest art museums. The museum opens its doors free of charge to people of all backgrounds.
The Nelson-Atkins serves the community by providing access to its renowned collection of more than 42,000 art objects and is best known for its Asian art, European and American paintings, photography, modern sculpture, and Native American and Egyptian galleries. Housing a major art research library and the Ford Learning Center, the museum is a key educational resource for the region.
The Nelson-Atkins is located at 45th and Oak Street, Kansas City, MO. Hours are 10 am–5 pm Saturday, Sunday and Monday, 10 am–9 pm Thursday and Friday, closed Tuesday and Wednesday. For museum information, phone 816.751.1ART (1278) or visit nelson-atkins.org.
Image courtesy of Yong Kim / The Philadelphia Inquirer