Philadelphia Museum of Art is a museum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and a filming location for Rocky. Built in 1928.
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Verified facts
- Appeared in Rocky (movie) — as The 72 'Rocky Steps' at the museum's east entrance, climax of Rocky's training run
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-15111, SRC-15112 - Built in 1928
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-15113, SRC-16623, SRC-17351
Evidence & sources
- SRC-15111 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rocky_Steps (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-15112 — https://movie-locations.com/movies/r/Rocky.php (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-15113 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philadelphia_Museum_of_Art (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-16623 — https://philadelphiaencyclopedia.org/essays/philadelphia-museum-of-art/ (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-17351 — https://press.philamuseum.org/faqs/ (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
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Frequently asked questions
Where was Rocky filmed?
Philadelphia Museum of Art, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is a real-world filming location used for Rocky.
Where is Philadelphia Museum of Art located?
Philadelphia Museum of Art is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.