Rocky Statue Tours and Tickets

The Rocky Statue is located at the bottom of the stairs to the Philadelphia Museum of Art in Philadelphia. The address is 2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway. It’s easy to find even if you’re not going to the museum, as it’s impossible to miss its spot on the sidewalk.

The Rocky Statue is an art piece of the character played by Sylvester Stallone in the Rocky movie franchise. The statue was created in 1980 for the film Rocky III and after filming, the statue was donated by the famous actor to the city of Pennsylvania. It’s been in its current location since 2006.

No, there is no entrance fee to see the Rocky Statue, as it’s located on the sidewalk. However, since the statue is situated just outside the Philadelphia Museum of Art, you may wish to pair your Rocky pilgrimage with an art museum visit, which costs $30 per adult entry.

The best time to visit the Rocky Statue in Philadelphia is in the early morning on weekdays, since there will be fewer crowds to interfere with photos. If you want to visit the Philadelphia Museum of Art after seeing the statue, stop by in the morning or afternoon, Thursday through Monday.

Yes, you can take photos with the Rocky Statue. In fact, many visitors come to see the statue primarily to capture fun photos. It’s a social media–worthy spot, which often results in a line. Time your visit carefully or you might have to wait to get that perfect shot.

The statue is closest to the Philadelphia Museum of Art; however, it is also near popular attractions such as the Reading Terminal Market, Rodin Museum, Mutter Museum, and Betsy Ross House. A great way to see multiple attractions is by prebooking a Philadelphia hop-on hop-off bus pass or tour.