
DESIGN
THE LOCATION

The Philadelphia Museum of Art, an iconic landmark dating back to the early 1900s, boasts one of the nation’s most prestigious art collections and consistently ranks among the top 10 U.S. museums and the top 50 worldwide. Drawing around 800,000 visitors annually, it has hosted numerous renowned exhibitions, including works by Armenian-American painter Arshile Gorky. Its grand steps gained fame in the movie Rocky.
Perched atop Benjamin Franklin Parkway, the Museum serves as a gateway to Fairmount Park. Across from its north entrance, between Anne d’Harnoncourt and Kelly Drive, the Armenian Heritage Walk surrounds the repositioned Young Meher statue. This new space will feature a walkway, artwork stations, landscaping, and lighting.
DESIGN RENDERINGS
Below you see the latest artist renderings of key elements of the project.

The new Armenian Heritage Walk is a landscaped garden and outdoor sculpture gallery with themes designed to enrich and educate visitors about Armenian culture in a variety of ways. The overall design is an integration of cultural art, landscape, and Armenian history.
Visitors entering the project from the east side of the Philadelphia Museum of Art travel the museum-lined Benjamin Franklin Parkway, while visitors entering from the west are connected to the Schuylkill River Trail. These notable art-filled pedestrian routes lead visitors to the newly landscaped and sculpture-rich Armenian Heritage Walk, directly outside the north entrance of the Philadelphia Museum of Art.






LANDSCAPING
Our team has been collaborating with the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, Morris Arboretum, and Philadelphia Parks and Recreation to develop a robust and meaningful landscape and planting plan for the Armenian Heritage Walk.

English Yew
(Taxus Baccata)

Lilac Sage
(Salvia Verticillata)

Bloody Cranesbill
(Geranium Sanguineum)

Bloody Cranesbill
(Geranium Sanguineum x)

Siberian Squill
(Scillasiberica)

Pennsylvania Sedge
(Carex Pennsylvanica)

Eastern Cat-mint
(Nepera Racemose)

Little Bluestem
(Schizachyrium Scoparium)

Yarrow
(Achillea Filipendulina)

Giant Bellflower
(Campanula Latifolia)
LEARN ABOUT THE PROJECT

Discover the legend of the Meher statue, the artist behind its creation, and the intricate details that make it a unique cultural and artistic treasure within Philadelphia’s vast library of sculptures. Learn More
The Project Design
This project holds deep symbolic and cultural significance for both the Armenian community and the City of Philadelphia. Explore the inspiration behind it and the many details that make it truly special. Learn More
On April 24, 1976, Armenians from across the country gathered in Philadelphia to unveil and dedicate a statue honoring the legendary Armenian hero, Young Meher. Explore the history and view photos from this momentous day. Learn More