Private · exterior only
Filming location · Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia
The Rocky Steps
The 72 museum steps that Rocky Balboa ran up with his arms raised, and that everyone has run since.
Public space39.9656° N / 75.1809° W
Coordinates from published sources · on-site check pending
The scene
What happened at The Rocky Steps
Rocky’s training montage ends with his run up the museum steps. The shot was filmed with the newly invented Steadicam.
A bronze Rocky statue, made for Rocky III, now stands at the bottom of the steps.
Then & Now
On location today
People run the steps all day and pose at the top with their arms up.
Line up the shot
At the top, turn around with your arms raised and the Parkway behind you.
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