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Free-admission art museum at Penn State, serving the University and Central PA!
The Pennsylvania State University. 650 Bigler Road. University Park, PA 16802
The Palmer Museum of Art, on Curtin Road in the core of the University Park campus, is Penn State’s art museum. Founded in 1972, it is largest art museum between Pittsburgh and Philadelphia. After an extensive expansion and renovation, the museum was renamed in 1993 in honor of benefactors, James and Barbara Palmer.
The Palmer Museum of Art’s new 73,000-square-foot building opens to visitors on June 1. The state-of-the-art facility, located within The Arboretum at Penn State, boasts unique design elements that bring the outside in, fostering a sense of connection with the landscape and inspiring visitors to reflect on the relationship between art and nature.
July 29–August 2, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Discover art that celebrates the connections between art and nature and get creative with natural materials and subject matter in a variety of artistic mediums including painting, sculpture, drawing, and more. Instructor: Ronda Seymour.
The Palmer Museum of Art at Penn State is excited to announce its upcoming exhibition schedule for 2021, which begins when the Palmer reopens on Wednesday, February 10. This year’s shows celebrate a diverse variety of periods and places around the world, spotlight Pennsylvania landscapes and artists, feature a number of women artists, and highlight impactful gifts and important partnerships ...
The Palmer Museum of Art is an institution with a 45-year history of innovation, a strong academic mission, and a growing collection of nearly 11,000 works of art.
