Visitor Information
Admission
Members - Free
Adults - $10
Senior Citizens & Students - $8
16-years-old and under - Free
The Erie Art Museum offers free admission to active-duty military members. Please present military ID to redeem this discount.
For Individuals and families with an ACCESS EBT card, entry fee is just $2 per person (up to four people). Please present photo ID with your access card to receive the discount.
Visit
20 E 5th St., Erie, PA 16507
Entrance between State Street and French Street
Current Hours
Wednesday, 11 am – 6 pm
Thursday, 11 am – 6 pm
Friday, 11 am – 6 pm
Saturday, 10 am – 5 pm
Sunday, 1 – 6 pm
Closed Monday – Tuesday
Museum Partnerships
Students, Faculty, and Staff of Gannon University and Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) get free admission to the Museum! Please bring your staff or student ID with you to redeem this discount.
Parking Information & Downtown Parking Guide Map
Metered Street parking is available on State Street and around Perry Square along North and South Park Row, French Street, and Peach Street. These parking options have easy access to the Museum from the west side of the entrance. Meters can be fed using quarters or via the MeterEZ app.
Directions
The Museum entrance is 20 East 5th Street, Erie, PA, 16507 between State and French.
The Erie Art Museum is conveniently located in the heart of the downtown Erie, PA cultural and entertainment district. The Erie Art Museum’s complex is close by to numerous downtown cultural attractions, dining and shops. For more information on downtown Erie, visit www.eriedowntown.com.
Due to construction on the Bayfront Parkway, all regional traffic and beyond is recommended to approach the Museum via exit 27 on Interstate 90. From the Interstate, turn north onto Route 97/Perry Highway. Continue north on Perry Highway until it turns into Glenwood Park Avenue, then continue north and turn left onto State Street. Travel north on State Street and then turn right on E 5th Street.
Erie Art Museum
Social Narrative
What to expect on your visit to the Museum.
A social narrative is a tool that helps individuals prepare for new or unfamiliar experiences. It is a written or visual guide that provides a step-by-step description of what to expect in a particular environment, including sensory experiences, social interactions, and behavioral expectations.
Click the button to download a printable PDF copy of the social Narrative.
Also consider our monthly Adaptive Art classes.
Holidays
The museum is closed on the following holidays:
New Year’s Day
Easter
Memorial Day
July 4th
Labor Day
Thanksgiving
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day