This summer, there are plenty of opportunities to drop in and get to know the new Palmer Museum of Art. Explore the new building with a Palmer guide and enjoy an introduction to the newly reinstalled permanent collection, along with a brief introduction to two special exhibitions.

The Palmer Museum of Art will host a bevy of events all summer long! Make sure you attend at least one if not all!

Sunday, July 14, 2:00 p.m.

• MADE in PA with Erin M. Coe, Palmer Museum Director, and Joyce Robinson, Assistant Director

Thursday, August 1, 6:00 p.m.

• The Art of Teaching: Medical Education and the Integrated Curriculum with Dr. Mike Flanagan and Dr. Mark Stephens, Penn State Medical School

Summer Drop-in Tours:

• Meet the Museum - various dates between June 5 and August 4
• Gallery Talks on Special Exhibitions - Thursday, July 11, 6 p.m. | Sunday, July 14, 2 p.m. | Thursday, August 1, 6 p.m
• Yoga at the Palmer - Thursdays, July 11 – August 8, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
• Adult Workshop: Sneaker Painting - Saturday, July 13, 1 to 5 p.m.
• Adult Class: Introduction to Plein Art Painting - Six Saturdays: July 20–August 24, 1 to 4 p.m.
• Art & Mindfulness - Tuesday, July 30, 1 to 2:30 p.m.
• Art in the Garden: Sun Prints at the Arboretum - Wednesday, July 31, 10 a.m. to noon

2024 Kids’ Summer Camps

• Museum Camp: Pressing Prints - July 22–26, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Museum Camp: Art & Nature - July 29–August 2, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m

Art After Hours

• L.E.A.P. into Art and Community - Thursday, July 25, 5 to 8 p.m.
• Pop & Politics: Fight for Your Rights pARTy - Thursday, August 29, 5 to 8 p.m.

Click HERE for a complete list of drop-in tours and other summer programs currently scheduled at the Palmer Museum.

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