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
Early closure Friday, April 26 at 5 pm
Parking Information
Downtown Erie is experiencing some exciting changes with new buildings and renovations. With that does come construction zones, which unfortunately will limit some street and sidewalk access around the Museum. To help safely navigate the downtown area we’ve created the following guide to access the Museum.
Street Access
July 2023 Update: 5th Street Eastbound between State and French is now open.
5th Street is closed between Peach Street and State Street, and should not be used when traveling to the Museum. French Street is also limited to one lane near the crossing of East 5th and French Street. It is recommended to use State Street to access parking. If dropping off individuals, we recommend dropping off at the Northeast corner of State Street and East 5th Street, by City Supply.
Sidewalk Access
July 2023 Update: Sidewalks on the north and south side of 5th Street between the Museum entrance and State Street are now available.
On French Street between 4th and 5th Street, we recommend only using the east sidewalk.
Parking Access
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.
From South
Follow I-79 North until it turns into the Bayfront Parkway. Continue on the Bayfront Parkway to State Street. Turn right onto State Street, then turn left onto E. 5th Street.
From West
Take I-90 East to Exit 22, follow I-79 North until it turns into the Bayfront Parkway. Continue on the Bayfront Parkway to State Street. Turn right onto State Street, then turn left onto E. 5th Street.
From East
Take I-90 West to Exit 32. Follow the Bayfront Connector to State Street. Turn left onto State Street, then turn left onto 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