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
Special Hours
CLOSED Wednesday, December 25th
CLOSED Thursday, December 26th
CLOSED Friday, December 27th
CLOSED Saturday, December 28th
CLOSED Wednesday, January 1st
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.
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