The Palmer Museum of Art

About The Palmer Museum of Art

The Palmer Museum of Art has been around for nearly 50 years, becoming the most significant academic art museum in the state of Pennsylvania. The museum serves as a crucial yet approachable "cultural resource" by facilitating events and exhibitions, such as An American Place  that was held recently in January 29, 2022 through May 1, 2022. An integral artwork in their Special Exhibitions Gallery was Shallow Creek by Thomas Hart Benton.

The new Palmer Art Museum, which will give the public access to Penn State's growing collection of 10,260 works of art, is being built on the site where the Arboretum now stands on Curtin Road. It will include more instructional areas and staff members to invite scholars and welcome more visitors overall. 

Works by Thomas Hart Benton at the Palmer Museum of Art

There are currently no works of art by Thomas Hart Benton on display at The Palmer Museum of Art. Most recently, Shallow Creek was on display as part of the Special Exhibitions Gallery called ‘An American Place’ held last January 29, 2022 through May 1, 2022.

Shallow Creek is viewable on their website archives by clicking here.

Visiting Information

The Pennsylvania State University
Curtin Road
University Park, PA 16802

(814) 865-7673

https://palmermuseum.psu.edu/

Hours

  • Monday: Closed

  • Tuesday: 11:00AM - 5:00PM

  • Wednesday: 11:00AM - 5:00PM

  • Thursday: 11:00AM - 8:00PM

  • Friday: 11:00AM - 5:00PM

  • Saturday: 10:00AM - 5:00PM

  • Sunday: 12:00PM - 5:00PM

Holidays

Closed on some holidays.

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