November 24, 2025
Celebrate the start of the holiday season at the Allentown Art Museum during the City of Allentown’s annual Tree-Lighting Celebration, taking place across the street in Arts Park. Enjoy our extended evening hours (and warm up inside!) and take part in festive, family friendly activities, including free art making, a special holiday-themed tour, and a […]
November 24, 2025
The Allentown Art Museum (AAM) was one of six U.S. museums invited to participate in “Works in Progress: Defining the Art of Wellness in Museums,” a convening of museum colleagues committed to programming that advances community health through engagement with art. Running from October 15 to October 17, 2025, on the Crystal Bridges Campus in […]
November 18, 2025
It’s that giving time of year! Find a unique gift for everyone on your holiday list at the Allentown Art Museum’s Store! Shop in person or online for a broad selection of the most artful gifts in the Lehigh Valley. See below some of the upcoming shopping events, special member discounts, and gift suggestions from longtime Museum […]
November 11, 2025
Join us for an inspiring and timely conversation with esteemed scholar, author, and former CEO of the Metropolitan Museum of Art Daniel H. Weiss and Max Weintraub, President and CEO of the Allentown Art Museum, on Thursday, December 11, 5:30-7:30 p.m., in the Museum’s auditorium. As the Allentown Art Museum considers its next chapter and […]
October 27, 2025
What are tactiles, and how can they be used to create opportunities for learning and engagement? Local educators are invited to join a free hands-on workshop that delves into the role of tactile materials in museum and gallery settings. “Teaching with the Collection: Creating Tactile Tools for Engaging with Art” will be held on Wednesday, […]
October 6, 2025
The Allentown Art Museum has named Chris Bernecker as Chair of its Board of Trustees. Bernecker is the Senior Vice President for H. T. Lyons Inc., part of Equans MEP Services (MEP Services), which is headquartered in Allentown. He brings 36 years of design, construction, and preventative-maintenance experience to the Museum. Prior to joining the […]
October 3, 2025
Are you a teenager with a passion for art, or do you know one? Then consider involving them in the Art Museum as a Teen Volunteer! It’s a great way for creatives aged 14 to 18 to gain valuable experience. Teen Volunteers help with our weekend family programming (ArtVentures) and occasional Third Thursday evening programming. […]
September 22, 2025
We’re thrilled to announce a dynamic expansion to the Museum’s contemporary collection, featuring four distinctive artists whose work challenges, inspires, and enriches the conversation around art today. “All of these artists are new to the collection,” says Elaine Mehalakes, the AAM’s vice president of curatorial affairs. “These exciting additions join other recently acquired works […]
September 18, 2025
On Saturday, October 4, 2025, at 1 p.m. the Allentown Art Museum will host La Sinfonía del Muro de Flores (The Symphony of the Wall of Flowers), a multimedia live performance that unites original music, contemporary dance, storytelling, and visual art into an immersive sensory journey. The performance will last 45 minutes and be followed […]
September 15, 2025
On Thursday, September 18, 2025, the Museum will host the Lehigh Valley Artist Meetup as part of our Third Thursday activities. The idea for the Meetup came from artists Brandon Dominguez and Elise Schaffer, who want to foster connections among local artists. Using art making as an ice breaker, the pair hopes to build a […]