January 21, 2026
It is with sadness that we note the passing of longtime Allentown Art Museum supporter and former AAM Board Chair Loris Joan “Joanne” Barnette on Wednesday, December 10, 2025. “Joanne was always so gracious and diplomatic, but not afraid to make her own final decision on important issues that faced the Board,” says AAM Honorary […]
December 31, 2025
The Allentown Art Museum will welcome artists Ellen Berkenblit and Amanda Valdez at a reception for AAM members in the galleries on Friday, January 9, 2026, from 5 until 8 p.m. Exhibitions of their work are on view in the Museum’s upstairs galleries through May 17, 2026. Ellen Berkenblit: The Clouds are Luminous is the […]
December 11, 2025
Each year, the Allentown Art Museum hosts a day full of free, all-ages activities in celebration of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Following is a schedule of events for Monday, January 19, 2026. 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Art making in Crayola Classroom (2nd floor) 11:30 a.m. Joyful Voices Community Choir in […]
December 1, 2025
I’m excited to share that the Allentown Art Museum—your always-free hub for art, culture, and community in the heart of the Lehigh Valley—was one of only six museums nationwide invited to attend a recent convening exploring the connection between art and wellness. From October 15 to 17, five AAM staff joined other museum colleagues at the Heartland […]
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 (warm up inside!) and take part in festive, family friendly activities, including free art making, a special holiday-themed tour, and a one-of-a-kind […]
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. The Store is located near the Museum’s lobby and is open the same hours as […]
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, at 5:30 p.m. in the Museum’s auditorium. As the Allentown Art Museum considers its next chapter […]
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 […]