Allentown Art Museum

23 reviews

+1 (610) 432-4333

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Artist : Albert V. Chong Throne to the ancestors

Larder with a Servant, a Cook. a Spaniel and Her Pups.

Mickey's lesser known cousin. (By Keith Herring)

31 N 5th St

Allentown, PA 18101

+1 (610) 432-4333

http://www.allentownartmuseum.org

Founded in 1934, Allentown Art Museum is a privately funded and member supported museum. It exhibits more than 13,000 works of art that feature over 2,000 years of cultural heritage. The museum showcases works of various artists, including more than 50 paintings and sculptures by Samuel H. Kress. It also features Italian renaissance paintings, Mediterranean textiles, and Asian, Indian and Tibetan artworks . Additionally, it maintains a collection of European paintings and paper gift works. The museum participates in various exhibitions and conducts a variety of school, after-school and public educational programs. Allentown Art Museum offers various services for teachers that include visits, outreach programs and online training. In addition, it enrolls artists who offer lessons to students and maintains a location in Allentown, Pa.

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Reviews

4.523 reviews

Jenn C.

5/17/2025

Free thanks to a large donation and we appreciate that it is. The staff is super welcoming and tells you what you need to know about the different exhibits. They have an entire Tiffany glass...

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Rick L.

4/19/2025

The Allentown Art Museum is a fantastic place to spend and hour or two. The permanent collection is varied with lots of types of art to look at and enjoy, and the rotating exhibits keep your...

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Len D.

3/26/2025

This museum is a gem. Thanks to a wealthy patron, there is no admission fee, and while the museum is not large, the collection of art is wonderful. You can easily spend a few hours there, and...

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Mike C.

6/10/2024

Top notch Art Museum in Allentown, PA. Free forever museum due to large donations this exhibit of art is a fantastic experience. Three levels with the first level being their permanent art...

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Carlie A.

3/17/2024

This completely free museum is worth a stop if you are in the area. Nice collection and clearly has a focus on accessibility in many forms. Signs on the restrooms indicate where single use...

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