The Palmer Museum is open late every Thursday until 8 p.m.

Thursday late-night hours often include special programming like drop-in tours and gallery talks, Art After Hours events, Creative Studio Sessions, workshops, artist lectures, and more.

Generous support provided by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program.

• Check-in: Admission is FREE ($7 donation suggested). Please check in for your visit at the front desk with our Visitor Services team. No prior reservation is required. Email PalmerVisitorServices@psu.edu or call the Visitor Services desk at 814-867-3022 during regular museum hours for information.
• Bags: Large items such as backpacks, large bags, camera equipment bags, backpack-style child carriers, and umbrellas are not allowed in the galleries. Lightweight collapsible strollers are permitted, and umbrellas can be stored in the coatroom.
• Food and drink: Food and beverages are not allowed in the galleries. Travel mugs and plastic water bottles can be left in the complimentary lockers in the coatroom.
• Photography: Non-flash photographs are permitted and encouraged, except when indicated otherwise on labels next to artwork or on exhibition signage. Tripods and selfie sticks are not allowed in the galleries. Requests to videotape works of art/galleries or to photograph with tripods and camera equipment should be directed to Beverly Sutley, Registrar, at bxb35@psu.edu and/or Sarah Anne Wharton, Marketing and Communications Director, at saw534@psu.edu.
• Sketching: Sketching with pencils and colored pencils is allowed in the galleries. However, markers, ink pens, and other art supplies, including easels, are not permitted. An easy way to remember what is permitted is that “wet” or potentially messy art media including paints, ink, chalk, charcoal, and oil pastels are prohibited. Large drawing boards or sketch pads (over 18 x 24 inches) are prohibited.
• Gallery Stools: Wooden stools are available for visitors’ use and stacked in various locations throughout the galleries.
• Wi-Fi: Complimentary wireless internet access is available in all indoor public spaces throughout the museum.