Things to do in , The Alleghenies: The Best Art Museums

The Altoona location of the Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art is open to the public for visitors Tuesdays through Fridays, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturdays 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. There is no admission fee. The museum is wheelchair accessible, and there is parking on the nearby streets.

The Westmoreland Museum of American Art is located just 35 miles east of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in the heart of historic Greensburg, tucked amidst the breathtaking Laurel Highlands. The Westmoreland is a regional museum with a national presence. But, it's more than a museum. It's a destination that presents a unique look at American life. Built to inspire and engage, it's a place for people from all corners of the world to gather and experience American art. The Westmoreland's collection includes works by major artists from four centuries. It also captures the region's rich agrarian and industrial past by placing local history within the greater context of our nation. The Museum is home to more than 3,400 objects of fine and decorative American art, including a new collection of post-1950 artwork. And, every work of art has a story to tell. After a dramatic renovation and expansion, The "New" Westmoreland has become a true 21st century museum with increased gallery and education spaces, enhanced community-oriented programming, and an architecturally-dynamic and LEED-certified new wing to feature traveling exhibitions. Visitors to The "New" Westmoreland will build a deeper relationship with the Museum's diverse collection, and develop a deeper appreciation for American art.

The Bellefonte Art Museum celebrates the human spirit through the arts and recognizes the importance of art in our lives by: • Exhibiting & selling art by local artists from our Artist Registry • Providing creative enrichment for individuals, families & children • Exhibiting artistic and cultural shows from outside the area. The museum features a permanent exhibition in a historically significant room with an art installation commemorating the work of the Underground Railroad in the Bellefonte area. The exhibit contains information about the operations of the Underground Railroad, art work depicting the courage and suffering of the enslaved African Americans and stories about the local citizens who helped and supported them. Our goal is to make the arts accessible to everyone, thus the museum is free and open to the public.