Programs
Check below to see the calendar of upcoming events and programs at the Palmer Museum.July 2025
Drop-in Tour: The Art of Celebration
Thursday, July 3
6 p.m.
Start in the Dr. Keiko Miwa Ross Lobby
Drop in and discover the Palmer’s world-class collections and exhibitions with a friendly and knowledgeable museum guide.
Yoga + Mindfulness at the Palmer
Summer ThursdaysThursday, July 3
5 to 6 p.m.
Event Space or galleries
With Latisha Franklin, Ph.D. (RYT 200). All bodies are welcome, no experience is necessary. Space is limited to the first 20 people per class. Borrow a yoga mat or bring your own!
CLOSED: July 4
Friday, July 4th
The Palmer Museum of Art will be closed in celebration of the July 4th holiday.
Quiet Hours
Reduced noise and lighting; no toursWednesday, July 9
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Join us in the galleries during designated Quiet Hours for a more relaxed and comfortable visit. During these times, we reduce noise and lighting levels and have no tours scheduled. While all visitors are welcome, these sessions are especially appropriate for individuals with sensory sensitivities, neurodivergent visitors, disabled visitors, and anyone who prefers a calmer museum experience.
Yoga + Mindfulness at the Palmer
Summer ThursdaysThursday, July 10
5 to 6 p.m.
Event Space or galleries
With Latisha Franklin, Ph.D. (RYT 200). All bodies are welcome, no experience is necessary. Space is limited to the first 20 people per class. Borrow a yoga mat or bring your own!
Washi Walk: Art & Garden Tour
Sunday, July 13
Arboretum tour begins at 1 p.m.; Museum tour begins at 2 p.m.
Start in the Dr. Keiko Miwa Ross Lobby
Discover the Palmer’s new special exhibition Washi Transformed: New Expressions in Japanese Paper and explore paper-related plants in the gardens. Begin with a garden walk hosted by Arboretum educator Rebecca Horwitt to learn about plants used in the papermaking process, along with their growth habits, pest challenges, and harvesting methods. Then venture indoors with a museum guide for a deep dive into the expressive and inventive paper sculptures on view in Washi Transformed as well as related works in the permanent collection.
Yoga + Mindfulness at the Palmer
Summer ThursdaysThursday, July 17
5 to 6 p.m.
Event Space or galleries
With Latisha Franklin, Ph.D. (RYT 200). All bodies are welcome, no experience is necessary. Space is limited to the first 20 people per class. Borrow a yoga mat or bring your own!
Yoga + Mindfulness at the Palmer
Summer ThursdaysThursday, July 24
5 to 6 p.m.
Event Space or galleries
With Latisha Franklin, Ph.D. (RYT 200). All bodies are welcome, no experience is necessary. Space is limited to the first 20 people per class. Borrow a yoga mat or bring your own!
Art After Hours: Creative Transformations
Thursday, July 24
Free, drop-in, 5 to 8 p.m.
Take a break during the summer session and LEAP over to the museum to exercise your creativity! Explore the special exhibition Washi Transformed: New Expressions in Japanese Paper for inspiration before making your own folded paper sculpture. Transform your in-gallery experience of Washi Transformed and permanent collection installations with an Artify tour that pairs art and music. Light refreshments will be provided.
Drop-in Tour: Boundless Art
Saturday, July 26
2 p.m.
Start in the Dr. Keiko Miwa Ross Lobby
Drop in and discover the Palmer’s world-class collections and exhibitions with a friendly and knowledgeable museum guide.
Quiet Hours
Reduced noise and lighting; no toursSunday, July 27
Noon to 2 p.m.
Join us in the galleries during designated Quiet Hours for a more relaxed and comfortable visit. During these times, we reduce noise and lighting levels and have no tours scheduled. While all visitors are welcome, these sessions are especially appropriate for individuals with sensory sensitivities, neurodivergent visitors, disabled visitors, and anyone who prefers a calmer museum experience.
Yoga + Mindfulness at the Palmer
Summer ThursdaysThursday, July 31
5 to 6 p.m.
Event Space or galleries
With Latisha Franklin, Ph.D. (RYT 200). All bodies are welcome, no experience is necessary. Space is limited to the first 20 people per class. Borrow a yoga mat or bring your own!
Paper Workshop: It's a Wrap!
Thursday, July 31
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Join instructor Brandi Breslin to transform ordinary paper into unique, handcrafted gift wrap using a variety of techniques, including painting, printing, and stenciling. Create personalized designs and participate in a group painting process to take home a variety of paper designs. All supplies will be provided and shared among workshop participants. This workshop is for adults and teens 13+ (teens must be accompanied by a participating adult). Visit our Workshops page for more information or register below.
Register here for the workshop
Drop-in Tour: The Power of Light
Thursday, July 31
6 p.m.
Start in the Dr. Keiko Miwa Ross Lobby
Drop in and discover the Palmer’s world-class collections and exhibitions with a friendly and knowledgeable museum guide.
August 2025
Quiet Hours
Reduced noise and lighting; no toursWednesday, August 6
2 to 4 p.m.
Join us in the galleries during designated Quiet Hours for a more relaxed and comfortable visit. During these times, we reduce noise and lighting levels and have no tours scheduled. While all visitors are welcome, these sessions are especially appropriate for individuals with sensory sensitivities, neurodivergent visitors, disabled visitors, and anyone who prefers a calmer museum experience.
Museum as Classroom: Educator & Faculty Open House
Thursday, August 7
3 to 6 p.m.
Area K-12 Educators and university faculty are invited to drop-in to the Palmer Museum of Art and explore curricular connections with the many public collections at Penn State. Preview exhibitions, programs, and resources designed to engage students of all ages, and meet collection educators to discuss guided program opportunities, support for self-guided exploration, and tips for planning visits or other museum experiences. Participating Penn State organizations: All-Sports Museum, the Arboretum, Center for the Performing Arts, Earth and Mineral Sciences Museum, Eberly Family Special Collections Library, Frost Entomological Museum, HUB-Robeson Galleries, Matson Museum of Anthropology, Penn State Planetarium, The Radiation Science & Engineering Center, and WPSU.
Generous support for this program provided by Art Bridges Foundation.
Drop-in Tour: Art + Summer
A Picturesque SeasonSaturday, August 9
2 p.m.
Start in the Dr. Keiko Miwa Ross Lobby
Drop in and discover the Palmer’s world-class collections and exhibitions with a friendly and knowledgeable museum guide.
Creative Studio at the Palmer
Thursday, August 14
Free, drop-in, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Mimi Barash Coppersmith Studio Classroom
Get creative, connect with others, move your hands, and take time to relax and rejuvenate through art-making processes. Hosted by museum educators, interns, or guest artists, these sessions will focus on the practice of creativity, exploring artistic mediums, and making personal connections rather than on final products.
Drop-in Tour: The Power of Light
Thursday, August 21
6 p.m.
Start in the Dr. Keiko Miwa Ross Lobby
Drop in and discover the Palmer’s world-class collections and exhibitions with a friendly and knowledgeable museum guide.
Quiet Hours
Reduced noise and lighting; no toursSaturday, August 23
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Join us in the galleries during designated Quiet Hours for a more relaxed and comfortable visit. During these times, we reduce noise and lighting levels and have no tours scheduled. While all visitors are welcome, these sessions are especially appropriate for individuals with sensory sensitivities, neurodivergent visitors, disabled visitors, and anyone who prefers a calmer museum experience.
2025 Summer Workshops
Summer workshops at the Palmer Museum offer opportunities to learn deeply about art through hands-on creative processes and in-depth guided exploration.
This summer, a variety of single-session workshops are inspired by the special exhibition Washi Transformed and offer exploration of the material of paper. All workshops require advance registration and a fee of $35 ($30 for Penn State students and museum members and volunteers). More information, along with registration links, is at the Workshops page below and sorted by date.
See here for full descriptions and to register.
Self-Guided Tour Brochures
Interested in exploring the galleries but feel a little intimidated by art? We’ve got you!
We’ve got you! Printed, self-guided tours and ARTify (art-music) playlists are available at the Visitor Services desk. Drop in, pick one up, and enjoy a personal art experience.