Arts & Culture

Erie Art Museum

Erie Arts & Culture

Erie’s extraordinary arts and cultural community provide residents and tourists alike with experiences that deepen the roots of our region, enliven neighborhoods, fuel creativity, and learning and bridge cultural divides. Our community proudly tells the story of our heritage. It paints a picture of who we are today and our aspirations for an even more vibrant future.

Look to Erie Arts & Culture for a complete resource guide to all the area's arts and culture organizations.

Take a virtual tour of the Erie Art Museum! The tour takes you from the front door through every gallery that is on view including works by Brett Kern, Bill Brady, Brian Pardini, Chuck Johnson, and the Museum's collection show hung salon-style. Look for tags within the tour that allows viewers to get more information.

Take a virtual tour of the Hagen History Center’s Watson-Curtze Mansion! Check out the Griswold Cast Iron & Watson family china on the first floor, Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry’s Sword on the second floor and Mr. Watson’s Billiard Room on the third floor.

Download VisitErie's Arts & Culture brochure

Cultural Highlights

Erie Mural Arts Tour - New Murals Added!

Take a self-guided tour of Erie's Mural Arts! Explore over 80 murals located throughout Erie County. Explore by yourself or with family and friends. Make it an adventure in the pursuit of great art! Be inspired by the creativity of our local muralists and residents. Most of the murals are located outside, however, there are a few located inside buildings (specifics can be found in the mural descriptions). The majority of murals are not artificially lit, therefore we recommend viewing them during daylight hours.

Download the Erie County Mural List

Map out your Mural Adventure with our Google Mural Map!

Download the Erie County Mural Map

Cultural Loop Trolley Service

Explore downtown Erie's Arts Scene With Ease!

The Cultural Loop is a free trolley service that operates every 15 minutes on Saturday evenings from 5:00 p.m. to midnight, along a dedicated route set apart from EMTA’s regularly scheduled lines. The service provides door to door transportation to and from great businesses and arts, cultural and sporting events in downtown Erie.

Cultural Loop maps are available at EMTA, and most arts and cultural venues in Downtown Erie. Route maps can also be downloaded online.

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