Susquehanna Art Museum — Attraction in Harrisburg

So glad I stopped. I’ve seen it for years when I’ve looked up museums in Harrisburg during visits to the city. What a treasure for the art community and for Harrisburg.

The museum has been, according to a staff member, in the current bank space for about four years. They have a clever way of using the old York Safe and Locked vault for exhibits. The main center bank area is well used with exhibit space, a small sitting area, museum store, and information desk. There are works exhibited also in the hallways leading to art classrooms. The main exhibition space upstairs is generous in size. I saw the portrait exhibit, Looking In. Volunteers are available for additional information if needed.

I was really impressed with the mural project and specifically the mural Lady Commonwealth in the museum’s green-space. The other murals in the area complement each other to give the neighborhood beauty and provoke contemplation.

The staff was kind, helpful, and accommodating. The staff member at the entrance desk took time to explain the space and talk with me. Based on my interest in the murals, she offered to open the gate to the green space for a better photo. Her offer was greatly appreciated. She was passionate about the museum and its future.

I’d strongly recommend a visit and check out their many events. Susquehanna Art Museum is a real asset for locals and...

My husband and I visited the museum during the Picasso exhibit, and we had a wonderful time! For starters, we had no problem finding regular meter parking on the same block as the museum which made for a very pleasant beginning to our artsy adventure. The museum and exhibition itself was somewhat on the small side but not disappointing in the least. If anything, it helped to create a more intimate, laidback atmosphere. You did not feel the need to rush through the exhibit. It gave off a relaxed vibe , and allowed for you to spend time truly enjoying and discussing each piece. It was a very nice, and much welcomed change from the hustle and bustle of the larger museums and/or exhibits we have been to. We also were very happy and excited to learn that just a few blocks down from the museum was an absolutely beautiful and wonderful bookstore complete with a delicious coffee bar. From the outside, it was not much to look at, but upon entering, it was indescribable! It was just like the old bookstores you always see on movies. It was the perfect ending to a relaxing and inspirational day! I highly recommend anyone who is a fan of art check out Susquehanna Art Museum via Facebook for more information and their...

We spent about an hour in the Susquehanna Art Museum on an overnight visit to Harrisburg. There's no permanent collection so it's more "gallery" than "museum" which means your enjoyment of the museum could change depending on which couple of artists are currently exhibiting. It's a nice building with an interesting history...a converted bank building with a small room that used to be the bank's safe. Probably the coolest thing in the museum was the closeup views you got to see of the still attached safe doors.

The staff was very friendly, including the volunteer in the main gallery who might not have seen another person for years, we thought, based on the amount of time he enthusiastically spent telling us about the featured artist.

It was also cool that they had an open / working studio...although nothing was going on there when we happened to be there in the mid-afternoon.

If we lived in Harrisburg, we'd probably stop in periodically to see new exhibitions as they opened. If you're just visiting Harrisburg, this will only take a little bit of...