Palmer Museum of Art

Drop in and discover the Palmer’s world-class collections and exhibitions with a friendly and knowledgeable museum guide.

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 […]

Zen out with mark-making, painting, and printing to create a collection of decorated papers to use for later collage in your Sustainable Art Journal. Creative Studio sessions offer art-based creative activities designed to encourage relaxation, connection with others, and rejuvenation of spirit. Hosted by art educators, interns, or guest artists, these sessions will focus on […]

Spark curiosity for the natural world through creative art experiences that explore the intersections among artists, communities, the environment, and the pressing ecological challenges facing our planet. Drop-in to participate in gallery experiences, hands-on activities, and brief tours of the current special exhibition Mark Dion and Alexis Rockman: Journey to Nature’s Underworld. Meet museum staff, graduate assistants, interns, […]

Drop in and discover the Palmer’s world-class collections and exhibitions with a friendly and knowledgeable museum guide.

Enjoy an interdisciplinary gallery conversation with Raymond Najjar, Professor of Oceanography, and Joyce Robinson, Interim Director. about special exhibition Mark Dion and Alexis Rockman: Journey to Nature’s Underworld.

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 […]

Drop in and discover the Palmer’s world-class collections and exhibitions with a friendly and knowledgeable museum guide.

Glue, stitch, and layer your scrappy bits to create depth and texture on the pages of your Sustainable Art Journal. Creative Studio sessions offer art-based creative activities designed to encourage relaxation, connection with others, and rejuvenation of spirit. Hosted by art therapists, museum educators, interns, or guest artists, these sessions will focus on the practice […]

Enjoy an interdisciplinary gallery conversation with Jonathan Eburne, J.H. Hexter Professor in the Humanities at Washington University in St. Louis, MO.