The best arts & culture spots in Erie

“Erie Art Museum is lining up a midweek pick-me-up with Mid Day Art Break and an evening of Improv at the Museum on August 5, plus fresh exhibitions and hands-on paint workshops that scratch the creative itch… perfect for shaking up your routine without leaving town.”

From the Erie newsletter, August 5, 2026

“Interactive exhibits & displays, including a full-scale reproduction of the US Brig Niagara.”

“Historic house museum in a 19th-century Richardsonian Romanesque brownstone mansion.”

“Built in 1891, this Dichardsonian Romanesque mansion & carriage house now houses a museum.”

“Educational & research complex focusing on the history of Presque Isle State Park & the Great Lakes.”

“Historic firefighting artifacts like old alarms, suits & equipment in a 1903 firehouse.”

“Built in 1873, this square white lighthouse features a keeper's house & offers tours seasonally.”

“Bustling gallery showcasing local art, stained glass, jewelry and other ceramics artworks.”