Museum history
In 1989, the Susquehanna Art Museum (SAM) began as an idea by a group of central Pennsylvanian art educators who felt the capital city needed an art museum. Guided by a desire to provide a forum that would be innovative, relevant, and engaging, they worked alongside community and business leaders with volunteers to create the museum. Today, SAM is Central Pennsylvania's only dedicated art museum, mounting exhibitions that reflect the diverse cultural heritage of the community as well as a wide range of aesthetic interests. The galleries feature the work of local, regional, national, and international artists. In addition, SAM's innovative outreach program, the Van''Go!'' Museum on Wheels, reaches thousands of students each year and brings original works of art to students who otherwise lack such opportunities. Van''Go!'' teaches all children that creativity lies within each of us, providing a forum for further development of important problem-solving and critical thinking skills. SAM is dedicated to encouraging and inspiring visitors of all ages to become more familiar with; knowledgeable of and appreciative of the art and culture that surrounds them. Educational programming is developed to enhance and enrich the visitor experience, providing a wide variety of classes, lectures, workshops, discussions, critiques, and more for adult learners. SAM's youth art programs explore drawing, painting, sculpture, art history, and art appreciation—a unique experience for students to learn from original works of art in a museum setting.Structure and contents
On January 16, 2015, the Susquehanna Art Museum unveiled their new home, in the transformed former Keystone Trust Building, located at 1401 North Third Street, Harrisburg, PA 17102. The museum is open from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday and 12 p.m.–5 p.m. Sunday. Additionally, the museum is open until 7 p.m. on Wednesdays. General admission is $8, with discounted $5 tickets for seniors, active military, and educators. Admission is free for children under 12, NARM members, and staff from other museums. Through Museums for All, those receiving food assistance (SNAP benefits) can gain free admission by presenting their EBT card. The museum was once located in the heart of Harrisburg'sReferences
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