The museum holds one of the most significant collections of American folk art in the country.
Its permanent collection includes works by major American figures such as Mary Cassatt, John Singer Sargent, and Thomas Eakins.
The 2015 expansion design by Ennead Architects features a 'floating' glass box gallery that offers panoramic views of Greensburg.
The museum grounds include an outdoor sculpture garden featuring works integrated into the landscape.
It originally opened in 1959, founded by a local philanthropist named Mary Marchand Woods.
The collection is specifically noted for its depth in 19th-century regional landscape painting, reflecting the industrialization of the Laurel Highlands.
The Westmoreland Museum of American Art specializes in American art with a primary emphasis on the regional history of Southwestern Pennsylvania. The collection features over 3,400 objects spanning from the 18th century to the present day. Significant holdings include works by regional landscape painters and a collection of folk art. The museum building underwent a major expansion and renovation in 2015, adding a distinctive cantilevered steel and glass wing. It is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. The facility also houses an extensive library of art books and periodicals. Its programming integrates rotating exhibitions that explore American identity through various artistic mediums.
The dramatic, modern exterior glass wing at dusk.
Check the online events calendar before visiting to coincide with gallery talks or workshops.
Visit the museum shop to find unique artisan items created by local Pennsylvania artists.
Use the museum’s free Wi-Fi to access digital labels and supplementary multimedia content while exploring the galleries.
Do not attempt to touch the artwork, as the museum utilizes sensitive security systems.
Closed on Mondays.
Standard museum behavior applies; food and drink are prohibited in the galleries.
