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Wednesday 12pm - 4:30pm Thursday 12pm - 4:30pm Friday 12pm - 4:30pm Saturday 12pm - 4:30pm Sunday 12pm - 4:30pm

Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art - Ligonier Valley

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Our mission is to preserve, exhibit, and advance American art.

The Ligonier Valley facility is modeled on an authentic log cabin design that reflects the historic community and is surrounded by gardens.

11/02/2026

Temporary Closure Notice: we are closed November 3-12, 2026 for the installation of the 31st annual Southwestern Pennsylvania Council for the Arts Regional Juried Art Exhibition.

The exhibition showcases a diverse range of media, including acrylic, oil, pastel, photography, watercolor, wood, masonry, and more. For more than 20 years, SAMA Ligonier has been honored to present this celebrated exhibition, which highlights fresh and energetic work from emerging and established artists.

11/01/2026

Today is the last day to vote! Get your ballots in for SAMA!

10/31/2026

We are down to the last two days of SAMA's 50 Years of American Art and 50 for $50 Exhibits in Ligonier. We are open 12 to 4:30 pm both Saturday and Sunday. Stop by the museum and check out our permanent collection selections and Round Robin paintings before they go back in storage.

10/31/2026

Make your winter gatherings magical! ❄️ From holiday parties to cozy receptions, the Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art offers unique spaces filled with world-class art to create unforgettable moments.

✨ $100/hour, 2-hour minimum
Discounts for SAMA members & nonprofits
120 guests max per event
Outdoor space available at Bedford & Ligonier

Secure your winter event date today and celebrate in style surrounded by art! ✨

Visit https://www.sama-art.org/venues to learn more or contact the SAMA venue perfect for your event!

10/28/2026

Visit this weekend for the last chance to view the "50 Years of American Art" and “50 for $50” exhibitions. In celebration of SAMA’s 50th Anniversary, the exhibition is a display of Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art's Permanent Collection. Discover how SAMA grew from just 47 artworks in 1976 to a permanent collection of more than 7,500 works of art. In coordination with the anniversary, 50 collaborative paintings were created for the “50 for $50” display by local artists, teachers, students, and plein air painters.

Don’t miss it! Open Wed-Sun 12-4:30pm
Closed Nov 3-12 to install the next exhibition.

10/24/2026

Pumpkin Spice and every thing nice! We held our October Round Robin at SAMA Ligonier today and boy did we have fun! The fruits of our labor will be on display with the rest of our Round Robin paintings.......for just one more week. Come seeeeeeeeee what we made and enjoy our traveling Permanent Collection Exhibit. Paintings By Becky Mormack Amy.Roadman.Art

10/13/2026

📢 IMPORTANT CLOSURE NOTICE

Please note that SAMA will be closed October 13–15 and October 17–20. We will be open for visitors Friday, October 16 only this week!

We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. We look forward to welcoming you during our brief Friday opening! 🎨💙

10/11/2026

Two upcoming events on Saturday, October 24, 2026! Our next Round Robin Painting session will be held 10am to 12pm, Pumpkin Spice is our theme.
The Ligonier Valley Writers will be coming to SAMA! Saturday evening the writers group will be announcing the winners to their Fan Fiction Writers Contest, "What's behind the door....". Come listen to the writings of local authors and enjoy a "creepy night at the museum", 6-7pm.

10/07/2026

Come SEEEEEEEE what our artists have been up to! Only four days left until our Plein Air artists pick up their paintings. Hope to SEEEEEEEE you soon!

Address

1 Boucher Lane
Ligonier, PA
15658

Opening Hours

Wednesday	12pm - 4:30pm
Thursday	12pm - 4:30pm
Friday	12pm - 4:30pm
Saturday	12pm - 4:30pm
Sunday	12pm - 4:30pm

Telephone

+17242386015

Website

http://www.sama-art.org/

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