Erie Attractions
Erie is Pennsylvania's largest town on the shores of Lake Erie. It was Commodore Perry's headquarters when he defeated an Anglo-Canadian fleet in 1813. His flagship USS "Niagara" has been restored.
Bicentennial Tower
This 187-foot tower was built to commemorate the 1995 celebration of the city's 200th birthday. Two observation decks are available in the Bicentennial Tower, one opened and one closed.
Erie Art Museum
Housed in an 1839 Greek Revival building, the Erie Art Museum offers18 to 20 changing exhibitions annually. Exhibits include paintings, drawings, photography, folk art, ceramics, and sculpture.
The Erie Art Museum also presents concerts, classes, workshops, guided tours, lectures, and special events.
All values are in United States Dollars
The Erie Art Museum also presents concerts, classes, workshops, guided tours, lectures, and special events.
Erie Art Museum
411 State Street
Erie, PA 16501-1106
United States
411 State Street
Erie, PA 16501-1106
United States
Phone 1 (814) 459-5477
Fax 1 (814) 452-1744
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 21:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
New Year's Eve (December 31)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
New Year's Eve (December 31)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
| Adult | $ 7.00 |
| Students | $ 5.00 |
| Senior | $ 5.00 |
| Child 4 & under | FREE |
Discounts on
Wednesday
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Restaurant or food service
Erie History Center
The Erie History Center, housed in an 1840 building, focuses on industry and architecture. The 1839 Cashiers House and the Greek Revival residence of the chief officer of the United States Bank is located next door.
Facilities
Gift shop
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Erie Planetarium
The Erie Planetarium is located in the old carriage house. Slide presentations, interactive programs and hands-on activities are offered. Images of the sun, moon, planets and stars and their movements are created.
Erie Zoo
The Erie Zoo is home to over 400 animals featuring more than 200 species from around the world. The main building of the zoo has recreated natural habitats foe the animals. The Erie Zoo is also the Botanical Gardens of Northwest Pennsylvania highlighting 2500 specimens from 600 species of plants.
ExpERIEnce Children's Museum
ExpERIEnce Childrens Museum is home to two floors of science and humanities exhibits. Hands-on experiences educate visitors about weather, recycling, fossils, light and paper making.
Hours
June 1 to August 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
September 1 to May 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Presque Isle State Park
Presque Isle State Park offers numerous recreational opportunities such as hiking, boating, swimming, birdwatching and picnicking.
Hours
March 15 to May 24
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 5:00 | 5:00 | 5:00 | 5:00 | 5:00 | 5:00 | 5:00 |
| Close | 21:00 | 21:00 | 21:00 | 21:00 | 21:00 | 21:00 | 21:00 |
May 25 to September 3
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 5:00 | 5:00 | 5:00 | 5:00 | 5:00 | 5:00 | 5:00 |
| Close | 23:00 | 23:00 | 23:00 | 23:00 | 23:00 | 23:00 | 23:00 |
September 4 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 5:00 | 5:00 | 5:00 | 5:00 | 5:00 | 5:00 | 5:00 |
| Close | 21:00 | 21:00 | 21:00 | 21:00 | 21:00 | 21:00 | 21:00 |
Facilities
Gift shop
Waldameer Park & Water World
Waldameer Park has over 75 rides, slides, and attractions within the park. Puppet shows, midway games and a video arcade are also available.
Waldameer Park
Box 8308
Erie, PA 16505-0308
United States
Box 8308
Erie, PA 16505-0308
United States
Phone 1 (814) 838-3591
Fax 1 (814) 835-7435
Watson-Curtze Mansion (formerly Erie Historical Museum)
Housed in the 24 room Watson-Curtze Mansion, the museum provides a view of the architecture and craftsmanship of the stained glass windows, friezes, stone/marble work and woodwork that went into building these mansions.
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