Arts & Culture in NEPA

Scranton Civic Ballet Company

Historic Sites

Eckley Miners’ Village

Foster Twp.

Studios & Classes

Sordoni Art Gallery at Wilkes University

Electric City Trolley Station and Museum

F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts

Osterhout Free Library – Central Branch

Libraries

Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple

Albright Memorial Library

Libraries

Tamaqua Community Arts Center

Grey Towers National Historic Site

Milford

Luzerne County Historical Society Museum

Sordoni Art Gallery at Wilkes University

A Guide to Arts & Culture in NEPA

Northeastern PA’s arts & culture scene connects the past, present, and future through creativity. Explore performing arts venues, community theater, cultural centers, and heritage destinations that celebrate imagination and innovation. Discover historic landmarks that shaped the region’s identity, explore art museums filled with national and local exhibits, or spend an evening enjoying live performances in intimate theaters.

Libraries and independent bookstores offer cozy spaces for inspiration and community connection, while cultural festivals and events celebrate the voices that make Northeastern Pennsylvania unique.

Experience Art That Moves, Challenges & Inspires

Browse local art museums & galleries to explore creative energy shaping the region’s visual arts scene. From rotating exhibits at the Everhart Museum to university galleries and artist-run spaces, NEPA offers countless ways to engage with visual arts.

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Gallery at Marquis Art & Frame

ArtWorks Gallery & Studio

Dawn Lombard – Glass & Metal

Milford

Dorflinger Glass Museum

White Mills

Slanted Art Cooperative Gallery

Montrose

Pauly Friedman Art Gallery

Dallas

NEPA Makers: Meet Local Artists & Creators

Our NEPA Makers video series celebrates artists, designers, and craftspeople whose creativity shapes the region’s visual and cultural identity. Watch their stories and see how art continues to grow across Northeastern Pennsylvania.

NEPA Makers: Big Mug Co.

Latest Stories in Arts & Culture

Stay inspired with the newest stories from NEPA’s creative community. Explore recent blog posts featuring local artists, new exhibitions, behind-the-scenes interviews, and cultural events. Whether you’re planning your next museum visit or looking for weekend ideas, these features keep you connected to the region’s thriving arts scene.

Picture This: Restoration of the Weinberg Theatre at the Scranton Cultural Center

A wide view of the Weinberg Theatre Stage from the balcony inside the Scranton Cultural Center in Scranton, PA.

Experience Fall at the Everhart Museum in Scranton

Libraries

Get Lit: Explore Independent Bookstores and Local Libraries in NEPA

Woman entering Sellers Books, and independent bookstore in Jim Thorpe, PA.

This Season at the Everhart Museum – Summer 2025

Exterior view of the Everhart Museum in Scranton, PA.

Explore Modern Sculptures Along the Pittston Art Loop Trail

Historic Sites

5 Ways to Experience History in the Endless Mountains

The Hillsgrove covered bridge over Loyalsock Creek in Hillsgrove, PA.

Events

Picture This: Pittston’s 2nd Friday Art Walk

People walking and mingling on the sidewalk during the Second Friday Art Walk in Pittston, PA.

Tours

Explore the PA Route 6 Artisan Trail

Tour NEPA’s Iconic Murals

A colorful mural in Downtown Wilkes-Barre depicting a woman with scenes from the Wyoming Valley and the city surrounding her.

Tours

Wilkes-Barre Walkitecture Tour: Step into the Past

Two women taking in the grandeur of Wekesser Hall, a mansion on the Wilkes University campus featured on the Wilkes-Barre Walkitecture Tour in Wilkes-Barre, PA.

Picture This: SOMA Night Lights

A fire dancer entertains a crowd at SOMA Night Lights in Wilkes-Barre, PA.

This Season at the Everhart Museum — Spring 2025

Cherry blossoms blooming outside the Everhart Museum in Scranton, PA.

Picture This: A New Path to the Waterfall Opening

A woman crouches down to take a better photo on her phone of artwork at A New Path to the Waterfall at the Everhart Museum in Scranton, PA.

Performing Arts Center — Nittany Lions in NEPA

Young dancers practice steps in front of a large mirror while their instructor looks on at the Performing Arts Center in Conyngham, PA.

Arts & Crafts with Julia from Knack

This Season at the Everhart Museum – Winter 2025

The Everhart Museum in Scranton during winter with a fresh coating of snow on the ground.

Live Music & Theater

Picture This: Ballet Theatre of Scranton Presents The Nutcracker

Performers on stage during the annual production of The Nutcracker presented by Ballet Theatre of Scranton in Scranton, PA.

Get Lit: Explore Independent Bookstores and Local Libraries in NEPA

Book lovers have endless options in NEPA, from a local library filled with free resources to independent bookshops brimming with unique finds. Whether you’re picking up a bestseller at a bookstore or browsing community shelves, these spots keep your reading list full.

Creative Happenings & Cultural Events in NEPA

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From gallery nights and film screenings to outdoor concerts and art workshops, the Northeastern PA’s events calendar celebrates creative expression in every form. Mark your schedule and experience art in action.

Dec 15

Bloomsburg

Every Mon

@ 05:00 pm

Bloomsburg Children's Museum

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Bloomsburg Children's Museum

Dec 16

Migrations: Helen Zughaib

Tue-Sun through Feb

@ 10:00 am

Sordoni Art Gallery at Wilkes University

Dec 16

Hazleton

Earl W. Lehman – Abstract Landscapes

Tue-Sun through 1/25

@ 10:00 am

Hazleton Art League

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The entrance to the Lackawanna Coal Mine Tour, a museum and retired coal mine located in McDade Park, Scranton, Pennsylvania.

Regional History & Landmarks

From Steamtown’s railroads to the preserved homes of Wilkes-Barre, NEPA’s historic sites reveal the craftsmanship, industry, and culture that built the region.

Explore Historic Sites

Watch & Learn: Local Creators & Innovators

Discover stories from NEPA creators, meet talented artisans, and see how imagination thrives in studios, workshops, and community spaces across the region.

Watch & Learn: Local Creators & Innovators

Discover stories from NEPA creators, meet talented artisans, and see how imagination thrives in studios, workshops, and community spaces across the region.

Volunteer Spotlight: The Exchange

NEPA Makers: Big Mug Co.

NEPA Makers: Sharon Cosgrove

Amusement & Waterparks

3 Free Museums at Knoebels

NEPA Makers: Sunday Olaniyi

Volunteer Spotlight: Hazleton Art League

Iconic Murals in NEPA

NEPA Makers: Devon O’Keefe of Liminal Ink and Art

NEPA Makers: Brandon Smith

Peaceful Potter

A woman wearing a pink apron is seated at a pottery wheel, shaping a piece of clay with their hands, with a green bucket nearby and tools visible on a pegboard in the background at Peaceful Potter in Kingston, PA.

NEPA Makers: Scott Nichols of Seven 810 Fixtures

NEPA Makers: Enrico Bartolini

NEPA Makers: Marquis Art & Frame

Grey Towers National Historic Site

Rockin’ The Mountain