BEDFORD
Settled in the picturesque Allegheny Mountain Range lays the historical town of Bedford, Pennsylvania. Bedford is also known for its beautiful mineral springs, spa, and resort. In 1798, the property that contained the mineral springs was purchased by Dr. Anderson who proceeded to build the Bedford Springs Hotel. Today, the luxury resort is owned by the Omni and provides relaxing moments to its customers at the hotel’s spa, pool, and golf course.
Dr. Anderson built the house in which the museum resides in 1814 in the style of Federalist Architecture. At the Anderson House, he practiced medicine, enjoyed family life, and later, opened a portion to the public as the first established bank between Chambersburg and Harrisburg. The bank vault is still open for public viewing within our gift shop.
EXPLORE THE GALLERIES
The Anderson house underwent major renovations from April 2016 to May 2018 to become home to the Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art in Bedford. The museum provides activities for adults and children and a space for local and regional artists to exhibit with the eight gallery spaces: the (3) Titelman Galleries, Paula and Dean Lemley Gallery, Ashe Gallery, Jerry & Joan Hawk Gallery, Donald M. Robinson Gallery, and Regional Artist Gallery.
The museum is proud to house the Nicole Renae Clark Creativity Studio, which hosts a variety of hands-on workshops for children and adults alike. With a wide array of art supplies, such as acrylics, crayons, colored pencils, watercolors, and more, guests are invited to create their own masterpieces. The creativity studio is open during regular museum hours for all ages, and includes toys for children to spark their imagination.
Becoming accustomed with the floor plan in advance of your visit will help you find your way around the museum. We are working on making the museum accessible to everybody!
EVENTS
Fri, Dec 13Dec 13, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMSAMA Bedford, 137 E Pitt St, Bedford, PA 15522, USA
Sat, Dec 14Dec 14, 2024, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AMSAMA Bedford, 137 E Pitt St, Bedford, PA 15522, USA
Fri, Dec 20Dec 20, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMSAMA Bedford, 137 E Pitt St, Bedford, PA 15522, USA
Sat, Feb 22Feb 22, 2025, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PMBedford, 137 E Pitt St, Bedford, PA 15522, USA