Location
The Everson Museum of Art is located in downtown Syracuse on the corner of Harrison and South State Streets, across from the Oncenter.
Everson Museum of Art
401 Harrison Street
Syracuse, NY 13202
(315) 474 6064
[email protected]
Hours
Galleries and Museum Shop
Monday/Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Thursday: 11:00 am – 8:00 pm
Friday: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Holidays Closed: Juneteenth, July 4th, Thanksgiving Day,
Christmas Day, New Year’s Day.
Administrative Office Hours: Weekdays 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Admission
$14 – Adults
$10 – Seniors (65+), Students
$5 – Children 6-12
$2 – with EBT card
FREE – Everson Members, Children 5 and under, Military (w/ ID)
Pay-What-You-Wish: Wednesdays all day, and Thursdays from
5:00 – 8:00 pm.
Family Days and Community Days are offered throughout the year.
Thanks to the generosity of M&T Foundation, starting June 7, 2026, Seniors (65+) and Students (under 18) will receive FREE admission to the Museum on Sundays. This incredible opportunity will continue until December 27, 2026 (Festival of Trees & Light not included).
Directions
From the North and New York State Thruway:
From the Thruway take Syracuse Exit 36 to Interstate 81 South. Take I-81S to exit 18 (Harrison/Adams). Take the right fork at the end of the exit onto Harrison Street. The Museum is two blocks ahead on the right.
From the South:
Take Interstate 81 North to exit 18 (Harrison/Adams). Follow signs to Harrison Street and turn left. The Museum is two blocks ahead on the right.
From the East:
Take Interstate 690 West to the Townsend Street exit. Turn left onto Townsend, go six blocks to Harrison Street. Turn right onto Harrison Street. The Museum is on the right.
From the West:
Take Interstate 690 East to Interstate 81 South. Immediately exit at exit 18 (Harrison/Adams). Take the right fork onto Harrison Street. The Museum is two blocks ahead on the right.
Parking
- Onsite — Limited free parking for cars/vans in our Harrison Street lot in front of the building (4 handicap spots available).
- Street Parking — Metered, cashless, $2/hr. (2-hour intervals), available along Harrison and State Streets.
- *Oncenter Lot (417 Harrison St.) cashless, $4/1-2 hr., $6/2-3 hr.
- *Oncenter Garage (817 S. State St.) cashless, $4/1-2 hr., $6/2-3 hr.
*Availability depends on events scheduled at the Oncenter that day.
For more parking suggestions, refer to the Downtown Committee of Syracuse Parking Guide.
Things To Do
- Explore our current exhibitions.
- Enjoy lunch at our café, Louise, where every meal is a multi-sensory journey. Open Wednesday-Sunday 11-3 pm.
- Visit our Gift Shop to take home a memento of your visit, or to find a present for a friend or loved one.
- View our Events Calendar for upcoming artist talks, classes, tours, and more.
Eager to explore more of Downtown Syracuse?
- Support other local arts organizations — such as Erie Canal Museum, Onondaga Historical Society, and The MOST — with a visit.
- Browse events calendars organized by CNY Arts, Downtown Committee of Syracuse, and Visit Syracuse.
Accessibility
The Everson Museum of Art is accessible to all. If you are planning a visit to the Museum and have concerns, please call the Administrative Office at (315) 474 6064 for more information.
Social narratives, a communication aid, and cue cards are available to access online in advance of your visit, and additional copies are available at the front desk. Please click the following buttons to browse these resources:
Museum Policies
Backpacks, Umbrellas, & Strollers
For the safety of the art and visitors, nothing may be carried on your back. Items that cannot be carried reasonably and safely by another means must be stored in our free lockers. Umbrellas must be left at the Visitor Services Desk.
Strollers are permitted inside the galleries. Children may not be carried on the shoulders of another person or in a backpack child carrier.
Food & Beverages
Food and beverages are not permitted inside the galleries. Food and beverages may be enjoyed in the Everson café, Louise, and in Hosmer Auditorium.
Please Do Not Touch
Do not touch artwork or approach any artwork closer than 24 inches. The invisible oils on our fingertips or a collision caused by an unpredictable trip or slip could cause lasting damage to a precious work of art. So, please don’t touch and stand a slight distance away from objects while viewing.
Photography
The Museum permits photography and video recording of its exhibitions. Electronic flashes, selfie sticks, and tripods are not permitted. Professional photo shoots are permitted inside the Museum only with advance notice, by contacting Jennifer Neuner at [email protected]. No drop-in appointments will be taken.
Click here to read our Photography Policy.
If you are posting online, be sure to tag us @eversonmuseum on Instagram, or @EversonMuseumofArt on Facebook.
Notice of Filming & Photography
The Everson Museum of Art routinely captures photography and video for documentation and promotional use. By entering, you acknowledge that you may appear in crowd or environmental shots.
If you do not wish to be photographed or filmed, please notify staff. We will make reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.
Social Media Policy
The Everson Museum of Art’s social media presence is designed for our community to discuss and engage with the Museum’s exhibitions, programs, and events.
The views expressed by our fans and followers are their own and may not represent the views of the Everson Museum of Art, our Trustees, employees, or affiliates. To maintain an accessible, informative, and civil space, we ask those who engage with our social media content to abide by the following guidelines:
Be Respectful
Hateful, defamatory, threatening, obscene, discriminatory, or harassing comments, images, or videos will not be tolerated. Such comments and posts will be removed, and may result in you being banned or blocked. The Everson Museum of Art may remove any comment or post on our social media pages at any time, for any reason, at the discretion of the organization.