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The Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art (SAMA) is a sweeping museum that now encompasses five satellite locations. Along with traveling exhibits, the SAMA houses over 4,000 permanent works of art. The collections include painting, drawings, sculptures, and prints from local and international artists. SAMA houses art from some renowned artists, as well, such as Andy Warhol and Mary Cassatt. Depending on when they visit, guests can attend one of the many annual fundraising and professional development events. These events combine food, wine, music, and art into a unique experience, such as during The Art of Wine and Fashion and Blue Monday.

Address: 1210 Eleventh Avenue Altoona, PA 16601, Phone: 814-945-4464

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Stop by the visitor’s center at Horseshoe Curve National Historic Landmark See the exhibits at the Railroaders Memorial Museum Watch a baseball at Peoples Natural Gas Field Have fun at Lakemont Park See a play at Altoona Community Theatre View unique works of art at the Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art Step back in time at the Blair Country Historical Society, Inc. Take the kids to Quaint Corner Children’s Museum and Discovery Center Have a meal at Finelli’s Italian Villa Have lunch at Mama Randazzo’s Pizzeria and Restaurant Have breakfast at Eat’n Park See a reconstructed fort at Fort Roberdeau Have fun at Holiday Bowl Watch hockey at Galactic Ice Test your skills at Escape Rooms Altoona

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