Discover more of PA’s beauty within the fine details of these must-see murals situated across the state. Explore the history and culture of each and every town when you take one of these 18 tours filled with eye-catching public pieces of street art.
1. Strokes of Genius: Touring Chester County’s Murals
Malvern, Oxford, Phoenixville, West Chester
Follow history as told through murals immortalizing images of the early days of the Industrial Revolution and Underground Railroad along the Chester County countryside on the Strokes of Genius: Touring Chester County’s Murals tour. Set your sights on murals such as “Marly’s BYO” on Bridge Street in Phoenixville, the “125th Anniversary Mural” located in the lobby of Borough Hall in Malvern, and “The Charles A. Melton Mural” on East Market Street in West Chester. Buckle up and discover the story behind the people of Chester County through these eye-catching pieces of street art.
2. Mural Arts Philadelphia
Philadelphia
Over nearly four decades, Mural Arts Philadelphia has been brightening the city’s neighborhoods by bringing together young Philadelphians and professional artists to paint a whopping 3,600 unique murals – that’s more than any other city in the world! Many of these murals focus on the organization’s core program areas – wellness, art education, environmental justice, and restorative justice – and all of them were designed with community input. Mural Arts has mapped its award-winning “outdoor art gallery” to make its murals easier to find, and events are held regularly to highlight the 50-100 new art projects that are created each year. For two year’s in a row – in 2024 and 2025 – the organization’s outdoor gallery has been named the “best street art in the country” by USA Today’s 10Best Awards. If you’re not sure where to start, try out one of guided tours that take you through one of the city’s neighborhoods on foot or by trolley to see a curated collection of murals.
3. Murals of Erie County Self-Guided Tour
Erie
Discover more than 85 public murals throughout Erie County on this Self-Guided Mural Tour. This Instagram-worthy tour takes you around the county at your leisure and will have you admiring works such as “Flotsam” at the Bicentennial Tower, “Rudy” on the Mid City Tower building, and “Carla Hughes” at the Erie Center for Arts and Technology. Mural enthusiasts can explore solo or in groups to soak in the creativity of Erie’s local muralists and residents.
4. Murals of Lancaster
Lancaster
Lancaster is home to many murals, both in the bustling downtown and around the county. Often painted by local artists, the masterpieces that make up Murals of Lancaster showcase the area’s rich heritage and are a great way to brush up on history outdoors! View the works of art on foot and, if you’re feeling adventurous, add in a beautiful detour to the surrounding countryside. Find the “Conestoga Wagon” in Lancaster, venture to Gordonville to view “Quilted Harvest,” or make the trek to Ephrata and admire “10,000 Villages.”
5. Shamokin Mural Tour
Shamokin
The City of Shamokin invites you to discover the works of art that have been created by local artists and pay homage to the proud history and heritage of the city. The Shamokin PA Mural Tour contains nine unique murals with themes ranging from “When Coal Was King” to local legends to the town’s beloved shops and movie theatres of the past.
6. Upstream Art Project
Ridgway, St. Marys, Kersey, Johnsonburg
The Upstream Art project brings bold colors and an equally bold message to the streets of Elk Country. Painted by Mickayla Poland and Liz Dippold, this mural series contains six murals throughout the area that aim to raise awareness of the damage caused by dumping waste in local streams and rivers. Look down to discover the beautifully decorated sidewalks and storm drains and take part in the movement.
7. Cameron County Canvas
Emporium
Located throughout Emporium, the Cameron County Canvas murals depict county residents and military personnel who have made important contributions to the community and world at large. The 16 murals were created by Michael Pilato and assistant Yuri Karabash. Grab your map to explore the public paintings throughout the town.
8. Milton Mural Tour
Milton
An ode to the history of Milton, the Milton Mural Tour will transport you to key moments in time that have shaped the present-day town. The rich history is portrayed on facade murals and offer bright, colorful representations of what Milton was, and what it is in the modern era. These murals include depictions of the Milton-West Milton Bridge, the Capitol Theatre, the Stetler Building, and the “Milton Mail Pouch” on 30 Elm Street.
9. Murals and More – A Walk of Art
Harrisburg
Harrisburg’s canvas of creativity comes alive with the colorful murals and inspiring artwork along Murals & More – A Walk of Art. Choose from two suggested routes that lead you through the heart of the city while listening to an audio tour featuring information about more than 30 murals, monuments, galleries, and art-inspired locations. The tour is supported by Sprocket Mural Works, an all-volunteer organization that has created more than 75 murals in Harrisburg over the past five years. Download the digital pass and be sure to check in along your tour to earn a set of custom postcards featuring locations along the Walk of Art!
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