Farnsworth Art Museum, American art museum in Rockland, Maine, United States
The Farnsworth Art Museum is an art museum in Rockland, Maine, displaying over 15,000 works of American art across approximately 20,000 square feet of gallery space. The collections span paintings, sculptures, drawings, and prints from different periods of American artistic development.
The museum opened in 1948 when Lucy Farnsworth donated her family estate to establish a permanent home for art collection and exhibition. This founding act created an enduring institution dedicated to preserving American artistic works.
The Wyeth family collection forms the heart of the museum, displaying works from three generations who shaped American art through their individual styles. Visitors can trace how each artist built on or diverged from the others' approaches.
The museum opens Wednesday through Monday from morning until late afternoon, with general admission available for all visitors. Check ahead for seasonal hour adjustments and any special exhibitions before planning your visit.
The museum maintains the Olson House in Cushing, the home that inspired one of Andrew Wyeth's most famous paintings, Christina's World. Visitors can see the actual setting where this celebrated artwork was conceived.
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