Winslow Homer Studio

The Winslow Homer Studio is a converted carriage house on Prouts Neck with large windows and a wide balcony facing the water. The building was positioned to give the artist ideal views of the rocky coastline and Atlantic Ocean.

A local architect adapted an existing carriage house in 1884 and relocated it to provide the artist with more seclusion. This modification marked the start of Homer's most productive period focused on seascape painting.

This workplace became Homer's sanctuary where he focused entirely on his art and developed a deep connection with the sea. Visitors can still sense how this isolated location inspired him to create some of his most important works.

The studio can only be visited through guided tours that require advance booking through the museum. Plan to spend enough time for the tour and be aware the building sits on a peninsula that is accessible on foot.

Homer painted many of his most famous works directly from the balcony, especially during stormy weather when the waves were most powerful. This direct proximity to the wild sea allowed him to capture the ocean's raw force with genuine authenticity.