Words & Pictures Museum, Art museum in Northampton, Massachusetts, US
The Words & Pictures Museum presented narrative art, cartoons, comic books, and graphic novels across four floors in the Beardsley Building.
Founded by Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles co-creator Kevin Eastman in 1992, the museum operated until 1999 with a collection of 20,000 original artworks.
The museum organized exhibitions featuring works from renowned artists like Jack Kirby, Frank Miller, and exhibitions dedicated to women in comics.
Located at 140 Main Street in downtown Northampton, the museum transitioned to an online format after its physical closure in July 1999.
The museum collection included original comic art from EC Comics and hosted a significant exhibition celebrating 20 years of Heavy Metal magazine in 1997.
Location: Massachusetts
Inception: 1992
Website: http://wordsandpictures.org
GPS coordinates: 42.30000,-72.60000
Latest update: March 13, 2025 10:07
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