Norman Rockwell Museum, Art museum in Stockbridge, Massachusetts.
Description
The Norman Rockwell Museum is an art museum in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, that houses more than 700 original paintings and drawings. The collection spreads across a campus of about 36 acres with several buildings, including exhibition spaces and the preserved studio of the artist.
History
The museum opened in 1969 to preserve the artistic legacy of Norman Rockwell, who worked for over 60 years as an illustrator and painter. The current facility was built in 1993 when the collection moved to its present location.
Culture
The paintings show moments from American everyday life in the 20th century, from family gatherings to social shifts, as they appeared in magazine illustrations. Visitors can see how the artist combined humor and human situations in his work.
Practical
The museum offers guided tours and the pathways across the grounds are accessible for wheelchairs. During summer from July through August, opening hours are longer, allowing more time for a visit.
Did you know?
The preserved studio shows the working materials, reference photographs, and personal items the artist used during his creative years. The arrangement of the rooms gives insight into the process of how the illustrations came to life.
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