Last updated: 5/7/2009
Rockland, Maine
Address
16 Museum StreetRockland, ME 04841
phone: 207-596-6457
fax: 207-596-0509
e-mail: WriteUs@farnsworthmuseum.org
web: www.farnsworthmuseum.org

Hours

Summer Hours
Memorial Day through Columbus Day
Sunday - Tuesday, Thursday - Saturday
10 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday
10 AM - 8 PM
Winter Hours
January 2 - March 31
Sunday, Wednesday - Saturday
10 AM - 5 PM
Monday - Tuesday
closed
Other Hours
Columbus Day - January 1 and April 1 - Memorial Day
Sunday, Tuesday - Saturday
10 AM - 5 PM
Monday
closed
The Museum is closed on: New Year's Day (January 1) Thanksgiving (fourth Thursday in November) Christmas Day (December 25)

Admissions

Members Free, Adults $12, Seniors $10, Students 17 and older $10 Children 16 and under Free; Rockland residents Free. Ticket price includes admission to the Olson House and the Farnsworth Victorian Homestead when open for regular summer hours; admission to the Olson House may be purchased separately for $5.

Museum Type(s)

Art

Staff

David Troup
phone: 207-596-6457
Description

Celebrating Maine’s Role in American Art, the Farnsworth Art Museum offers a nationally recognized collection of works from many of America’s greatest artists. With 20,000 square feet of gallery space and over 10,000 works in the collection, there is always something new on view at the Farnsworth. The museum houses the nation's second-largest collection of works by premier 20th-century sculptor Louise Nevelson. Its Wyeth Center exclusively features works of Andrew, N.C. and Jamie Wyeth.

Educational Programs

The Farnsworth Art Museum’s Education Department celebrates Maine’s role in American art by offering a variety of programs for individuals of all ages. Programming includes art classes and workshops for all ages and levels of experience. Guest speakers, lecture series, and films are scheduled throughout the year. For more information visit http://www.farnsworthmuseum.org/education.

Exhibitions
Museum Events
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