Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge, MA

Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge, MA
Stockbridge, United States

Founded in 1969 with the help of Norman and Molly Rockwell, Norman Rockwell Museum is dedicated to the enjoyment and study of Rockwell's work and his contributions to society, popular culture, and social commentary. The Museum, which is accredited by the American Association of Museums, is the most popular year-round cultural attraction in the Berkshires.

The Museum houses the world's largest and most significant collection of Rockwell's work, including 574 original paintings and drawings. Rockwell lived in Stockbridge for the last 25 years of his life. Rockwell's Stockbridge studio, moved to the Museum site, is open to the public from May through October, and features original art materials, his library, furnishings, and personal items. The Museum also houses the Norman Rockwell Archives, a collection of more than 100,000 items, including working photographs, letters, personal calendars, fan mail, and business documents.

Norman Rockwell Museum's mission is to promote art appreciation, education, and engagement in visual communication through the art of Norman Rockwell and other outstanding illustrators. The Museum curates innovative exhibitions that explore Rockwell's art and the art of illustration.

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Having spent its first 24 years at the Old Corner House on Stockbridge's Main Street, the Museum moved to its present location, The Linwood Estate, a 36-acre site overlooking the Housatonic River Valley, in 1993. Internationally renowned architect Robert A. M. Stern designed the Museum gallery building.

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Norman Rockwell Museum9 Glendale Rd
Stockbridge, MA 01262
USA
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Opening hours
Monday10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
WednesdayClosed
Thursday10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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