Farnsworth Art Museum
Farnsworth Art Museum
4.5
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
About
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 15,000 works in the collection, there is always something new on view at the Farnsworth. The museum has one of the largest collections of works by sculptor Louise Nevelson. Its Wyeth Center features works of Andrew, N.C. and Jamie Wyeth. The Farnsworth's library is also housed in its Rockland, ME, campus. Two historic buildings, the Farnsworth Homestead and the Olson House, and Julia's Gallery for Young Artists complete the museum complex.
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- PaleoGypsyPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania2,347 contributionsAlways Love It HereIn addition to featuring the artworks of the Wyeths, this Museum gets the A+++ for showcasing Maine’s regional art as well. Additionally, there are changing exhibitions and featured events. Your NARM pass is accepted here. The bathrooms are located on the lower level. There are 2 buildings in which to view art. They are air-conditioned and the building is ADA-accessible. The gift shop is very nice.Visited August 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 12 August 2024
- Mark PSwampscott, Massachusetts2,548 contributionsExcellent MuseumThis is a terrific art museum in the heart of downtown Rockland. While the collection tilts decisively in favor of artists connected to Maine, the quality of the collection is quite high. The Nevelson sculptures and paintings-particularly the sculptures-are fantastic, and well worth a visit all by themselves.Visited August 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 16 August 2024
- houstontravelingfoolHouston, Texas3,911 contributionsA lovely museumDidn't know anything about this museum but what a lovely surprise. Went specifically to see the Andrew Wyeth exhibit and it did not disappoint. Such attention to detail in his works. I'm awed by his talents. And Jamie Wyeth's works were a surprise. Not as familiar with his works. The Louise Nevelson paintings and sculptures were interesting as well. All in all, a good way to spend an hour or so in downtown Rockland.Visited August 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 29 August 2024
- milliegordon2Southbury, Connecticut664 contributionsWonderful exhibits in small, fabulous art museumWe made the "pilgrimage" to Rockland, Maine just to go to this museum. Unfortunately, our timing was off by a few days since the Andrew Wyeth exhibit was starting 3 days later. However, we enjoyed the museum very much. The Jamie Wyeth exhibit called "Unsettled" was underway and it was excellent.Visited September 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 22 September 2024
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Marsha S
44 contributions
Feb 2021
We have been in Rockland several times, but never had a chance to visit. This time, mid-COVID, it was a perfect activity. No walk ins, you have to book online to ensure that visitors are spaced apart. They had implemented several other safety measures and it felt like we had our own private showing. It took about 2 hours to view all exhibits.
Written 20 February 2021
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MomRocco
Chicago, IL546 contributions
Sept 2021
This was our second visit to this very fine museum and we enjoyed it just as much this time. The museum celebrates art which is tied to the region, especially by artists who lived in the area. It has an outstanding collection of art by the Wyeth family members, which makes it worth the trip all by itself. I don't know why they gave a whole gallery to a group of paintings by Robert Indiana paying homage to another artist (The Hartley Elegies) whose work was from 1914. While the original artist's work was prior to the Nazi period, Indiana's work was not and can easily be construed as a celebration of Nazi icons. Personally, I just found the works to be garish and there were just too many on this theme. (It's not like enjoying the subtle differences in Monet's Haystacks) The special exhibit dedicated to book cover designs by women was a revelation and one that I would never have thought of. We were disappointed that the Farnworth Homestead and Olson House were not open due to the pandemic. Definitely carve out time to visit this museum.
Written 24 September 2021
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Linda P
Ballston Spa, NY416 contributions
Aug 2020
I saw Andrew, but not one NC or Jamie. Did I miss them? Was the covid taped floors misleading? If you are a fan of American art, go, it was great, but I guess I was mistaken when told it was the leading Wyeth museum. Even the Monhegan ferry captain described it that way during the trip across.
Written 15 August 2020
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mfb77024
Houston, TX12 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
Fantastic collection of art! I was shocked to see all the amazing art in Rockland, Maine but it was great. Also, what a lovely way to spend a cold, snowy day. Located centrally in town with lots of shops and cafes to pop into to. My wife loves Wyeth and this is the best collection of his we’ve ever seen. We will be back.
Written 20 January 2020
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Blue-Eyes-Fam
Bonaire, GA355 contributions
Jun 2022
My wife, an art student in her younger days, has always loved Andrew Wyeth. The father and other brother as well, but particularly Andrew. While she knew of his association with Maine, she was unaware of the exhibit at the Farnsworth, so when we game into town for a Windjammer Cruise and saw it she went a little fan-girl on me. We made plans to visit after our 4 day cruise, and we did on a Saturday. While my wife loves Wyeth, I can only say my appreciate for art is more limited, and I like what I like and dislike a great deal more. She was enamored of all the Wyeth works, especially the extra exhibits in the Church building, and even enjoyed the other artists works. Being less of a student I enjoyed some of the work a good deal less, although I appreciated all the Wyeth works, plus the gallery of 19th century works, and also Leonard Baskin's gallery. The bottom line of this is that if you are a lover of art this is clearly for you, but even if you're just a casual observer of art, you will still find more than enough to occupy your time here. So go, see, enjoy.
Written 11 July 2022
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dfb260
Staunton, VA508 contributions
Jul 2021
Nice art museum featuring the work of the Wyeths. I thought the admission charge was reasonable in relation to what there is to see. Free parking and nice gift shop. In downtown near restaurants and shops.
You may enter and exit multiple times on the same day.
Should be on your itinerary if in the area a few days.
You may enter and exit multiple times on the same day.
Should be on your itinerary if in the area a few days.
Written 9 July 2021
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NHjo
Saco, ME14,927 contributions
Sept 2021
I never tire of seeing the Farnsworth collection with works from Homer, Hopper, O'Keeffe, Prendergast, Fitz Henry Lane and many others. This time around, they had a special exhibit as a tribute to Andrew Wyeth's widow Betsy, who passed away in 2020 (Betsy Wyeth: Partner and Muse), and another exhibit of 27 works by Andrew, N.C., and Jamie that she bequeathed to the museum. There's a very nice gift shop, also.
Written 18 September 2021
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cindyloufromwa
Bellingham, WA129 contributions
Sept 2020
You need to call ahead and reserve a time due to Covid. I am a big fan of Andrew Wyeth so loved the display but there wasn't much by other family members. Not sure if that exhibit was closed off. I did love seeing what his studio was like and his art supplies (a lot of shades of brown in the paint mixes - not surprising!). Overall a good museum but I wish it had been cheaper and offered more. The grounds are gorgeous and Rockland is a great town to visit.
Written 6 October 2020
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ken j
Manalapan, NJ928 contributions
Jul 2020
This is a nice small art museum. It took us 2 and a half hours to walk through. We loved the Wyeth pictures, beautiful depictions of Maine life and people. The rest of it is worth seeing also, though some of the modern things are weird. Be sure to see the gift shop also.
Written 28 July 2020
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Int_Bus_Travel
West Hartford, CT729 contributions
Aug 2021 • Family
We loved our visit to this superbly focused museum. It highlights the works of the Wyeth's and many other maine artists. Staff are super helpful and museum is well sign posted to guide you thru the exhibits... don't forget to check out the annex. Definitely worth a visit and one of the best of it's type.
Written 20 August 2021
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Check the website. There are different membership types .
Written 20 September 2018
how long do we need for the visit, more or less. What time does it open? Any discount for seniors or groups? Is the house open on 12. september? Thank you
Written 1 June 2017
Beth just posted, "Olsen House in Camden is a must see” Unfortunately, the Olson House (watch the spelling) is in Cushing, Maine which is in the opposite direction from Camden. Can this post be fixed?
Written 25 July 2016
Editing on TA is by author. Best to write to her and point out the typo.
Written 25 July 2016
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