This museum, founded in 1969 with the help of Norman and Molly Rockwell, is housed in a white clapboard building on 36 acres of rolling hills. Dedicated to the enjoyment and study of Rockwell's work and his contributions to society, popular culture, and social commentary, the museum houses the world's largest and most significant collection of Rockwell's work, including 574 original paintings and drawings. Rockwell's Stockbridge studio, moved to the museum site is also open to the public and features original art materials, his library, furnishings and personal items. The museum houses the Norman Rockwell Archives, a collection of over 100,000 items, including working photographs, letters, personal calendars, fan mail and business documents.
Location:
9 Glendale Rd, Stockbridge Massachusetts 01262
Telephone
413-298-4100
Other Art nearby:
(Albany) Albany Auction Gallery
(Albany) Albany Institute of History and Art
(Amherst) Amherst Ballet Theatre Company
(Easthampton) Andrea Burns Photography
(Northampton) Artisan Gallery
(Torrington) Artwell Gallery
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04/12 Coming to The Stockbridge area
Hebron Maple Festival Hebron CT March16-17 Each year thousands of people come from miles around to enjoy and experience the weekend of maple related events.
Taste of the Valley Plymouth NH March21 Experience all of your favorite local flavors. Several restaurants from the region will be there hoping to win your vote in the "Best in Show" competition.
7th Annual Great International Spring Beer Festival Providence RI April20 Your Beer Festival Admission Ticket will allow you UNLIMITED SAMPLING of more than 250 brewers, live music, food and MUCH MORE at the Rhode Island Convention Center.
Connecticut Sheep, Wool and Fiber Festival Vernon CT April27 The festival, started in 1909 by the CT Sheep Breeders Association, as a program ""to promote the keeping of sheep in Connecticut"", has evolved and expanded into a premier sheep and fiber festival by providing exhibits, demonstrations and over 60 vendors from the sheep, wool and fiber arena.
Spring Plant Sale Westford NH April27 The Middlesex Conservation District will be holding its annual Spring Plant Sale at the 4H Fairgrounds.
Connecticut Sheep and Wool Festival vernon CT April27 The festival started in 1909 by the CT Sheep Breeders Association as a program “to promote the keeping of sheep in Connecticut” has evolved and expanded into a premier sheep and fiber festival.
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