The Farnsworth Art Museum offers a nationally recognized collection of American art in its elegantly appointed galleries. Such great names in 18th- and 19th-century American art history at Gilbert Stuart, Thomas Sully, Thomas Eakins, Eastman Johnson, Fitz Hugh Lane, Frank Benson, Childe Hassam, and Maurice Pendergast are represented in the museum's permanent collection entitled Maine in America.
The museum also houses the nation's second-larges collection of works by premier 20th-century sculptor Louise Nevelson and has opened four new galleries to showcase contemporary art. Its Wyeth Center exlusively features works of Andrew, N.C. and Jamie Wyeth--America's first family of art.
The Farnsworth also owns two other buildings open to the public. The Farnsworth Homestead, located behind the museum, offers a glimpse into the life of prosperous coast Victorians. A 25-minute drive away in the village of Cushing is the Olson House, perhaps Maine's most famous home, which was immortalized in Andrew Wyeth's noted painting Christina's World. Ask at the museum for directions and information.
The museum is open daily 10am - 5pm.
16 Museum Street, Rockland
(207) 596-6457
www.farnsworthmuseum.org
Directions: Exit the Newagen driveway and turn right onto Route 238. When that road ends, turn right and cross the Southport Bridge. At the four-way intersection turn left onto Lakeside Drive. At the stop sign, go straight, keeping the Monument on your right. Bear left onto Route 27 and take this North to Route 1. Turn right and follow Route 1 North through the town of Thomaston and follow the signs for Rockland.
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