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Farnsworth Art Museum

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.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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  • PaleoGypsy
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania2,347 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Always Love It Here
    In 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 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written August 12, 2024
  • Mark P
    Swampscott, Massachusetts2,551 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Excellent Museum
    This 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 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written August 16, 2024
  • houstontravelingfool
    Houston, Texas3,911 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    A lovely museum
    Didn'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 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written August 29, 2024
  • milliegordon2
    Southbury, Connecticut664 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Wonderful exhibits in small, fabulous art museum
    We 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 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written September 22, 2024
  • Iambic
    Vancouver, Washington511 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Wyeth Heaven
    If you are a fan of the works of the Wyeth family, then the Farnsworth is a must stop. The museum has a lovely collection of the family’s works not only nicely displayed but also exceptionally well explained. You learn more about the artists’ processes than you do at other museums. The museum also had on exhibit works by contemporary women artists that was diverse and interesting. Even thought the pieces are modern-day, they were both lovely and approachable—not the kinds of works that leave you scratching your head. The main museum building presents its works in a clean and well-lit environment. which enhances the experience.
    Visited October 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written October 29, 2024
  • westie2
    Kensington, Connecticut11,193 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Wyeths
    We visited the both the gift shop and the outdoor sculpture garden this year. The gift shop's offerings, like the museum itself, offers many books, prints and other objects highlighting the works of the Wyeths. The sculpture garden is worth a visit though less interesting.
    Visited September 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written December 3, 2024
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Gene R J
Silver Spring, MD10,866 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2021
We were able to free park in the spaces across from the museum entry which are limited to 2 hours. After paying $13 each senior, we followed the floor arrows from the main building’s halls on the upper floor, down to the lower level exhibits, then across to the annex. My favorites centered on N. C. Wyeth; 1933 “Cleaning Fish,” 1937 “The Morris House, Port Clyde,” and the 1925 “The Harbour at Herring Gut”. Also liked 1854 “Shipping in Down East Waters,” by Fitz Henry Lane.
Much of the exhibited collection focuses on contemporary art with a hall on the silk screen of Robert Indiana(1928-2018) and at the annex, some excellent photos by George Tice.
Good museum and glad to have seen these works of this area of Maine.
Written June 14, 2021
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Chris P.
Chicago, IL141 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2020
We needed a rainy day activity on our visit to Camden and the Farnsworth fit the bill. The tickets are now on line in advance with a timed entry slot - do not show up early as the staff are being strict about entry times. The whole museum has a great one way path laid out with 6' markers all over, so we felt safe.

The Wyeth exhibit is really unbelievable, it is almost as if the artist painted his seascapes that morning and brought them over for display - they feel that current. The women in book cover design exhibit also struck me as an art medium that we don't even realize is a true art form, though not one that is currently practiced. Otherwise the emphasis on New England art and artists is truly special. This is a great rainy day destination and a nice place to escape for a couple hours.
Written October 25, 2020
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Thank you so much for your kind words. I truly hope you enjoyed the area, which has so much to offer! I hope you'll have a chance to visit with us again in the future! David Troup Communications and Marketing Manager Farnsworth Art Museum
Written October 26, 2020
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NieSam
Maine960 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2019
I loved strolling through the main museum and then through the Wyeth building just down the road. The collection is impressive with many well known artists, including three generations of Wyeths. I loved the Slab City artist series with their block parties. There’s a section of art work done in conjunction with local schools that is incredible - the talent shown is astounding!

The dioramas at the Wyeth Center were fun. My favorite, yet most perplexing, painting was one of Rockwell Kent with his supposed lover plummeting off a cliff behind him. The lobster claw glass sculpture (Glass Claws: Pulse Point) was my star of the day. If I lived closer to this museum, I’d be a regular visitor!
Written February 26, 2020
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Marsha S
44 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
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 February 20, 2021
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MomRocco
Chicago, IL543 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 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 September 24, 2021
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Linda P
Ballston Spa, NY416 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
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 August 15, 2020
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mfb77024
Houston, TX12 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
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 January 20, 2020
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Blue-Eyes-Fam
Bonaire, GA355 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
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 July 11, 2022
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dfb260
Staunton, VA509 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
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.
Written July 9, 2021
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NHjo
Saco, ME14,914 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 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 September 18, 2021
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