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Norman Rockwell MuseumSee Great Art in PersonNorman Rockwell Museum? What a wonderful way to discover Rockwell's full range of work. What can you expect to find there? Well, it all depends on where you go. You see, there isn't just one Museum with Norman Rockwell art.. There are two very fine museums that specialize in Rockwell's work. Both the Norman Rockwell Museum of Massachusetts and Vermont operate with the Rockwell family's knowledge and blessings. Of course, they also have other exhibits, but as the name implies, these two concentrate extensively on Rockwell. The National Scouting Museum also has a very extensive Rockwell collection. In fact, many other museums have, in their collections or in their displays, one or two original Rockwell paintings. So, which one? I vote for all, but the choice is up to you!
The Norman Rockwell Museum of Massachusetts in StockbridgeLocated in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, this Norman Rockwell museum was founded in 1969. Stockbridge, Massachusetts was Rockwell's last home. Rockwell lived here the last 25 years of his life, moving here in 1953. In 1973, he established a trust to preserve his artistic legacy with the Stockbridge Historical Society, who founded this Museum. Click here for an overview of The Norman Rockwell Museum of Stockbridge Massachusetts.
The Norman Rockwell Museum of Vermont in RutlandRutland, Vermont is the home of the next oldest museum, specializing in Norman Rockwell artwork. Founded in 1976, this NR museum opened at the West Mountain Inn in West Arlington, Vermont. In 1978, the collection was moved to a more accessible location. The present location is on Route 4 in Rutland, Vermont. Click here for an overview of The Norman Rockwell Museum of Vermont. Berkshire Museum in Pittsfield, MassachusettsThe Berkshire Museum in Pittsfield, MA, claims three Norman Rockwell paintings, including Shuffleton's Barbershop, in its collection. Click to find out more. Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville, ArkansasThe Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art features three Norman Rockwell paintings, including Rosie the Riveter, in its collection. Click to find out more. The St.Albans Historical Society in St.Albans, VTThe St.Albans Historical Society has one piece of original Norman Rockwell artwork in its collection. Read more. The National Scouting Museum In Irving, TexasWhile not a true Norman Rockwell Museum, the National Boy Scout Museum in Irving, TX features a year-round exhibit of Norman Rockwell artwork. Some of Rockwell's most famous works are on display at this Museum. Click here to read an overview of the National Boy Scout Museum. The National Cowboy Museum in Oklahoma City, OKThe National Cowboy Museum has two original Rockwell paintings in its collection. Read more. The National Museum of American Illustration in Newport, RIThe National Museum of American Illustration, located in Newport, Rhode Island, boasts the second largest collection of Rockwell original paintings in the world. In addition, it also includes the largest collections of J.C. Leyendecker and Maxfield Parrish, two of Rockwell's contemporaries. Click here to visit an overview of The National Museum of American Illustration. The Museum of American Illustration in New York CityNot to be confused with the National Museum of American Illustration in Newport Rhode Island, this museum is located in New York City. It is owned and operated by the Society of Illustrators. The collection includes one Norman Rockwell Saturday Evening Post illustration and two portraits. Click here to read the Museum of American Illustration review. The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, NYThe Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, New York, has one Norman Rockwell painting in collection. Click to view the review. The Brooklyn Museum in Brooklyn, New YorkThe Brooklyn Museum has one original Rockwell painting in its collection. Read more. The New Rochelle Library in New Rochelle, New YorkThe New Rochelle Library in New Rochelle, NY, features one Norman Rockwell painting from the Saturday Evening Post and several studies for The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain . Click to see the guide. The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, New YorkThe National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum is an independent non-profit institution. The museum is located in Cooperstown, NY.Although the museum's focus is fostering an appreciation of baseball, two items in the collection are of special note for Rockwell fans. Two famous original Norman Rockwell paintings are featured in the museum's permanent collection. Both are, of course, baseball related. The paintings are Game Called Because of Rain (also called Three Umpires and Bottom of the Sixth) and 100 Years of Baseball. Game Called Because of Rain is widely considered to be the most famous baseball painting in the world. The Rockwell Museum of Western Art in Corning, New YorkThe Rockwell Museum of Western Art in Corning, NY, features one original Norman Rockwell painting, The Buffalo Hunt. Read more in the guide. The New Britain Museum of American Art in New Britain, ConnecticutWhile not dedicated to only Rockwell's artwork, the New Britain Museum of American Art has one original Norman Rockwell painting in its collection, Weighing In from 1958. Read more. The Sheldon Art Gallery in Lincoln, NebraskaThe Sheldon Art Gallery in Lincoln, NE, features an original Norman Rockwell painting in its collection, Norman Rockwell Visits a County Agent, from the Saturday Evening Post. Click to read more. The Fred Jones Jr Museum of Art in Norman, OklahomaThe Fred Jones Jr Museum of Art in Norman, OK, features one Norman Rockwell painting, Rebel at Gunpoint. Click to check out the guide. The Mark Twain Museum in Hannibal, MissouriThe Mark Twain Museum in Hannibal, MO, features sixteen Norman Rockwell paintings. Find out more by checking out the guide. The Wagnall's Memorial Foundation Museum in Lithopolis, OhioThe Wagnall's Memorial Foundation Museum in Lithopolis, OH, has three original Rockwell paintings in its collection, all from the Literary Digest. See the review page for details. The Columbus Museum of Art in Columbus, OhioThe Columbus Museum of Art in Columbus, OH, features several original Norman Rockwell paintings. Click to see the guide. The Smart Museum of Art in Chicago, IlinoisThe Smart Museum of Art in Chicago, IL, is home to one Norman Rockwell work, a study of Whitewashing the Fence. Click to read more. The Indianapolis Museum of Art in Indianapolis, IndianaThe Indianapolis Museum of Art in Indianapolis, IN, features one original Norman Rockwell painting, The Love Song. Click to read the guide. The Smithsonian Institute's National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C.The Smithsonian Institute's National Portrait Gallery in Washington, DC, features one Norman Rockwell painting. Click to see the guide. The Smithsonian Institute's National Air and Space Museum, Washington, D.C.The Smithsonian Institute's National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC, features several Norman Rockwell paintings. Click to see the guide. The National Museum of Natural History, Washington, D.C.The Smithsonian Institute's National Museum of Natural History in Washington, DC, features one Norman Rockwell painting. Click to read more. The Corcoran Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.The Corcoran Gallery of Art in Washington, DC, has one Norman Rockwell painting, Norton Wins, in its collection. Click to view the guide. The Los Angeles County Museum of Art in Los Angeles, CaliforniaThe Los Angeles County Museum of Art in Los Angeles, CA, has one Norman Rockwell painting, The New Television Set, in its collection. Click to view the guide. The World of Coca-Cola in Atlanta, GeorgiaThe World of Coca-Cola has one original Rockwell painting on display in its collection. Read more. The Lincoln Shrine in Redlands, CaliforniaThe Lincoln Shrine in Redlands, CA, has one Norman Rockwell painting, The Long Shadow of Lincoln, in its collection. Click to read more in the guide. The Phoenix Art Museum in Phoenix ArizonaThe Phoenix Art Museum in Phoenix, AZ, has one Norman Rockwell illustration, Portrait of Huckleberry Finn, in its collection. Click to read more in the guide. Some Museums Have ClosedThe Museum of Norman Rockwell Art in Reedsburg, WisconsinThis Museum in Wisconsin featured almost 4000 original publications highlighting Rockwell's career from 1913 to 1978. Alas, it is no longer open. Click here for an overview of The Museum of Norman Rockwell Art in Reedsburg, Wisconsin. The Norman Rockwell Museum PhiladelphiaThis Museum in Philadelphia featured many original publications highlighting Rockwell's prolific career from 1913 to 1978. Another fine museum is sadly no longer open. Click here for an overview of Norman Rockwell Museum Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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Norman Rockwell Quotes:I'll never have enough time to paint all the pictures I'd like to. No man with a conscience can just bat out illustrations. He's got to put all his talent and feeling into them! Some people have been kind enough to call me a fine artist. I've always called myself an illustrator. I'm not sure what the difference is. All I know is that whatever type of work I do, I try to give it my very best. Art has been my life. Right from the beginning, I always strived to capture everything I saw as completely as possible. The secret to so many artists living so long is that every painting is a new adventure. So, you see, they're always looking ahead to something new and exciting. The secret is not to look back. I can take a lot of pats on the back. I love it when I get admiring letters from people. And, of course, I'd love it if the critics would notice me, too. You must first spend some time getting your model to relax. Then you'll get a natural expression. More at BrainyQuote. Rockwell Favorites
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