Easy access and relaxed atmosphere - the Wyeth works are, obviously, the highlights. Make sure you visit all the buildings (it's not just one building)
We drove from Boston to see the temporary Wizard of Oz exhibit which was wonderful, but we were also wowed by the museum's other exhibits. Nice take if you are up country.....
I love the Farnsworth. It's a small "personal" museum where you never feel overwhelmed. The exhibits change frequently but the Wyeth pieces are always the focal point for me. The Farnsworth is always on our agenda when we visit the area. We knew we'd be back in a few months so we decided to become members. As a result, I "popped" in a few times during our last week's stay in the area. The museum shop and staff are quite nice.
I had wanted to visit for years and finally had a chance in December, especially to study the Shaker exhibits. A great place to spend a cold afternoon!
The Farnsworth is a campus of several buildings, including the main building with a permanent collection specializing in art with a Maine connection and a special exhibition space; an historic home; and a former church building now home to a collection of works by N.C., Andrew, and Jamie Wyeth. Worth your time, especially on a rainy or foggy day on the mid-coast of Maine, even during a short stay in or near Rockland. Give yourself two hours, and visit the good gift shop.
One of the state's important cultural landmarks. Many artworks by the Wyeth family who spend lots of time nearby.
Very interesting exhibit of Shaker memorabilia.Also the Wyeth art is very worthwhile.Also a nice gift store with cards, books etc.
We visited the Farnsworth Art Museum in Maine on a rainy day in the summer. My brother-in-law did not have to pay admission because of a Bank America First Fridays deal. We are from Washington, D.C. so are used to free museums but found this one worth the price. The museum has an excellent Andrew Wyeth portraiture collection and until March 2015 an extensive Shaker exhibit-very informative. Rockland can be a fun town as we visited last summer for the Blues Festival on a warm sunny day.
very manageable with an hour or two to spare; small shaker exhibit that was lovely and a few beautiful wyeth's (though not as many as i had expected). nice gift shop, and many restaurants nearby.
An A+ collection of work from the Wyeth boys!!! A great place for people young and old to learn about and see fine art.