Fred Jones Jr Museum of Art

Norman, Oklahoma

The Fred Jones Jr Museum of Art, located on the campus of the University of Oklahoma - Norman, boasts one Norman Rockwell painting in its collection.

The Museum counts one original Norman Rockwell painting among its collection, Rebel at Gunpoint from 1939. Rebel at Gunpoint, a 16 x 13 inch oil on board painting, was first published in the October 1939 issue of American Magazine on page 42.

The painting illustrated a short story called The First 4th, written by Richard Powell. The caption for the illustration read "The little boys had fought each other so often that a battle with an enemy redcoat seemed like nothing..."

Of course, the museum has other fine art in its collection and exhibits, but only one Rockwell.

About Fred Jones Jr Museum of Art

Museum hours are Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 10AM to 5PM, Thursday 10AM to 9PM and Sunday 1PM to 5PM. The Museum is closed every Monday and university holidays.

Admission is very reasonable. Adult admission is $5, seniors (65 and over) is $4, children 6-17 is $3 and OU faculty and staff is $2. Admission is free for children under 6, Museum Association members and OU students with valid ID. Admission is free for everyone on Tuesdays.

Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art
555 Elm Avenue
Norman, OK 73019

Phone (405) 325-4938
Fax (405) 325-7696

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