Norman Rockwell Museum

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Norman Rockwell Museum? What a wonderful way to discover Rockwell's full range of work...
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What can you expect to find there? Well, it all depends on where you go. You see, these isn't just one Norman Rockwell Museum. There are two very fine museums that specialize in Rockwell's work. Both operate with the Rockwell family's knowledge and blessings.

This article would not be complete without a mention of the Boy Scout Museum. Rockwell had a special connection with the Boy Scouts of America. See below for more on the National Scouting Museum.

So, which one? The choice is up to you!

The Norman Rockwell Museum of Massachusetts

Located 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 Massachusetts.

The Norman Rockwell Museum of Vermont

Rutland, 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.

The National Scouting Museum

The National Boy Scout Museum in Irving, Texas 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.

National Museum of American Illustration

The 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.

Wagnall's Memorial Foundation Museum

The Wagnall's Memorial Foundation Museum in Lithopolis, Ohio has three original Rockwell paintings in its collection. See the review page for details.

The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum

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 Bottom of the Sixth and 100 Years of Baseball.

Bottom of the Sixth is widely considered to be the most famous baseball painting in the world.

The New Britain Museum of American Art

While not dedicated to only Rockwell's artwork, the New Britain Museum of American Art has one original Norman Rockwell painting ion its collection, Weighing In from 1958.

Sheldon Art Gallery

Sheldon Art Gallery features one original Norman Rockwell painting in its collection, Norman Rockwell Visits a County Agent.

Fred Jones Jr Museum of Art

The Fred Jones Jr Museum of Art features one Norman Rockwell painting. Click to check out the guide.

Rockwell Museum of Western Art

The Rockwell Museum of Western Art features one original Norman Rockwell painting. Click to read the guide.

Columbus Museum of Art

The Columbus Museum of Art features one original Norman Rockwell painting. Click to see the guide.

The Smart Museum of Art

The Smart Museum of Art in Chicago Illinois is home to one Norman Rockwell work. Click to read the review.

The Indianapolis Museum of Art

The Indianapolis Museum of Art features one original Norman Rockwell painting. Click to read the guide.

National Portrait Gallery

National Portrait Gallery at the Smithsonian features Norman Rockwell painting. Click to see the guide.

Los Angeles County Museum of Art

Los Angeles County Museum of Art has one Norman Rockwell painting in collection. Click to view the guide.

Berkshire Museum

Berkshire Museum claims one Norman Rockwell painting in its collection. Click to find out more.

Some Museums Have Closed

The Museum of Norman Rockwell Art in Reedsburg, Wisconsin

This Museum in Wisconsin featured almost 4000 original publications highlighting Rockwell's career from 1913 to 1978. Alas, it is no longer open.

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The Norman Rocwell Museum

This 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 Rocwell Musum Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.