Ogunquit Museum of American Art
Not far from Perkins Cove, this is one of the best—and most beautiful—small art museums in the nation (that’s not just me talking; the director of New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art said so, too). It’s only open in summer and fall, however. Set back from the road in a grassy glen overlooking the rocky shore, the museum’s spectacular view initially overwhelms the artwork as visitors walk through the door. But stick around for a few minutes—the changing exhibits in this architecturally engaging modern building of cement block, slate, and glass will get your attention soon enough. Its curators have a track record of staging superb shows and attracting national attention. The permanent collection holds work by seascape master Marsden Hartley and many members of the Ogunquit Colony, including Woodbury, Hamilton Easter Field, and Robert Laurent.
Not far from Perkins Cove, this is one of the best—and most beautiful—small art museums in the nation (that’s not just me talking; the director of New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art said so, too). It’s only open in summer and fall, however. Set back from the road in a grassy glen overlooking the rocky shore, the museum’s spectacular view initially overwhelms the artwork as visitors walk through the door. But stick around for a few minutes—the changing exhibits in this architecturally engaging modern building of cement block, slate, and glass will get your attention soon enough. Its curators have a track record of staging superb shows and attracting national attention. The permanent collection holds work by seascape master Marsden Hartley and many members of the Ogunquit Colony, including Woodbury, Hamilton Easter Field, and Robert Laurent.
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