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Norman Rockwell Museum

Norman Rockwell Museum
9 Glendale Road, Route 183
413-298-4100

Our Mission:

Norman Rockwell Museum is dedicated to education and art appreciation inspired by the legacy of Norman Rockwell. The museum preserves, studies and communicates with a worldwide audience the life, art and spirit of Norman Rockwell in the field of illustration.

The museum is a gathering place for reflection, involvement, and discovery through the enjoyment of the artist''s work. Norman Rockwell''s unique contributions to art and society, popular culture and social commentary influence the museum''s programs and interpretations.

Founded in 1969 with the help of Norman and Molly Rockwell, Norman Rockwell Museum is dedicated to the enjoyment and study of Rockwell's work and his contributions to society, popular culture, and social commentary. The Museum, which is accredited by the American Association of Museums, is the most popular year-round cultural attraction in the Berkshires.

The Museum houses the world's largest and most significant collection of Rockwell's work, including 574 original paintings and drawings. Rockwell lived in Stockbridge for the last 25 years of his life. Rockwell's Stockbridge studio, moved to the Museum site, is open to the public from May through October, and features original art materials, his library, furnishings, and personal items. The Museum also houses the Norman Rockwell Archives, a collection of more than 100,000 items, including working photographs, letters, personal calendars, fan mail, and business documents.

Having spent its first 24 years at the Old Corner House on Stockbridge's Main Street, the Museum moved to its present location, a 36-acre site overlooking the Housatonic River Valley, in 1993. Internationally renowned architect Robert A. M. Stern designed the Museum gallery building.

One of the great charms of the Museum is its location. Many of Rockwell's world-renowned images were drawn from the surrounding community and its residents. "The Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, must be one of the most popular museums in the world," wrote author Paul Johnson, "crammed from dawn till dusk with delighted visitors crowding round the originals of much-loved paintings. And one of the further pleasures of this enchanting place is that in the nearby little towns you can recognize among the locals the children and grandchildren of those whom Rockwell painted with dedicated veracity."


Upcoming Events at Norman Rockwell Museum

Anita Kunz: Original Sisters Portraits of Tenacity and Courage

Wednesday, Dec 25, 2024 from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Stockbridge, MA
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Anita Kunz: Original Sisters Portraits of Tenacity and Courage

Thursday, Dec 26, 2024 from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Stockbridge, MA
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Anita Kunz: Original Sisters Portraits of Tenacity and Courage

Friday, Dec 27, 2024 from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Stockbridge, MA
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Anita Kunz: Original Sisters Portraits of Tenacity and Courage

Saturday, Dec 28, 2024 from 10:00am to 5:00pm
Stockbridge, MA
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Anita Kunz: Original Sisters Portraits of Tenacity and Courage

Sunday, Dec 29, 2024 from 10:00am to 5:00pm
Stockbridge, MA
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Anita Kunz: Original Sisters Portraits of Tenacity and Courage

Monday, Dec 30, 2024 from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Stockbridge, MA
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Anita Kunz: Original Sisters Portraits of Tenacity and Courage

Tuesday, Dec 31, 2024 from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Stockbridge, MA
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Anita Kunz: Original Sisters Portraits of Tenacity and Courage

Wednesday, Jan 1, 2025 from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Stockbridge, MA
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Anita Kunz: Original Sisters Portraits of Tenacity and Courage

Thursday, Jan 2, 2025 from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Stockbridge, MA
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Anita Kunz: Original Sisters Portraits of Tenacity and Courage

Saturday, Jan 4, 2025 from 10:00am to 5:00pm
Stockbridge, MA
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Anita Kunz: Original Sisters Portraits of Tenacity and Courage

Tuesday, Jan 7, 2025 from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Stockbridge, MA
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Anita Kunz: Original Sisters Portraits of Tenacity and Courage

Wednesday, Jan 8, 2025 from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Stockbridge, MA
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Recent News

Norman Rockwell Museum News - January 23, 2024

Norman Rockwell's Missing the Dance, 1937 cover of The Post, reminds us how nearly nine decades later – January cold and flu season is still causing some of us to miss fun events. If that's you – we wish you a speedy recovery! Don't…

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Norman Rockwell Museum News - January 2024

January Blahs? Time for ART Therapy! Enjoy a cozy winter visit to Norman Rockwell Museum! Marvel at Rockwell's original full-sized paintings, view all 323 of his Saturday Evening Post covers, and discover the colorful worlds of artist, designer,…

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Norman Rockwell Museum News - January 10, 2023

Oops! Please note the following correction to Norman Rockwell Museum's description of our upcoming MAD Magazine exhibition, which opens June 8, 2024. The exhibition description should read: What, Me Worry? The Art and Humor of MAD A landmark…

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Norman Rockwell Museum News - January 4, 2023

Happy New Year! We look forward to an art-filled 2024! We are excited to find ways to share exhibitions, programs, and events with YOU this year. Whether you connect with NRM in person or online, we are truly glad you are here! Visit | Buy…

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Norman Rockwell Museum News - December 20, 2023

Wishing you love, light, and peace this holiday season! (and a bit of snow?!) Your Rockwell experience of comfort and joy awaits... It's cozy and warm at NRM; we're ready to share the holidays with you and your family and friends! Merry…

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Norman Rockwell Museum News - December, 2023

A December filled with art, discovery, & fun! Happy Hanukkah and joyful wishes for this season of light. The holidays are here! Discover art to light up your winter season. From Rockwell's beloved holiday illustrations to Leo Lionni's classic…

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Norman Rockwell Museum Update On Studio Sessions: First Collection Announced

Dear NRM newsletter community, A few weeks ago, we announced the launch of our collaboration with the Rockwell Family and Iconic to create the first-ever Norman Rockwell digital editions (NFTs) with matching prints. Our shared project, called…

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Norman Rockwell Museum News - November 7, 2023

It's Election Day! "As you can see, it is not easy for me to make up my mind. But nothing's going to keep me away from the polls. When I vote, I am exercising not only my greatest responsibility as an American citizen, but my greatest privilege,…

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Norman Rockwell Museum News - NFT Project Launched

Norman Rockwell Museum is delighted to reach out with a special announcement about our new partnership with the Rockwell Family and Iconic, a leading digital art platform, to offer NFTs of process works relating to Norman Rockwell's art. For this…

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Norman Rockwell Museum News - October 17, 2023

Fun-Filled Fall Happenings There is plenty to do this fall at NRM, inside and out! As the weather turns chilly, cozy up in your own space to binge-watch our Drawing Life series or enjoy this weekend's online symposium, The Genius of Tony Sarg. Or…

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Norman Rockwell Museum News - October 10, 2023

Exciting Things Are Coming... Come experience the best of American illustration. Take in the autumn breeze, journey over to Rockwell's studio, enjoy lunch at the Terrace Café, and walk the trails throughout our beautiful 36-acre campus.…

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Norman Rockwell Museum News - October 3, 2023

October Rocks at NRM! Include the Museum in your holiday weekend plans! Savor the colors of October, marvel at Rockwell's large-scale original paintings and the whimsical work of illustrator Tony Sarg, enjoy a walk on our campus and trails, try…

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Norman Rockwell Museum News - September 26, 2023

Gorgeous Colors Inside and Out! Bring your friends + family for a picture perfect day. A favorite time of year in the Berkshires for leaf peeping! Walk the trails; dine on the terrace; and savor the art, stories, and memories. Plan Your…

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Norman Rockwell Museum News - September 15, 2023

The Colorful Season is Beginning! As the leaves start to change and the temperature gets cooler, a warm welcome awaits you at Norman Rockwell Museum, the home for American illustration inspired by Norman Rockwell’s legacy! Plan your visit…

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Norman Rockwell Museum News - September 5, 2023

Fall is "in the air"! Explore the life and art of the genius behind the Macy's Parade balloons. "Colorful, richly diverse exhibition." —Art New England The year is 1927. The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is just three years old. Macy's turns…

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Norman Rockwell Museum News - September 2, 2023

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Norman Rockwell Museum News - August 30, 2023

Celebrate Labor Day Weekend at NRM! Happy Labor Day Weekend! Relax and enjoy Rockwell's iconic depictions of hard-working people across many trades and professions: from actors and artists to umpires and zoo keepers! See how many professions you…

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Norman Rockwell Museum News - August 16, 2023

It was quite the BREWhaha this past weekend! Thank you to the attendees and our local breweries for a GREAT Art of Brewing Festival this weekend! We had a blast at the 5th annual Art of Brewing Festival. This has been the biggest year yet with…

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Shop Tax-Free from Norman Rockwell Museum Store

Shop Tax Free! Aug. 12th - 13th No Tax on Purchases Up to $2,500 Including Signed Limited Editions! Click here to View More…

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Norman Rockwell Museum News - July 28, 2023

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Norman Rockwell Museum News - July 25, 2023

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Norman Rockwell Museum News - July 20, 2023

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Norman Rockwell Museum News - July 18, 2023

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Norman Rockwell Museum News - July 4, 2023

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY! Stop By and Visit! We are Open from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Enjoy the best of Norman Rockwell and American Illustration – the art that tells our stories. Share memories and make new ones. Plan Your Visit NRM in the 4th…

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Norman Rockwell Museum News - July 2023

COMING THIS MONTH... July at Norman Rockwell Museum Come experience the best of American illustration. NEW exhibitions include: Norman Rockwell: The Business of Illustrating the American Dream and Tony Sarg: Genius at Play. Soak up the…

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Norman Rockwell Museum News - June 22, 2023

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Norman Rockwell: The Business of Illustrating the American Dream

On view beginning June 23, Norman Rockwell: The Business of Illustrating the American Dream explores how Rockwell navigated relationships with publishers, advertising clients, and other business entities to create work that shaped and reflected…

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Only the Best for Dad at Norman Rockwell Museum Store

Pick the Perfect Print for Dad Take 15% OFF custom framed prints for a limited time! Use Coupon Code NRMDAD Click here for More…

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Plan Your Summer Visits Now!

Your Summer Can Look Like This... Start Planning Summer Trips Today! We have a fun-filled summer ahead of us! You won't want to miss the exciting events we have planned. Festivals for the whole family, in-depth tours that bring new insights, new…

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"A Night of Wonder" Gala To Feature One-Night-Only Musical Performance by Bob Telson and Friends

NRM's "A Night of Wonder" Gala To Feature One-Night-Only Musical Performance by Bob Telson and Friends Friends include Steely Dan guitarist Jon Herington, Maria Puga Lareo, Latin Grammy Award nominee Julieta Rada, Juan Chiavassa, and Bob Sheppard.…

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Norman Rockwell Museum News - Rockwell's Studio is Officially Open For the Season!

Rockwell's Studio is Officially Open For the Season! Wonderful Mother's Day Weekend Experience Guided Tour of the historic Studio where Rockwell painted, corresponded, posed models, and even napped for more than 20 years, creating iconic works on…

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Norman Rockwell Museum Happenings - May 2023

We are pleased to announce that? Bob Telson and Friends ?will perform at the Norman Rockwell Museum’s Gala, “A Night of Wonder,” on Saturday, June 10, 2023. A sparkling night of the unexpected, the mysterious, the…

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Find The Perfect Gift For Every Mom From Norman Rockwell Museum Store

Pick the Perfect Print for Mom Choose your size and frame style, on paper or canvas Browse the Collection For Expedited Shipping on In-Stock Items, please call (800) 742-9450 for rates and availability. Spring Flowers Pre-Framed Print…

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Norman Rockwell Museum Announces New Team Members and Promotions

Stockbridge, MA - Norman Rockwell Museum (NRM) is pleased to welcome three new team members and to announce the promotion of two colleagues. Newly appointed to the Museum’s staff are Joseph Harrigan as security and safety manager; KL Pereira…

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Norman Rockwell Museum - The Search for Morton Continues

The Search Continues.... #Finding Morton We just got word from another newspaper reporter and three time traveling searchers who have been looking for Morton for a long time... The team revealed that Morton has officially returned to Berkshire…

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Norman Rockwell Museum News - April 19, 2023

Come & explore the enchanting grounds of the Norman Rockwell Museum! With 36 scenic acres, trails, river views, and sculptures created by Norman Rockwell’s son Peter - the adventures are endless! Did you know that most of Peter's stone…

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Norman Rockwell Museum News - April 12, 2023

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Norman Rockwell Museum Vacation Week - April 2023

Upcoming Events for April Vacation Week Discover the Art of Nature at the Norman Rockwell Museum Norman Rockwell Museum announces a series of free public events for kids and teens during April Spring Break Vacation. With April's awakening,…

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Norman Rockwell Museum News - April 2023

April at a Glance Almost a century ago, a mysterious creature was born in the Berkshires of Western Massachusetts. This enormous forked-tongue amphibian—who could walk, swim, and fly—first encountered humans on the banks of the…

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Norman Rockwell Museum News - March 13, 2023

“We are honored to feature this important exhibition highlighting Nora Krug’s deeply felt visual narratives. Beautifully conceived, her provocative collaged pages bring together the threads of history, incorporating hand-drawn vignettes,…

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Norman Rockwell Museum : School Vacation Fun at NRM

FEBRUARY SCHOOL VACATION WEEK • Family Fun! February 18 - 21 & 23 - 24 Art of Adventure 11 am & 2 pm Fun-filled family art-making activities inspired by the adventures of Eloise. RSVP required, participants accommodated as…

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Norman Rockwell Museum News - February 16, 2023

Drawing Life, Family Activities, Artist Talks, AND MORE! February 17 is Random Acts of Kindness Day, a day to celebrate and encourage kindness. Pay for the person behind you, leave a positive review, or volunteer your time! Learn more about…

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Norman Rockwell Museum News - February 9, 2023

Treat yourself and your loved ones to some heartwarming art by Norman Rockwell and Hilary Knight; book a guided tour with docents who ? love to share insights and fun facts... BOOK A TOUR EXHIBITIONS ON VIEW Eloise and More: The Life and Art…

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Norman Rockwell Museum News - February 2, 2023

February Is Full Of Fun!! Happy Birthday Norman Rockwell! (Feb 3, 1894) Learn more about the prolific artist here Exhibitions On View Eloise and More: The Life and Art of Hilary Knight Norman Rockwell's Drawings: 1914 - 1976 Rockwell…

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Norman Rockwell Museum - Winter Escape with Art

Winter is in Full Swing: How to Deal After skiing, sledding, skating or snowman-building -- come warm up at NRM! EXHIBITIONS ON VIEW Norman Rockwell's Spirit of the Holidays LAST WEEK TO VIEW! Eloise and More: The Life and Art of…

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Norman Rockwell Museum -Save The Date - A Night of Wonder

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2023 Exhibitions And Programs at Norman Rockwell Museum

STOCKBRIDGE, MA – Norman Rockwell Museum announces a robust schedule of new illustration exhibitions for 2023, which will be on view in their galleries; some will also be available as online exhibitions and may tour to other museums.…

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Norman Rockwell Museum - Insider View with Liza In Norman's Studio

There's Always Something New to Do and See at NRM. New Drawing Life Episode with Liza Donnelly ONLINE SERIES/ON DEMAND Airs TODAY: January 19, 2023 An online program of sketching and conversation about creative expression, the power of…

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Norman Rockwell Museum - New Year's Resolution: See More Art

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Norman Rockwell Museum - So Much to See and Do This Week

So Much to See and Do This Week Join the fun this week with art-making, storytelling, tours and more... family activities feature Prime Time Me! Check the daily schedule here... SCHOOL VACATION WEEK December 26, 27, 29, & 30 (closed…

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Norman Rockwell Museum - Wishing You A Joyful Holiday Season

Sharing stories, memories, kindness, and joy through Rockwell’s art and our many featured illustrators through 2022 has filled our hearts, and we hope… yours. This has been a full year of special exhibitions, kids and families…

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