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Norman Rockwell Museum
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Norman Rockwell Museum Description
Paintings at this charming museum near historic Stockbridge aren't just plain-old art: they're stories. Familiar even to kids, Rockwell is a perfect introduction to painting, especially since the artist's intricately crafted details—clocks set to a specific time and props carefully laid in a subject's lap—make viewing feel like you're peering through the window of a dollhouse. The "Stockbridge at Christmas" painting—with Rockwell's studio hidden among the warm, winter lights—is like a scavenger hunt all by itself.
Kid Tips
School-Age Kids: The museum created a self-guided tour to see it scavenger-hunt style. Ask for the clipboards and pencils when you arrive.
Planning Notes
- Kids are free. Kids age 18 and under are admitted into the museum for free.
- Get creative. Restless kids can check out the downstairs studio, where they can draw their own Saturday Evening Post covers.
- Picnic. There's a lovely outdoor café and plenty of benches on the beautiful grounds. Buy lunch or dine on goodies from your own picnic basket.
- More than paintings. Look carefully at the sculptures outside. The figures of tumbling people, done by Rockwell's son Peter, include little hidden faces. See if you can find them all.
- Special events. Summertime Saturday programs feature drawing, music, and more.
Just the Facts
Hours: May through October: Daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
November through April: Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; weekends 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Fees: $10-$20
Recommended Time: 1 - 2 hours
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