ROCKWELL MUSEUM

CORNING, NY

The Rockwell Museum is a non-profit museum located in Corning, New York, dedicated to American art and history. The museum was founded in 1976 and is named after Bob and Hertha Rockwell, who donated their collection of Western and Native American artifacts to the museum. The collection has since expanded to include a wide range of American art, from the colonial era to the present day.

The museum is housed in the historic Old City Hall building, which was built in 1893 and served as Corning's city hall until 1974. The building was renovated to house the museum, which opened to the public in 1982. The museum features a variety of exhibits, including paintings, sculptures, and photographs, as well as artifacts from Native American cultures and the American West.

One of the highlights of the museum is the collection of over 100 works by the famed American artist, Andy Warhol. The museum also features a range of educational programs and events, including lectures, workshops, and guided tours. The Rockwell Museum is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike, offering a unique perspective on American art and history.

ROCKWELL MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in CORNING NY. US MID #8403600037

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mid-Atlantic (District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania).

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THE ROCKWELL MUSEUM
111 CEDAR STREET
CORNING
NY
14830

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