FENIMORE ART MUSEUM

COOPERSTOWN, NY

Fenimore Art Museum is a renowned museum located in Cooperstown, NY. The museum houses a collection of American art, folk art, and Native American art. It was established in 1945 and is situated on the shores of Otsego Lake, which is known as the "Glimmerglass" in James Fenimore Cooper's “The Last of the Mohicans”.

The museum's collection includes over 5,000 works of art, including paintings, sculptures, photographs, and decorative arts. The American art collection includes works from the 18th century to contemporary times, while the folk art collection consists of a variety of objects such as quilts, toys, and furniture.

Fenimore also has one of the most extensive collections of Native American art in the country, with over 800 pieces from various tribes. These works include pottery, baskets, textiles, and beadwork.

The museum offers a range of educational and cultural programs, including lectures, concerts, and workshops. Fenimore Art Museum is a significant cultural institution in Cooperstown, attracting visitors from around the world who come to experience its exceptional collection of American art and artifacts.

FENIMORE ART MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in COOPERSTOWN NY. US MID #8403600283

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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• telephone: 6075471400
• website: http://www.fenimoreartmuseum.org

FENIMORE ART MUSEUM
5798 STATE HIGHWAY 80
COOPERSTOWN
NY
13326

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