AMERICAN CRAFT MUSEUM

NEW YORK, NY

The American Craft Museum, located in New York City, is a museum dedicated to showcasing the work of American craft artists. Founded in 1956, the museum has a collection of over 10,000 objects, including ceramics, glass, metalwork, jewelry, textiles, and furniture. The museum also features rotating exhibitions that highlight contemporary craft artists.

One of the main focuses of the museum is to showcase American craft as an art form that combines traditional techniques with modern design. The museum’s permanent collection includes works by renowned artists such as Dale Chihuly, Wendell Castle, and Peter Voulkos.

In addition to its exhibitions, the American Craft Museum offers educational programs for visitors of all ages. These programs include workshops, lectures, and tours of the museum’s collections and exhibitions.

The museum is located in the Upper East Side of Manhattan and is easily accessible by public transportation. It is open to the public Tuesday through Sunday and admission is free. The American Craft Museum is an important institution in the world of American craft and a must-see for anyone interested in this art form.

AMERICAN CRAFT MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in NEW YORK NY. US MID #8403600422

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: 2129563535

AMERICAN CRAFT MUSEUM
40 WEST 53 STREET
NEW YORK
NY
10019

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