# Farnsworth Art Museum

> The Farnsworth Art Museum in Rockland is devoted to American art, with a focus on Maine’s role in it.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/farnsworth-art-museum/

A museum in Rockland devoted largely to art linked to Maine, including works by members of the Wyeth family. It is easy to pair with a walk along the harbor, so plan a relaxed half day in town.

The Farnsworth Art Museum in Rockland is devoted to American art, with a focus on Maine’s role in it. It opened in 1948 and traces back to a bequest from Lucy Farnsworth, daughter of a limestone industrialist; her home, the Farnsworth Homestead, is part of the museum. According to the museum, the collection includes almost 16,000 works, among them a significant collection by the sculptor Louise Nevelson. The Wyeth Center shows works by N. C., Andrew and Jamie Wyeth. The museum also operates the Olson House in nearby Cushing, which inspired Andrew Wyeth to paint several works, including “Christina’s World.”

Two to three hours make sense for the museum itself; with the Olson House and a stroll along the harbor, you will have a half day. Check opening days and season on the website before you go. The museum is downtown on Museum Street.

- **Nearest town:** Rockland, ME
- **Category:** History & culture
- **GPS:** 44.1040, -69.1080

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. Cold, short days in December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

## Sources

- [Campus - Farnsworth Art Museum](https://www.farnsworthmuseum.org/campus/)
- [Farnsworth Art Museum - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Farnsworth_Art_Museum)
- [The Farnsworth at 60 - Yankee/New England](https://newengland.com/?p=18602)

## Nearby

- [Owls Head Light](https://camping-spirit.com/places/b20-owls-head-light/) – 3 mi
- [Mount Battie, Camden Hills State Park](https://camping-spirit.com/places/mount-battie/) – 9 mi
- [Pemaquid Point Lighthouse](https://camping-spirit.com/places/b20-pemaquid-point/) – 27 mi
- [Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens](https://camping-spirit.com/places/b20-coastal-maine-botanical/) – 32 mi

## FAQs

### Where is Farnsworth Art Museum?

Farnsworth Art Museum is in Rockland, ME, at GPS 44.1040, -69.1080. It is about 8 mi from Camden.

### Can you camp near Farnsworth Art Museum?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Sea Swell Campground, about 4 mi away; within 25 mi there are 12 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

### What is there to see near Farnsworth Art Museum?

Places worth a stop nearby: Owls Head Light (3 mi), Mount Battie, Camden Hills State Park (9 mi), Pemaquid Point Lighthouse (27 mi) and Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens (32 mi).

### When is the best time to visit Farnsworth Art Museum?

The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)