More than a museum! Displaying exquisite pieces, The Rockwell is a unique community center where people enjoy, connect, and reflect on the essence of the American spirit, character and values through the eyes of American artists. Our diverse, unique collection, gifted by Bob and Hertha Rockwell, serves as the base of our work, and provides inspiration for our innovative programs. Our mission is to use our collection to stimulate and engage our visitors, both within the Museum and within the greater Corning community.
What You'll See:
Housed within the Old City Hall building of Corning, this diverse collection includes a mix of nineteenth-century American paintings, historic bronzes, and Indian artifacts as well as twentieth-century modernists, illustration art, and contemporary photography. Featured galleries represent the works of Andy Warhol, the Taos Society of Artists, and masterworks of Remington and Russell. Two to three rotating exhibitions per year allow visitors to come again and again to see something different.
Family Friendly:
Open daily, The Rockwell welcomes the young and the young-at-heart to explore art abotu the American experience. From Art Hunts to our Family Exploration Studio, the museum is designed to make art accessible to kids, and inspire an appreciation for art at a young age. Kids love our activities, and parents become gallery experts to guide their families through the story of art throughout America. Young museum-goers will adore the opportunity to explore on their own. Kids 17 and under are always FREE!
The Downtown Corning Experience:
The Rockwell Museum is located in the heart of downtown Corning, just steps from shopping and dining on Historic Market Street. Charming downtown Corning is home to two world-class museums - purchase a combination ticket for both The Rockwell Museum and Corning Museum of Glass and save 20% on your experience. Kids 17 and under are always free to both museums. Ride the FREE shuttle around Corning, New York and plan ‘unstructured’ free time for your group to shop, stroll and enjoy Corning’s charming downtown. All within steps of The Rockwell Museum, Historic Market Street is the home of many unique eateries and shops.
The Rockwell is housed in Corning's Old City Hall - just steps from Market Street.
Keep an eye out for Artemus the bison, bursting from the building's facade.
The Rockwell is named for its founding collectors - Bob and Hertha Rockwell.
Explore art about the American experience
Explore art about the American experience
Explore art about the American experience
The Rockwell Museum Store features native-made, fair-trade, and USA made products, celebrating artisan goods that reflect the art on our walls. Your purchase advances the mission of The Rockwell Museum.
Summer Hours: Open until 8 p.m., Memorial Day - Labor Day
A free shuttle bus travels between The Rockwell Museum and Corning Museum of glass all day long.
The Family Exploration Studio offers drop=in, hands-on activities to help young learners connect with the art on our walls.
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See and Do
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Shopping
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