Rockwell Celebrates Motherhood Enjoy an intimate look at four of Norman Rockwell’s paintings depicting images of motherhood, with Chief Curator Stephanie Plunkett. Continue the conversation and make a Mother’s Day card.
This event has been canceled. Please join us on Sunday, May 12, 2019 at 3 p.m.
This event has been canceled. Please join us on Sunday, May 12, 2019 at 3 p.m. Rockwell Celebrates Motherhood Sunday, May 5, 1 p.m. Enjoy an intimate look at fourof Norman Rockwell’s paintings depicting images of motherhood, with Chief Curator Stephanie Plunkett. Continue the conversation and make a Mother’s Day card.Reservations required: $25 / $15 members.
HOLIDAY ART TALKS Mother's Day Tea and Talk: Mothers Illustrated Sunday, May 12, 3 p.m.Chief Curator Stephanie Plunkett and Chief Educator Mary Berle will explore depictions of motherhood in Rockwell's art, as well as the work of other illustrators. Enjoy a lively conversation, over tea and treats, about what these images communicate about motherhood in America over the last 60 years.Reservations required: $25 / $15 members.
Pop Up at the Red Lion Inn May 17 5 p.m. A talk about the Corner House and Jane Fitzpatrick, one of the founding leaders of Norman Rockwell Museum.
COMMUNITY DAYS Founders Day Honoring Rosamond Sherwood Sunday, May 19, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Made possible by Ramelle & Michael Pulitzer and the Friends & Family of Rosamond Sherwood Celebrate the Golden Anniversary of the opening of the Old Corner House, the original Norman Rockwell Museum, founded by three local women, including Rosamond Sherwood. Special gallery talks reflect on the early days of the Museum. Free admission for Berkshire County residents with ID, courtesy [...]
HOLIDAY ART TALKS Memorial Day: Rockwell’s America Monday, May 27, 2 p.m. Take a closer look at Norman Rockwell’s work depicting life in the military—from the American Revolution to the Vietnam Era. See how America’s favorite illustrator captured the feelings of a nation. Free for Museum members, or included with Museum admission. Free for children 18 and under.
Daily Rube Goldberg Exhibition Gallery Talks at 10:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Make the most of your visit and let our expert guides introduce you to our special exhibit The Art and Wit of Rube Goldberg gallery talks at 10:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. The gallery talks are about 15 minutes in length and are FREE with Museum admission.
50th Anniversary of Norman Rockwell Museum! Friday, May 31 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Celebrate the official opening date of the Museum, originally located at the Old Corner House. Special gallery talks reflect on the early days of the Museum. Enjoy the newly opened commemorative exhibition: For the People: Memories of the Old Corner House. Enjoy anniversary cupcakes while they last. Special treat for the 50th visitor of the day.
Be the first to see this summer’s special exhibits. The sneak preview just for members and donors offers cocktails, light hors d’oeuvres and gallery walks.
Conversation and Continental Brunch - Inspired: Rockwell and Erikson - Saturday, June 8, 11 a.m. - Join us for this special opening program with Sue Erikson Bloland, an accomplished psychoanalyst and daughter of Erik and Joan Erikson. Bloland will share fond memories of the relationship between her father, Erik Erikson, and his patient and close acquaintance, Norman Rockwell.
Daily Erik Erikson Exhibition Gallery Talks at 10:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Make the most of your visit and let our expert guides introduce you to our special exhibit Inspired: Norman Rockwell and Erik Erikson gallery talks at 10:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. The gallery talks are about 15 minutes in length and are FREE with Museum admission.
COMMUNITY PROGRAMS Annual United States Citizenship Naturalization Ceremony Friday, June 14, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. In partnership with Berkshire Immigrant Center and The Literacy Network, the Museum will host its annual naturalization ceremony for Berkshire County residents who have immigrated to the United States from around the world. Seating is limited to new citizens and their families. Find out more... Today’s event is generously supported by: Berkshire Bank, Greylock Federal Credit [...]
Erik Erikson Exhibition Gallery Talk at 2:00 p.m. (the usually scheduled talk at 10:30 a.m. will not happening today) Make the most of your visit and let our expert guides introduce you to our special exhibit Inspired: Norman Rockwell and Erik Erikson gallery talk at 2:00 p.m. The gallery talks are about 15 minutes in length and are FREE with Museum admission.
Rockwell on Baseball Saturday, June 15, 1 p.m. Curator of Education and baseball enthusiast Tom Daly will explore Norman Rockwell’s depictions of America’s favorite pastime. Following conversation, participants will develop and record their own favorite baseball story. Free with Museum admission.
HOLIDAY ART TALKS Father's Day: Fatherhood Illustrated Sunday, June 16, 2 p.m. Enjoy a look at Norman Rockwell's work that relates to fatherhood and the work of the artist's three sons. Free for Museum members, or included with Museum admission. Free for children 18 and under.
Rockwell on Baseball Tuesday, June 18, 1 p.m.Curator of Education and baseball enthusiast Tom Daly will explore Norman Rockwell’s depictions of America’s favorite pastime. Following conversation, participants will develop and record their own favorite baseball story. Free with Museum admission.
50th ANNIVERSARY GALA Celebration of Illustration Saturday, June 22, 2019 Please join us at the Celebration of Illustration Gala! 6 p.m. Curated cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, and silent auction; music and interactive entertainment celebrating art that tells stories 7 p.m. Seated gala dinner created by Chef Brian Alberg of Main Street Hospitality; Fund-a-Wish 9 p.m. Dessert and dancing to the music of The Wanda Houston Band For more information, please contact Bailey Girvan at BGirvan@nrm.org or call [...]
BOOK LAUNCH: My Adventures as an IllustratorSunday, June 23,1 p.m.Book signing, 2 p.m. Enjoy this book launch for the re-release of Norman Rockwell's classic 1960 autobiography with special guest and book editor Abigail Rockwell, Norman's granddaughter.
Daily: Erik Erikson Exhibition Talk at 10:30 a.m. and Woodstock to the Moon Exhibition Talk at 2:00 p.m. The talks are about 15 minutes in duration Make the most of your visit and let our expert guides introduce you to our special exhibit Inspired: Norman Rockwell and Erik Erikson gallery talks at 10:30 a.m. and Woodstock to the Moon: 1969 Illustrated gallery talks 2:00 p.m. The gallery talks are about 15 minutes in length and are FREE [...]
50th Anniversary Rockwell Models Reunion Sunday, June 30, 2019 1 – 4 p.m. Join us for a special day honoring the important role that models played in Norman Rockwell’s art. Rockwell models will be with us to share their experiences during this day of talks, panel discussions, and print signings. Visitors can meet and talk with models informally throughout the afternoon. Admission is free for Museum members or with regular Museum admission. Photo Collage [...]
Drop-in and Create Mondays and Fridays; July and August 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. All ages Explore different materials, techniques and creative projects; no experience necessary, for everyone, and accessible for young children. FREE with Museum admission, children 18 and under are free.
FAMILY FESTIVAL DAY Home Run! An All American Baseball Day Saturday, July 6 1 – 5 p.m. A national pastime, baseball has also been a favorite subject of America’s most popular illustrator Norman Rockwell. Celebrate summer with a tribute to the sport and the people who captured the excitement of the game. Hands-on art making, tours, special presentations, a game of catch on the lawn, and more will make this a fun-filled day. Draw along [...]
Gallery Orientation Talks
Make the most of your visit with a 20 minute orientation talk! The gallery talks take place at 11, 12:30, and 2:30 and they are about 20 minutes in length. Let our expert gallery guides introduce you to the art and life of Norman Rockwell and the special highlights of our collection.
Free with Museum admission.
Summer Sketch Club - Digital Day Tuesdays, July 9 - August 20 10 - 11:30 a.m. Ages 7 and up Create images with digital technology. This class encourages self-expression, experimentation, and skill development using iPads (provided). Class will be in or outdoors weather permitting. Take one class or take them all! $8, $5 members or apply program pass.
Creating Together Wednesdays, July 10 - August 21 10 - 11:30 a.m. Ages 2-6 with a parent or caregiver Each week we’ll explore the galleries and grounds to make close observations of different paintings, trees, animals. Over the summer we’ll explore a variety of materials and techniques for creating artworks inspired by what we’ve seen and talked about. $8, $5 members or apply program pass.
Draw In! Sketching our World Thursdays, July 11 - August 22 10 - 11:30 a.m Ages 7 and up Use drawing as a tool for discovery in this hands-on series of classes taught by accomplished illustrator Patrick O’Donnell. Participants will take inspiration from both the outdoors and works on view to then make art in pencil, pastel, and other dry media. Children $8, $5 members or apply program pass.
Historic Property Walks Thursdays, July 11 – October 31, 2 p.m. Enjoy a guided walk on the Museum’s 36-acre site and learn about Peter Rockwell’s sculptures, the indigenous Mohican Indians, our view of Monument Mountain, and the historic Linwood house, an 1859 Berkshire Cottage. End at Norman Rockwell’s own Stockbridge Studio. Free for Members, or included with Museum admission. Find out more about Rockwell's studio...
NEW! Thursday Evening Fun Series Thursdays, July 11 - August 22 5 - 7 p.m. Location: on the back side of the terrace and the lawn adjacent to terrace. This family-friendly series is all about looking closely at art, telling the story it invites, making art on the terrace, listening to music, and creating group dances on the lawn with Moving Arts Exchange. The Runaway Cafe will be open to offer picnic-friendly meals, SoCo ice [...]
It is with gratitude and humility that we acknowledge that we are learning, speaking and gathering on the ancestral homelands of the Mohican people, who are the indigenous peoples of this land on which the Norman Rockwell Museum was built. Despite tremendous hardship in being forced from here, today their community resides in Wisconsin and is known as the Stockbridge-Munsee Community. We pay honor and respect to their ancestors past and present as we commit to building a more inclusive and equitable space for all.
