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“interpreting and exhibiting the art and cultural heritage”
In 1988, with the support of many dedicated citizens, the James A. Michener Art Museum opened as an independent, non-profit cultural institution dedicated to preserving, interpreting and exhibiting the art and cultural heritage of the Bucks County region. The Museum is named for Doylestown's most famous son, the Pulitzer-Prize winning writer and supporter of the arts who had first dreamed of a regional art museum in the early 1960's. In November of 1999, the James A. Michener Art Museum publicly announced the largest single gift in the institution's history. Marguerite and Gerry Lenfest gave the Museum an extensive collection of fifty-nine paintings by important regional artists of the Pennsylvania Impressionist School. The museum is now home to a world class collection of Pennsylvania Impressionist paintings. Ensconced in the Museum's walled, lush "back yard" is an outdoor gallery, the Patricia D. Pfundt Sculpture Garden. Sculptures are on view in a natural setting that pays homage to the Bucks County landscape which has inspired countless artists. The Museum hosts nationally touring special exhibitions and also showcases important regional artists.
Absolutely wonderful experience. Tour with Friends from NYC sketch group. Fern Coppedge docent on two of her works. So glad to see all the different rooms ! Sarah Kaizar BIRD exhibit called... Read more
I was a little leery about going to a former jail but the Michener was actually one of the most peaceful and serene museum experiences I've ever had! Walking up, there are a bevy of statues to... Read more
I recently went to the Michener for the first time since I was in elementary school - so its definitely been awhile. The Michener is relatively small so it's easy to walk through in an afternoon.... Read more
Michener Art Museum
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- Sun: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Thu: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
- Fri, Sat: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
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