Demuth Museum
Demuth Museum of Art in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States, is a museum dedicated to noted American Modernist painter Charles Demuth (1883–1935) located in his former studio and home at 120 East King Street. It was established in 1981. For mild weather, aim for April, May, June, August, September and October (64–84°F highs).
A museum inside Lancaster
You can stay in Lancaster
Demuth Museum is inside Lancaster, which has 13 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Baltimore
Baltimore is about 54 miles south and Philadelphia is about 62 miles east (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Jun, Aug, Sep and Oct
April, May, June, August, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 64–84°. When to go ↓
An airport 6 miles away
Lancaster (LNS) has airline service, about 6 miles from Demuth Museum.
Established in 1981
Demuth Museum dates from 1981. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Demuth Museum
Demuth Museum of Art in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States, is a museum dedicated to noted American Modernist painter Charles Demuth (1883–1935) located in his former studio and home at 120 East King Street. It is operated by the Demuth Foundation, which also has a building on Lime Street in the Grubb Mansion at Musser Part (formerly the Lancaster Museum of Art), which focuses on contemporary regional art. The Museum offers a rotating view of a permanent collection which includes about 60 Charles Demuth originals - the largest Demuth collection in the world - and 800 historical objects, including letters, documents, photographs, and family ephemera. The Museum grounds also include the family tobacco shop and snuff mill as well as a portion of the garden maintained by Demuth's mother, Augusta.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1981
- Wikipedia readers
- 1.5K a year
Where to stay near Demuth Museum
The nearest towns with places to stay are Lancaster (13) and East Lampeter Township (68).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Demuth Museum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster | in town | — | 13 10 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins | 58,366 | $220K | — |
| East Lampeter Township | 5 mi east | 5 min | 68 40 hotels · 9 motels · 16 inns & B&Bs · 3 campgrounds | 18,814 | $307K | C+ |
| Manheim Township | 4 mi north | 5 min | 19 13 hotels · 2 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 1 campground | 44,826 | $363K | B+ |
| Leacock Township | 10 mi east | 15 min | 23 8 hotels · 4 motels · 7 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 5,672 | $408K | — |
| East Hempfield Township | 5 mi northwest | 10 min | 10 9 hotels · 1 inn or B&B | 27,287 | $361K | B+ |
| West Lampeter Township | 4 mi southeast | 5 min | 8 2 hotels · 5 inns & B&Bs · 1 campground | 17,275 | $345K | A |
| Rapho Township | 12 mi northwest | 15 min | 12 6 hotels · 2 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 2 campgrounds | 12,240 | $320K | — |
| Strasburg | 7 mi southeast | 10 min | 7 2 hotels · 5 inns & B&Bs | 3,085 | $354K | A+ |
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Quick answers on Demuth Museum
Is Demuth Museum in Lancaster?
Yes. It’s inside Lancaster, PA.
When is the best time to visit Demuth Museum?
April, May, June, August, September and October, with highs of 64–84°.
How far is Demuth Museum from Baltimore and Philadelphia?
About 54 miles south of Baltimore and about 62 miles east of Philadelphia, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Demuth Museum?
Lancaster (LNS), about 6 miles away. The nearest big hub is Philadelphia (PHL), about 57 miles.
Where should I stay near Demuth Museum?
East Lampeter Township (5 mi, 68 places to stay), Manheim Township (4 mi, 19 places to stay) and Lancaster (in town, 13 places to stay).
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