Norman Rockwell Museum
The Norman Rockwell Museum is an art museum in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, United States, dedicated to the art of Norman Rockwell. Its story as a place to visit starts in 1969. Nearby, Tanglewood (4.4 mi) leads the list.
A museum inside Stockbridge
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 14°. When to go ↓
You can stay in Stockbridge
Norman Rockwell Museum is inside Stockbridge, which has 7 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
May, June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 69–82°. When to go ↓
Established in 1969
Norman Rockwell Museum dates from 1969. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Norman Rockwell Museum
The Norman Rockwell Museum is an art museum in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, United States, dedicated to the art of Norman Rockwell. It is home to the world's largest collection of original Rockwell art. The museum also hosts traveling exhibitions pertaining to American illustration.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1969
- Wikipedia readers
- 26K a year
Towns to stay in near Norman Rockwell Museum
The first towns with rooms are Stockbridge (7) and Lenox (32).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Norman Rockwell Museum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stockbridge 43% vacation homes | in town | — | 7 2 hotels · 5 inns & B&Bs | 1,982 | $600K | B+ |
| Lenox | 7 mi northeast | 10 min | 32 11 hotels · 2 motels · 18 inns & B&Bs · 1 campground | 5,059 | $467K | B− |
| Lee | 5 mi east | 10 min | 21 9 hotels · 1 motel · 10 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 5,673 | $353K | B− |
| Great Barrington | 5 mi south | 5 min | 19 7 hotels · 3 motels · 7 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 7,239 | $494K | B− |
| Pittsfield | 12 mi north | 20 min | 24 15 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 3 lodges & cabins · 3 campgrounds | 42,909 | $257K | C− |
| West Stockbridge 33% vacation homes | 3 mi northwest | 5 min | 5 1 hotel · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 1,319 | $536K | — |
| Monterey 57% vacation homes | 9 mi southeast | 15 min | 6 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 3 campgrounds | 1,093 | $603K | — |
| Egremont 37% vacation homes | 10 mi southwest | 15 min | 6 1 hotel · 3 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 1,369 | $665K | A− |
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Getting there
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Places to add to Norman Rockwell Museum
A wider trip can take in these, within 70 miles.
Big draw70 mi MuseumUnited States Military Academy
14 mi TheatreTanglewood
41 mi National Historic SiteSpringfield Armory National Historic Site14K visitors a year
226 mi MountainMount Greylock
47 mi National Historic SiteHome of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site102K visitors a year
326 mi MuseumOlana State Historic Site
41 mi Theme parkSix Flags New England
49 mi Stadium & arenaPeoplesBank ArenaPhoto credits
United States Military Academy: USMA Public Affairs Office, Public domain · Tanglewood: Daderot., CC BY-SA 3.0 · Springfield Armory National Historic Site: National Park Service, Public domain · Mount Greylock: Jstergis, CC BY 3.0 · Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site: Crunch, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Olana State Historic Site: Netniks, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Six Flags New England: Canadaolympic989, Public domain · PeoplesBank Arena: PeoplesBank Arena, CC BY 2.5
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Planning a visit to Norman Rockwell Museum
Is Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge?
Yes. It’s inside Stockbridge, MA.
When is the best time to visit Norman Rockwell Museum?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 69–82°.
What is the closest airport to Norman Rockwell Museum?
Albany (ALB), about 40 miles away.
Where should I stay near Norman Rockwell Museum?
Lenox (7 mi, 32 places to stay), Lee (5 mi, 21 places to stay) and Great Barrington (5 mi, 19 places to stay).
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