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Explore one of the largest collections of American folk art at this museum in Colonial Williamsburg. See paintings, sculptures, and other objects created by self-taught artists and craftsmen.
The Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum (AARFAM) is the United States' first and the world's oldest continually operated museum dedicated to the preservation, collection, and exhibition of American folk art.
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The Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum is the nation's oldest institution dedicated to preserving, collecting, and exhibiting American folk art. Discover colorful and whimsical artwork created by talented, self-trained artists and artisans representing diverse cultural traditions and geographic regions. Group Info: We offer various ...
- Colonial Williamsburg Foundation P.O. Box 1775, 23187, VA
- (757) 220-7984
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Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum. 683 reviews. #6 of 107 things to do in Williamsburg. Art Museums. Closed now. 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM. Write a review. About. 19th-century folk household objects (toys, kitchenware, paintings, furniture, etc.) are on display at the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum.
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Jan 11, 2017 · Learn about the pioneering collector of American folk art and the museum that bears her name. See highlights from her collection and a special exhibition at the Winter Antiques Show in New York.
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Today, the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum (AARFAM) is the oldest institution in this country devoted exclusively to the study and appreciation of American folk material. AARFAM contains eleven galleries with innovative rotating exhibitions on folk painting, drawing, sculpture, metalwork, pottery, painted furniture, textiles, and toys.
Explore the folk art collection of Mrs. John D. Rockefeller, Jr. and see exhibitions on painted rooms, Navajo weavings, hooked rugs, and folk portraits. Learn about the history and craftsmanship of these American treasures at Colonial Williamsburg.
