Ogunquit Museum of American Art
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Jos
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This was the highlight of our impromptu trip to Maine. The facility is impressive, and the exhibits were provocative, beautiful, and inspiring. The sculpture garden and grounds are unparalleled, surprising, and stunning. The โWhere the Real Liesโ from the Spaghetti Western Collection is not to be missed. It is one of the most groundbreaking shows we have seen in decades. Seeing this many incredible contemporary artists in one gallery at a time was an extreme treat. We arrived at the museum on a foggy day in June and were astonished by its setting on a rocky inlet on the Atlantic Ocean. We could have, or rather, we did, stayed for hours taking photographs. We came back the next day to admire the plantings, the sculptures, and the site. Maine is exceptionally lucky to have an institution as incredible as the Ogunquit Museum of American Art.
Cape Cod Star
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This relatively small museum has plenty of parking, so if parking in Ogunquit during the summer can be a headache overall, it is unlikely that will be the case here. The exhibits are reasonably interesting; and, since I know they vary, any one visit can only tell you so much about the overall quality of exhibits. You may find yourself approached by a docent asking you what you think of a specific piece. (In my case, it was about a certain video installation, which I actually found kind of "underwhelming.") The museum comes with a garden, which is diligently maintained, and includes a couple of interesting sculptures. What I found most impressive, though, was the view of Perkins Cove from the garden. Here are a few sample shots.
Wolfgang Koch
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Small art gallery. Nice paintings and statues. Plenty of benches to sit and view the artwork. I wasn't a fan of the charcoal drawings. Different styles of artwork. Interesting to see several paintings with the thickness of thelayers of color. The display, with the sculptured foxes, not stuffed by a taxidermist, had moving parts. The grounds were my favorite! Well maintained and planted! You can walk on the rocks by the waterfront. Great views!! Benches to sit and relax. Colorful insects by the pond. If you like art and someplace quiet, I recommend a visit. Friendly staff and Wifi available. Masks inside are required.
Stephen Priest
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I like visiting art museums so when I was in the area, I decided to check this one out. It's not all that large, but there were some intriguing art pieces inside the museum, but it's the sculpture garden that really caught my interest. I'd definitely recommend a stop in if you're nearby as the stroll through the garden to see the sculptures and since it's situated right by the ocean, well the view just might encourage the artist in you.
Aanj K
20
We really enjoyed our time at OMAA yesterday. The woman at the front gave a great intro to the museum and the exhibits that honor the 70th anniversary. We loved the Liam Lee exhibit - such a talented young artist who explores the effects of the pandemic in his colorful work. We also got to see a few great Kuhns. A perfect gallery - small but mighty and in an extraordinary location. We look forward to our next visit to OMAA.
Sarah Syed
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Nearby Attractions Of Ogunquit Museum of American Art
Perkins Cove Drawbridge
Perkins Cove
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Perkins Cove Candies
Uniques & Antiques
Perkins Cove Pottery Shop
Perkins Cove Rd
Ro's Shirts By the Shore
Sea Glass Jewelry Studio
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Basic Info
Address
543 Shore Rd, Ogunquit, ME 03907
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Phone
(207) 646-4909
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Website
ogunquitmuseum.org
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The Ogunquit Museum of American Art is a small art museum located on the coast in Ogunquit, Maine. The museum houses over 3,000 pieces in its permanent collection. The Ogunquit Museum of American Art collects and exhibits modern and contemporary American art.
attractions: Perkins Cove Drawbridge, Perkins Cove, Auberge on the Cove, Perkins Cove Candies, Uniques & Antiques, Perkins Cove Pottery Shop, Perkins Cove Rd, Ro's Shirts By the Shore, Sea Glass Jewelry Studio, Kiki's, restaurants: Barnacle Billy's, Oarweed Restaurant, The Lobster Shack, Jackie's Too, That Place in Ogunquit, M.C. Perkins Cove, Footbridge Lobster, The Maine Catch, Cove Cafe, Perkins Cove Kitchen
