Description:
Occupying most of a large city block, WAM boasts an unexpectedly impressive collection of artworks, from 2nd-century Buddhist pieces to 20th-century American photos, for a total of over 35,000 works. Contemporary special exhibits give some fizz and pop to the hushed classical setting. Particular strengths are the American wing, with canvases by Cassatt, Sargent, and Whistler; some memorable works by anonymous Colonial artists; and silver by Paul Revere. The Europeans on the second floor include Gauguin, Monet, Dürer, and Gainsborough. There's a Gothic chapter house, once used by Benedictine monks, transported from France and said to be the first medieval room to come to the U.S. A modest cafe offers soups, salads, and sandwiches from 11:30am to 2pm and has an outdoor courtyard in warm months. A new wing is home to educational studios.
- © Frommer's 2012
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Ask a local about Worcester Art Museum
Ask Worcester Locals about Worcester Art Museum
Awards:
Frommer's
- Highly Recommended 2010
- Details
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Contact:
- visit website
- tel: 508/799-4406
Address:
- 55 Salisbury St
- Corner of Tuckerman St
- Worcester, MA 1609
Hours:
- Wed-Sun 11am-5pm (open at 10am on Sat, and until 8pm on 3rd Thurs of the month)
Strenuousness:
- Easy
- User Rating
