Welcome to the Farnsworth!
Founded as a bequest of Lucy Copeland Farnsworth, the Farnsworth Museum of Art opened its doors in 1948. Today, the Farnsworth is recognized as one of the best American art collections in the nation and is home to more than 15,000 works by 1,300 artists and two historic sites – the Farnsworth Homestead and the Olson House. See what’s on display now!
Museum Admission
| Members | Free |
| Adults | $20 |
| Seniors 65 and over | $18 |
| Students 17 and older | $10 |
| Children 16 and under | Free |
| Rockland Residents | Free |
The tickets are not date-specific, you may purchase your ticket and redeem it within one year.
BUY TICKETSPlease note: The museum is wheelchair accessible
Please let us know how we can make your visit more accessible.
Museum Hours
January 1 – May 25
Open Wednesday through Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays.
May 26 – September 30
Open 7 days a week, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
October 1 – December 31
Open Wednesday through Monday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Closed Tuesdays.
Museum Store Hours
January 1 – May 25
Open Wednesday through Monday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Closed Tuesdays.
May 26 – October 31
Open 7 days a week, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
November 1 – December 31
Open Wednesday through Monday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Closed Tuesdays.
The Museum is closed on:
- New Year’s Day (January 1)
- Thanksgiving Day
- December 25
- The Museum closes early on November 27, December 24 and December 31, at 2 p.m.
The Farnsworth Homestead and The Olson House are closed for the 2024 season. Thank you for your patience as we undergo critical restoration work to these historic sites. We look forward to sharing information on the updates in the coming months.
Highlight Tours
Docents lead conversational gallery walk-throughs featuring favorite artworks from the current exhibitions and collection on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 11am and 1pm beginning May 2, 2024. Tours last about 45 minutes and are complementary with admission. Space is limited. Please ask to be included at the admissions desk.
Farnsworth Events
The Farnsworth hosts a wide range of classes, tours, concerts, and other events, including First Fridays at the Farnsworth from 4–7 p.m. every month of the year. Learn more about our events here.
Getting Here
The Farnsworth Art Museum is located in Rockland, Maine, on Maine’s midcoast and is four hours northeast of Boston, less than two hours north of Portland, one and a half hours south of Bangor, and six hours southeast of Montreal.
GOOGLE MAPSParking
The Farnsworth offers free parking to visitors in its lot on Museum Street, as well as its lot behind the Wyeth Center, off of Grace Street, between Union and High Streets. There is also a municipal parking lot between Winter Street and Tillson Avenue. On-street parking is available in Rockland. In most cases, there is a 2-hour limit. Please check the parking signs carefully!
Be Our Guest
Kids Welcome!
We welcome children of all ages. Children 16 and under receive free admission. A parent or guardian must accompany children under 18.
Thank You for Not Touching!
Please keep a safe distance as even the lightest touch can damage a work of art.
Rockland Residents
Residents receive free admission to the museum.
Admission
Your admission sticker is good for the whole day!
Food and Drink
No food or drinks in the museum galleries, please!
Need a Wheelchair?
Ask a guard or front desk staff
Parents
Parents, please place “baby carriers” on your front. Restrooms have baby changing tables. Complimentary strollers are available.
You’re on Camera!
Visitors to the Museum may be photographed, videotaped, or otherwise recorded. By attending, you grant the Museum permission to use photographs and/or audiovisual recordings in which you appear for archival, documentary, publicity, advertising, or other purposes.
Coats & Lockers
Lockers use a returnable 25 cents. The front desk has quarters if you need. Please use for large bags and backpacks, umbrellas, etc.
Service Animals
Certified service animals are welcome.
Take Pictures!
Photography is permitted throughout the museum unless designated. Share your images with friends and on social media!
Don’t Forget To…
Visit our gift store located at our Main Street entrance next to the Crosman Gallery!
Tours and Group Visits
We welcome your group and invite you to explore the Farnsworth’s collection and special exhibitions. For more information or to make a reservation for a group tour, please contact Director of Operations Janice Gates at 207-390-6019 or via email.
Admission for Groups of 10 or More:
- $18 per person, with complimentary admission for the driver and group escort. Admission includes the main museum and Wyeth Center (the Wyeth Center opens in early July, 2024).
Group Arrival
Bus drop off and parking is located on Museum or Grace Streets. Groups enter through the Museum Street entrance and check in at the front desk. Please arrive at the museum 15 minutes prior to the designated time of your tour.
Late Arrivals
If your group is running late, please let us know as soon as possible by calling 207-390-6019. Time may be cut from your program due to late arrivals.
