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Norman Rockwell Museum Norman Rockwell Museum is the preeminent museum of American illustration art.
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Dedicated to art education and art appreciation inspired by the enduring legacy of Norman Rockwell, the Museum stewards the world’s largest and most significant collection of Rockwell art, and presents the works of contemporary and past masters of illustration. The Museum’s holdings include Rockwell's last studio, moved from its original location to the Museum grounds, and the Norman Rockwell Arch

ives, a 200,000-object collection undergoing digital preservation through ProjectNORMAN, “A Save America’s Treasures Project.” The Museum is also home to the new Rockwell Center for American Visual Studies, the nation’s first research institute devoted to the art of illustration. In 2008, Norman Rockwell Museum became the first-ever museum recipient of the National Humanities Medal, America’s highest honor in the field.

06/01/2026

First published for the June 1, 1971 issue of Look is Norman Rockwell's painting, "Springtime in Stockbridge."

In 1971, Look art director Allen Hurlburt, who had worked with Rockwell for seven years, documented Rockwell’s 78th spring with an essay illustrated by this image of springtime in Stockbridge. Weather permitting, Rockwell and his wife Molly bicycled 4.7 miles daily from their home to Echo Lake and back. “You know,” Rockwell used to say, “a painter’s legs go first, like a ball player’s. This is my way to stay active.”

Following Rockwell along West Main Street is Birgit Christensen, a Danish art student then visiting the Rockwells; Molly Rockwell, and Rockwell’s bookkeeper Douglas McGregor. Rockwell’s assistant Louie Lamone leans against a tree at the right.

05/31/2026

Ready to take on June? First published in the June 1941 issue of American Magazine, Norman Rockwell’s story illustration Strictly a Sharpshooter offered a dramatic departure from his usual vertical cover layout, with strong horizontal lines, smoke-filled atmosphere, and dynamic composition. The original oil painting remains part of our Museum’s collection, included in the exhibition American Stories: Revolution to Rockwell, opening June 6th.

Think dad would like a print? Find this and plenty of other gift ideas 15% OFF with coupon code SPRING15 at prints.nrm.org

05/30/2026

Discover 'Shine a Light: The Art and Life of Deb Koffman,' an immersive installation honoring Berkshire artist and mindfulness advocate Deb Koffman (1956–2021).

Known for her vibrant, text-based art across paintings, illustrations, sculptures, and set designs, Koffman created work that acknowledges life’s challenges while offering tools to navigate them. Featuring colorful works on paper, book studies, and text-based installations, the exhibition invites visitors to slow down, take a breath, and reconnect with their inner voice.

05/29/2026

First published for the May 29, 1943 cover of The Saturday Evening Post is Norman Rockwell's painting, "Rosie the Riveter."

Norman Rockwell's Rosie the Riveter received mass distribution on the cover of the Saturday Evening Post on Memorial Day, May 29, 1943. Rockwell's illustration features a brawny woman taking her lunch break with a rivet gun on her lap, beneath her a copy of Hitler's manifesto, Mein Kampf and a lunch pail labled "Rosie". Rockwell based the pose to match Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel ceiling painting of the prophet Isaiah.

Rockwell's model was a Vermont resident, then 19-year-old Mary Doyle Keefe who was a telephone operator near where Rockwell lived, not a riveter. Rockwell painted his "Rosie" as a larger woman than his model, and he later phoned to apologize. The Post's cover image proved hugely popular, and the magazine loaned it to the U.S. Treasury Department for the duration of the war, for use in war bond drives.

Image credit: Norman Rockwell, Rosie the Riveter, 1943. Cover illustration for The Saturday Evening Post, May 29, 1943. Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, Bentonville, Arkansas. ©1943 SEPS: Licensed by Curtis Licensing, Indianapolis, IN. All rights reserved.

05/28/2026

How well do YOU know Norman Rockwell's art? Comment below if you recognize the details from this painting.

Let's see how many people know which Rockwell painting this is from! 👀

05/27/2026

Summer starts here! On June 6 at 6 pm, the American Stories Gala brings together art lovers, community leaders, and supporters for one unforgettable night—celebrating the opening of our summer exhibition, American Stories: Revolution to Rockwell, and honoring Laurie Norton Moffatt’s extraordinary four decades of leadership.

This is the event everyone will be talking about!
https://www.nrm.org/summer-2026-gala/

05/26/2026

In honor of America’s 250th anniversary, Norman Rockwell Museum is opening a major new exhibition this summer: American Stories: Revolution to Rockwell.

Opening June 6, this sweeping show brings together artists from the Revolutionary era to today, revealing how each generation has helped shape — and reshape — the story of America.

Learn more here: https://www.nrm.org/2025/05/american-stories-revolution-to-rockwell/

05/25/2026

Remembrance. Service. Gratitude.

On Memorial Day, we pause to honor those whose service shaped the freedoms we hold today. Their stories—of courage, sacrifice, and steadfast commitment—remind us of the responsibility we share to build a more compassionate and equitable society.

Norman Rockwell’s art reflects this spirit of collective care. His illustrations invite us to remember not only the heroes who served, but the values they defended: kindness, respect, and the belief that every individual matters.

Today, we hold their memory with gratitude—and carry their legacy forward through the ways we choose to serve one another.

Image credits: 1. Norman Rockwell, Willie Gillis in Church, 1942. Cover illustration for The Saturday Evening Post, July 25, 1942. ©1942 SEPS. All rights reserved. | 2. Norman Rockwell, Willie Gillis Generations, 1944. Cover illustration for The Saturday Evening Post, September 16, 1944. ©1944 SEPS. All rights reserved. | 3. Norman Rockwell, Homecoming Marine, 1945. Cover illustration for The Saturday Evening Post, October 13, 1945. ©1945 SEPS. All rights reserved.

05/24/2026

First published for the May 23, 1953 cover of The Saturday Evening Post, Norman Rockwell intended to copy a genuine black eye for The Young Lady with the Shiner, but he was unable to find one locally. The Berkshire Eagle ran a story about his search, and when the national wire picked it up he soon had more offers than he could handle.

Keep an eye out for an original magazine tearsheet in our galleries, and find framed prints, postcards, magnets and more at store.nrm.org with custom prints available 15% off using coupon code SPRING15 at prints.nrm.org

05/23/2026

Our Terrace Café is officially open for the season! ☀️

Join us from 11 am–4 pm daily (closed Wednesdays) & enjoy a fresh new menu catered by local favorite Mazzeo’s Italian Market & Deli.

Come savor the sunshine, the views, and some seriously good food!

Address

9 Glendale Road/Route 183
Stockbridge, MA
01262

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 4pm
Tuesday	10am - 4pm
Thursday	10am - 4pm
Friday	10am - 4pm
Saturday	10am - 5pm
Sunday	10am - 5pm

Telephone

+14132984100

Website

http://www.nrm.org/

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