“The most beautiful
little museum in the world.”
—Frances
Henry Taylor,
Director, Metropolitan Museum of Art
News
and Press Releases
For
recent OMAA news -- including an interview with
new Director Ron Crusan, click here to visit the Museum News page.
The
Mission
The
Ogunquit Museum of American Art engages and educates a
diverse audience by collecting, exhibiting, preserving,
and interpreting American art from the nineteenth century
to the present. The Museum integrates its unique artistic
heritage and setting to enhance visitor enjoyment and understanding
of art.
The
Building
Upon
entering the Museum, visitors look directly through the
glass wall of its main gallery to the dramatic coast,
the
ocean, and the far horizon. The Museum building, grown
since its founding in 1953 to approximately 7,500 square
feet,
is home to the Museum's 1,600-piece Permanent Collection.
See this page for more information on the Permanent
Collection of the Ogunquit
Museum of American Art.
The
Ogunquit Museum of American Art is located at 543 Shore
Road, Ogunquit, Maine. The Museum
Shop is open during regular museum hours
and offers hundreds of fine art reproductions and gift
items.
Click here to read more about the Museum Shop.
See
this page for hours and directions for
the Ogunquit Museum of American Art.
The
Grounds
Visitors
are invited to enjoy the Museum grounds, three acres of
landscaped gardens, lawn and oceanfront ledge.
The grounds include numerous large sculptures, a reflecting
pool,
and
secluded benches for quiet contemplation.
The
People
Almost
one thousand members, staff, and volunteers support the
Museum in its preservation of over 1,600 works of American
art.
Visit
this page to learn about the rest of the Museum Staff and
its Board
of Directors.
Visit
this page to become a member.
The
Museum is a member of the Maine Art Museum Trail.
Visit www.maineartmuseums.org for more information.
