fitchburg art museum

Jayp28

An affordable place to have an event. I have been several times in here for different activities. It is great for the all family, it's not big but excellent atmosphere.

KentR535

You need to get to the Fitchburg art Museum. It's being transformed into an exciting cutting edge contemporary art venue, with a knock-out permanent collection with strengths in photography, African art and world art. The current show of artist called Jeffu challenging and though provoking and a great laugh all at once. this highly intelligent (and beautifully selected and installed) show features installations that spoof consumerism and egotism and a series of home made films that spoof War of the worlds film culture using vegetables as the menace...The Museum itself is looking great, lots to see and terrific destination.

Transcendentalist

For a modest sized regional museum, the Fitchburg Art Museum has an outstanding collection of photographs, paintings, African objects, and decorative arts. Photographs run the gamut from 1860 to the present and include Alfred Stieglitz, Dorothea Lange, Berenice Abbott, Arthur Rothstein, Minor White, Edward Weston, Harold Edgerton, and many others. Paintings include works by Edward Hopper, John Singer Sargent, Marc Chagall, Childe Hassam, local artist Constance Bigelow, and museum founder Eleanor Norcross. African objects include masks, textiles, and ceremonial objects. A dedicated Egyptian gallery offers several hands-on activities for children as well as ancient objects of interest to all ages. Changing exhibits include the juried Regional Exhibition of Art and Craft each summer. The museum also offers gallery talks and art classes for all ages.

Haileelynn

I really was very impressed with the ancient artifacts this museum displays. I loved the Greek and Roman artifacts. I had gone to the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston the day before and a lot of the artifacts I liked at that museum was matched at the FAM. What I was disappointed in was the Jeffu exhibit. I did not think it was art, it looked more like trash...But I guess beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Overall I had a great experience. I will return.

vacationingallover

Lots of cool photgraphs and egytian artifacts to see. There is a nice transcription tool for writing words on paper with egytian alphabet and real mummified bodies as well as step by step description of how bodies are mummified. I didn't care for the video displays..but some people might be. Glad I went. Worth it if you are in the area. Special deals for AAA members.

DebbieN321

It had been many many years since I had visited the Fitchburg art museum. The exhibits were beautiful. Varying collection of different time periods included from Ancient Greece, early Roman and Ming Dynasty Chinese When I visited it was spring and the flower exhibit was scheduled. I was lucky enough to win a beautiful hand made quilt the day I visited. Will be sure to return

slowroad

What an amazing small town museum. New exhibit called Still Life Lives mixes traditional still life from museums collection with still life of contemporary NE artist. A gorgeous exhibit that shouldn't be missed. New curator and director are pumping new life into this museum. The Egyptian exhibit in the lower level is really well done and great interactive exhibits. Also, very impressed by the photography collection.

derekn8

After a long standing director recently left, the museum has really had some new life brought into it. There is a very solid collection of all types of art highlighted by their top notch photography collection. The museum has an amazing hands on and interactive educational ancient Egypt exhibition great for kids and adults alike. The museum also has a great rotating exhibition space exclusively dedicated to New England contemporary artists. This is one the only museums showcasing current local artists in a significant way. This place is really special and worth visiting.

762patrickd

A trip west on Route 2 from Boston has an unappreciated attraction in the city of Fitchburg about 15 min. North of the Rte. 2 exit. This musem opened in about 1930 and has a new wing with an expanded collection of ancient Egyptian history plus Greek, Roman, Oriental, African and Mesoamerican art in well laid out galleries. The heart of the collection that drew us to visit is a world-class photography collection covering from the late 1800s to mid 20th century masterpieces. There is an ongoing new regional arts and crafts exhibit as well. We will come back with grandchildren who will enjoy the instructive and interactive Egyptian section, which is more informative than the big displays in the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston.

724jb

not a huge museum but big enough to view wonderful art and history for singles, couples and family. admissions is low and well worth the visit.

DonaldRLeger

The Fitchburg Art Museum will surprise most visitors. Their collection of art covers a wide range including some great things for kids in their Egyptian room. Well worth the visit. Take the time to get a group together and do the tour with one of their trained docents.

69DebO

With local as well as international exhibits, this is a wonderful little museum. Also has classes for adults and children, with extra classes scheduled during school vacation times. Have enjoyed going many times in the past many years. Inexpensive membership.

Lisa849

Fitchburg Art museum is a great little museum, offering changing installations often. Local artists & Massachusetts artists as well as many other greats are exhibited here. They also offer terrific classes & workshops for teachers & students alike. Their summer program for students is fun & a good learning experience, usually grouped by age level & theme. First Thursdays of each month is Free. Lots of other businesses in Fitchburg also offer First Thursday specials, too. We love visiting the Egyptian exhibit-there's always something new or that we missed before. Highly recommended!

travelingteacher51

After living in the area for many years, I finally visited the FAM. What a pleasant surprise.I have visited countless museums and for a local museum this is a must.I heard that there was a collection of the Hudson River painters and wanted to see them. A lovely collection it was.The museum is quite large and has several sections. I found the Egyptian artifacts quite good.The museum caters to children as well as to adults. I attended a lecture given by a local university professor on 19 century American literature and its effects on the HR paintings.There was also a yoga class amist the ancient ruins. The entry fees are reasonable but we got a free library pass. There was a small coffee/tea stand. Enjoy

LinhelleH

You wouldn't think this place would be such a wonderful museum. My kids and I enjoyed our visit. We also enjoyed very much the restaurant.