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American Folk Art Museum

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The American Folk Art Museum is the leading institution devoted to the study and exhibition of folk art, self-taught art, and outsider art in the United States. Since its founding in 1961, the museum has championed artists working outside mainstream academic traditions, presenting extraordinary creativity from across American history and culture.

Est. 1961

Permanent Collection

The museum's collection of over 8,000 objects spans American folk art from the 18th century to the present, including paintings, sculpture, textiles, and decorative arts by self-taught artists. The collection is particularly renowned for its quilts, weather vanes, carved figures, and works by visionary outsider artists.

Collection Highlights

Henry Darger's Vivian Girls artwork19th-century American quilts and needleworkPainted furniture and decorated objectsWorks by Bill Traylor and other self-taught masters
Explore the Collection

Hours & Admission

Hours

MondayClosed
Tuesday11:30am – 7pm
Wednesday11:30am – 7pm
ThursdayToday11:30am – 7pm
Friday11:30am – 7pm
Saturday11:30am – 7pm
Sunday11:30am – 7pm

Open Tuesday through Sunday, 11:30am to 7pm. Closed Monday.

Admission

Free Admission

Admission is always free.

Access & Getting There

Accessibility

  • ♿ Wheelchair accessible

Amenities

🛍Gift Shop

Getting There

1 to 66th St–Lincoln Center

Plan Your Visit

2 Lincoln Square, New York, NY 10023

Get DirectionsMuseum Website

Call: +1-212-595-9533

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