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Rockwell Museum of Western Art

111 Cedar Street, Corning, NY
607-937-5386
Ranked #2 of 6 attractions in Corning
4.5 of 5 stars 28 Reviews
Type: Art Museums
Description: The finest collection of Western art in the East.
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Lehigh Valley, PA
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

The museum had a free day during Glass Fest and was enjoyable. There are three , elevator accessable, floors and a small gift shop. We were not very impressed with the comic art but the bronze sculptures, furniture, wall art and indian artifacts are worth the trip if you are in the area.

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Salisbury
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41 reviews 41 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

We are true advocates of the American West and Western Art cannot be so easily defined. Don't let the name "Rockwell" mislead you, as it has nothing to do with Norman Rockwell. Bob and Hertha Rockwell, local business owners who had amassed an incredible collection of Western art and artificats are responsible for this magnificent museum! The works range from... More

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Bath, New York
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

I went during an Andy Warhol exhibit. I took my children and my parents. There was a scavenger hut for the kids to find details through the museum, they got a prize for finding them all at the end of the self guided tour. There were people on each floor of the museum and friendly resources as needed. The gift... More

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Corning, New York
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

Nice museum if you have young children who are interested in western living or if you love fine art has ongoing exhibitions.

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Brooklyn, New York
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

This is beautiful little museum is full of great Art, Remington's and Native head dresses, buckskin shirts, the guns that destroyed the Indians, contemporary Native Art, and an image search for my 12 year old. I enjoyed it more then the Corning.

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Corning, New York
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80 reviews 80 reviews
Reviews in 38 cities Reviews in 38 cities
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2012

good place to visit while in corning. ive been many times over the years. always educational and interesting.

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Ithaca, New York
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2012

Smaller and less well known that the Corning Museum of Glass, The Rockwell has delightful collections all beautifully displayed

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Corning, New York
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 March 2012

I found it a bit boring, not much hands on, but if you're in town, I'd stop.

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Hammondsport, New York
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22 reviews 22 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 March 2012

Eclectic collection of western art - very nicely presented!

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Angola, New York
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4 reviews 4 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2012

loved it great afternoon looking at all the Western themed art. great staff, very relaxing and enjoyable. Loved the renovated building they did a great job.

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