American Folk Art Museum

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Closes 7:00 PMUpper West Side
American Folk Art Museum is a specialized museum dedicated to the work of folk and self-taught artists. long_description_potoo
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Closer-Look Tour
Aug 29·4:00 PM

Join us for a public tour of the current exhibitions, Self-Made: A Century of Inventing Artists and Folk Nation: Crafting Patriotism in the United States, led by Gallery Guides.

Folk Nation: Crafting Patriotism in the United States
Aug 29·4:00 PM

Join us for a public tour of the current exhibitions, Self-Made: A Century of Inventing Artists and Folk Nation: Crafting Patriotism in the United States, led by Gallery Guides.

Closer-Look Tour
Sep 2·4:00 PM

Join us for a public tour of the current exhibitions, Self-Made: A Century of Inventing Artists and Folk Nation: Crafting Patriotism in the United States, led by Gallery Guides.

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The space serves as an intimate, quiet retreat located right across from Lincoln Center. It offers a focused atmosphere for viewing rotating exhibitions of unique, hand-crafted works.ambiance_potoo

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Visitors appreciate the interesting and diverse rotating exhibitions, such as the 'Marvels of My Own Inventiveness' show. The museum is often noted for its accessibility and its proximity to Lincoln Center.reviews_potoo

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Upper West Side
2 Lincoln Sq, New York, NY 10023
Open
 Closes 7:00 PM

About

As New York City's only museum devoted to the work of folk and self-taught artists, this institution focuses on preserving a specific, often overlooked history of American creativity. It maintains a mission-driven approach to highlighting the ingenuity of non-traditional artists.story_potoo