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N.C. Wyeth House & Studio
Wyeth Family House |
Wyeth Family Dining Room |
Wyeth Family Great Room |
In 1911, with the proceeds from his illustrations for Treasure Island, the artist N.C. Wyeth purchased 18 acres of land on Rocky Hill in the village of Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania. Possessed of "the most glorious sight in the township," Wyeth built his home and studio overlooking the valley. Here he set down roots which have nourished a family of extraordinary creativity for more than a century.
N. C. Wyeth Studio |
N.C. Wyeth Studio
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N.C. Wyeth Studio
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N.C. Wyeth died in 1945, and Mrs. Wyeth lived in the house until 1973. Their daughter, Carolyn Wyeth, lived in the house and painted in the studio until her death in 1994. In 1997, the National Park Service granted the property National Historic Landmark status. The Brandywine River Museum owns and maintains the land and buildings which retain much of their original character.
Tours
The N.C. Wyeth Studio opened for public tours in 1996, in celebration of the Brandywine River Museum's 25th anniversary. In 2000, the House was added to the tours. Today, tours of the N.C. Wyeth House and Studio offer visitors the opportunity to experience not only the environment where Wyeth created many of his memorable works of art, but also the home where he raised his extraordinarily creative children.
ADMISSION
Tours are $8 in addition to regular museum admission, free to Brandywine Conservancy members. Tours are approximately one hour long and will be offered from April through mid-November. From April 1 to May 27, tours will be offfered at
10 a.m., 11:15 a.m., 12:45 p.m., 2 p.m., 3:15 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday. Children under 6 are not permitted on the tours.
The summer schedule will be announced in late May.
TICKETS
Tickets are issued for tours that begin at specific times and must be purchased in person at the Brandywine River Museum Shop. Individual reservations for tours are not taken in advance. Please call 610-388-8326 one day prior to your visit to confirm tour availability. For group reservations, please call 610-388-8333 or send an e-mail to grouptours@brandywine.org.
TRANSPORTATION
Transportation to the House and Studio is by Brandywine River Museum shuttle bus only. Disabled individuals can be accommodated on the shuttle bus and at the House and Studio.
Brandywine River Museum, U.S. Route 1, P.O. Box 141
Chadds Ford, PA 19317 • Phone: 610-388-2700
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