Ogunquit Museum of American Art
- Ogunquit Museum of American Art
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Coordinates: 43°14′02″N 70°35′20″W / 43.2338°N 70.5889°W / 43.2338; -70.5889
The Ogunquit Museum of American Art (OMAA) is a small art museum open only in the summer months. [1] It sits on three acres on the coast of Ogunquit, Maine, at 543 Shore Road, and houses over 1,600 pieces in its permanent collection.[2] It is the only museum in Maine devoted solely to American art.[1]
History
The OMAA was founded in 1953 by Henry Strater. He chose architect Charles S. Worley Jr. to create the building it is housed in.[3] The museum has since gone through multiple renovations and additions.
Collection
The OMAA houses over 1,600 pieces in its permanent collection. The highlights include:
References
Categories:
- Museums of American art
- Art museums in Maine
- Museums in York County, Maine
- United States art museum and gallery stubs
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