October 2020
Witness to History: Virtual Conversation
Photographer Stephen Somerstein and Dr. Clayborne Carson, Ronnie Lott Director of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Research and Education Institute at Stanford University will discuss the 1965 Selma-to-Montgomery March and Somerstein’s experiences in documenting this significant moment in America’s Civil Rights Movement. The conversation will be moderated by Brandywine River…
Find out more »ARTZ-Connect at Brandywine
This popular program, which welcomes a small group of visitors with dementia and their care partners to view and discuss art in a supportive setting, is now online. ARTZ Philadelphia and the Brandywine recognize that COVID-19 closures and program cancellations — while necessary for the health and safety of our…
Find out more »Virtual Children’s Read-Aloud
The Brandywine River Museum of Art’s popular Children's Read-Aloud program is going virtual and returning this fall on Thursdays in October! Families with young children are invited to join Museum staff online via Zoom for a morning of fun interactive storytelling and artwork engagement. Each family will receive suggestions for…
Find out more »April 2022
Free First Sunday at Brandywine River Art Museum
The Museum will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with free admission* to the galleries and its new special exhibition, Wayne Thiebaud 100: Paintings, Prints, and Drawings. In addition to free admission, creative art activities* will be offered from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Inspired by Wayne Thiebaud’s…
Find out more »Virtual Creative Escape: Papercuts With Annie Howe
Join Brandywine online to unwind, mingle and make art! Designed for adults who want to awaken their inner artists, this virtual program features a hands-on opportunity to explore the art of paper cutting with master papercut artist, Annie Howe. Leave the shopping to us—we’ll assemble a kit for you that…
Find out more »Kuerner Farm Plein Air Day
Get special access to Kuerner Farm, a National Historic Landmark, where Andrew Wyeth found intriguing subjects for hundreds of tempera paintings, watercolors and drawings for more than 70 years. Artists working in all media are invited to explore the property where they can sketch, paint or photograph the iconic setting.…
Find out more »Stroller Tour: The Art of Andrew Wyeth
Enjoy a relaxed morning out with your little one while engaging with art in the galleries. This guided tour is designed especially for adults accompanied by babies. Stroller Tours are offered once a month, each with a different theme. Included free with museum admission More info
Find out more »Kuerner Farm Plein Air Day
Get special access to Kuerner Farm, a National Historic Landmark, where Andrew Wyeth found intriguing subjects for hundreds of tempera paintings, watercolors and drawings for more than 70 years. Artists working in all media are invited to explore the property where they can sketch, paint or photograph the iconic setting. One…
Find out more »Earth Day Children’s Read-Aloud Program
Celebrate Earth Day at Brandywine with a special Read-Aloud Program for young children and their families. Listen to the story We Planted a Tree, find nature-themed art in the galleries and go outside to explore native trees and plants. The morning will conclude with a fun craft to complete and…
Find out more »Brandywine River Clean-Up
Each year, the Annual Brandywine River Cleanup helps to ensure cleaner water for communities that rely on the Brandywine as a source for their drinking water, a healthier habitat for wildlife, and a safer environment for recreational activities. Since the event's inception, volunteers have removed more than 30 tons of…
Find out more »Creative Escape: Polymer Clay Pendants and Beads
Come to the Brandywine River Museum of Art to unwind, mingle and make art! Designed for adults who want to awaken their inner artists, this program will feature a hands-on opportunity to create beautiful patterns in polymer clay using marbling techniques and dried flower petals that can be formed into…
Find out more »October 2022
Free First Sunday at Brandywine River Museum of Art
The Museum will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with free admission* to the galleries and its new special exhibition, Fragile Earth: The Naturalist Impulse in Contemporary Art, plus creative art activities for families. *Pre-registration is required for free timed tickets and art activities; spaces are limited. Learn…
Find out more »Barks and Brews at the Brandywine
Dust off your lederhosen and beer steins and head to the Brandywine for an outdoor Oktoberfest celebration in the Museum’s courtyard. Family, friends and canine companions are all welcome. Enjoy a selection of craft beers from 2SP Brewing Company; dine on a delectable menu of German-inspired fare by Chef Justin…
Find out more »September 2023
Exhibition: “Abstract Flash: Unseen Andrew Wyeth”
On view at the Brandywine Museum of Art from July 29, 2023 - February 18, 2024. Andrew Wyeth once said, “My struggle is to preserve that abstract flash like something you caught out of the corner of your eye” and on numerous occasions called himself an abstract artist. Prompted by…
Find out more »September 2024
Closing Weekend of “Frank Stewart’s Nexus: An American Photographer’s Journey, 1960s to the Present”
Closing weekend of Brandywine Museum of Art's special exhibition, "Frank Stewart's Nexus: An American Photographer's Journey, 1960s to the Present," on view through September 22, 2024. This exhibition is a dynamic retrospective of Frank Stewart’s photography that centers on his sensitive and spontaneous approach to portraying world cultures and Black…
Find out more »Nature Sketch & Stroll at the Brandywine Museum of Art
Join award winning artist and instructor Randall Graham and botanical expert, Janet Ebert for a morning walk to experience Brandywine Museum of Art’s campus and/or meadows and native plantings. Randall will provide an introduction with teaching tips to effectively capture details of the natural surroundings through sketching, while Janet’s native…
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