The Farnsworth Art Museum campus is located in downtown Rockland, ME, a harbor town on the legendary sailing waters of Penobscot Bay. The city is adjacent to the resort towns of Camden and Rockport, and is two hours north of Portland and two hours south of Bar Harbor.

Handicapped accessibility

Parking

Weather

Dining

Lodging

Shopping

Museum policies

Handicapped accessibility
The museum is fully handicapped accessible except for the second floor of the Victorian Homestead and the second floor of the Olson House. Handicapped parking is available in the lot adjacent to the museum and in the lot adjacent to the Wyeth Center. (See general map for more details.) (top)

Parking
Parking is free. The museum parking lots are located on Museum Street, immediately adjacent to the main buildings, and behind the Wyeth Center in the block bounded by Grace, High and Masonic Streets. (See general map for more details.) In addition to the museum lots, free street parking and free municipal lots are within easy walking distance of the museum. (top)

Weather
Maine coastal weather tends to be changeable. Even on hot summer days, the sea breeze will be cooling. A light jacket or sweater is often desirable on cool summer nights. The ocean moderates the cold and produces a surprisingly mild winter. Spring is cool and wet and usually lasts through May. Fall is noted for its sunny mild days and chilly nights. Good walking shoes are suggested. (top)

Dining
The museum has no dining facilities. However, within a few minutes walk of the museum, there are outstanding local restaurants whose cuisines range from substantial or elegant to eclectic: Mediterranean, Japanese, Mexican, New York deli, standard American, and, of course, fresh seafood will tempt your palette. (top)

Lodging
Accommodations include bed and breakfasts, guest houses, inns, full-service hotels, motels, resorts, campgrounds and cabins. Cottages, houses and apartments are available for those wishing to have a longer visit. (top)

Shopping
The Farnsworth Art Museum is proud to invite you to shop at both the Museum Store and the Museum E-Store, the online version of our store. Both carry our complete line of prints and posters, including Wyeth selections and images by American artists whose work is housed at the museum. In addition, we offer you a wonderful selection of books, stationery, jewelry, gifts and made-in-Maine products. (top)

Museum visitor guidelines
For the protection of our patrons and our art work, we ask that our guests follow the museum visitor guidelines:

• Please check all cameras at the admissions desk. Photographing art work requires special advanced permission.
• Art work may be viewed but not touched.
• Please check all large backpacks, large bags, umbrellas and child carriers at the admissions desk. The museum will provide strollers for patrons with small children.
• Special advanced permission must be obtained to bring in and use art supplies in the galleries.
• Adults must accompany children.
• Shirts and shoes are required.
• Food and drink are permitted on the museum grounds but not inside the museum buildings.
• Animals may not be brought inside the museum except those that are assisting the handicapped. For their protection, it is also illegal in Rockland to leave a pet inside a vehicle on a sunny day.
• Wheelchairs are available for museum visitors.
• CCTV is in use.      (top)