Biggs Museum of Art - Dover, DE - Art Museums on Waymarking.com

Established in 1993, the Sewell C. Biggs Museum of American Art Museum houses one of the finest collections of American fine and decorative arts.

Special features of the permanent collection include the only comprehensive representational American paintings collection on the Delmarva Peninsula with highlights by the Peale family, Albert Bierstadt, Gilbert Stuart, and Childe Hassam. Experience a variety of art forms such as sculptures by Hiram Powers and images by Brandywine School illustrator, Frank E. Schoonover. View Examples of furniture by early-American cabinetmakers such as, the Javier family of Odessa, and William Savery of Philadelphia. The Museum also houses one of the finest collections of regional silver in the country.

Name: Sewell C. Biggs Museum of American Art Museum Location: 406 Federal Street Dover, DE 19901 Phone Number: (302) 674-2111 Web Site: [Web Link] Agency/Ownership: Public Hours of operation: Monday - Saturday 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM Sunday 1:30PM - 4:30PM The Biggs Museum is closed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Thanksgiving, and New Years Day. Admission Fee: 0.00 Gift Shop: yes Cafe/Restaurant: no

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