Celebrating 50 Years!
July 1- September 30, 2018
The year 2018 marks the 50th anniversary of the Monhegan Museum of Art & History on Monhegan island, Maine. Founded by artists and islanders in 1968, the museum’s art collection features works by leading American artists who have worked on Monhegan This summer’s show features works by some 70 artists, including George Bellows, Robert Henri, Edward Hopper, Rockwell Kent, Louise Nevelson, and Andrew Wyeth, among others.
The Monhegan Museum displays a wide variety of exhibits relevant to the natural, social, industrial, cultural, and artistic history of Monhegan. It is the creation of many dedicated volunteers with a commitment to preserving, documenting, and exhibiting materials that convey the unique and appealing life of Monhegan Island. The Museum is housed in the historic Monhegan Light Station.