Reviews of Ogunquit Museum-American Art (Tourist Attraction)

Wolfgang Koch

This relatively small museum has plenty of parking, so if parking in Ogunquit during the summer can be a headache overall, it is unlikely that will be the case here. The exhibits are reasonably interesting; and, since I know they vary, any one visit can only tell you so much about the overall quality of exhibits. You may find yourself approached by a docent asking you what you think of a specific piece. (In my case, it was about a certain video installation, which I actually found kind of "underwhelming.") The museum comes with a garden, which is diligently maintained, and includes a couple of interesting sculptures. What I found most impressive, though, was the view of Perkins Cove from the garden. Here are a few sample shots.

J Tracy

Beautiful grounds, informed docents, incredible views.

Nancy Crosby

A gem.

Marci Suelzer

The sculptures are terrific and the setting is beautiful! It had fewer works of art than I'd anticipated. But I'd visit again to see the sculpture garden.

RIchard Miller

Beautiful

Donna Tongue

Really enjoyed our visit at the museum. Beautiful grounds and engaging variety of art!

Lois Mimi Stevens

What a sweet rainy afternoon. Great value, lots of talent and beauty to enjoy. Plus a beautiful view of ocean and very friendly staff.

Michelle Cloutier

Small museum of American art. Rotating exhibits make it interesting. Don't miss (!!!!) the gardens and grounds!

Joe Malinowski

A true gem. Received passes from a friend of the family this gear. After a number of summers in Maine where we flew by on Shore Road we stopped to visit. The exhibits we're gripping. Powerful photographs and narratives documenting struggles of the recent and not so recent tlmes. The grounds were meticulously maintained and the views outstanding. Will be sure to return on our next visit.

William Smith

Eccellent! A great destination.

Michael Sciberus

Well laid out museum, a good collection of art and helpful staff. Plus a great view from out back!

Millard Knepper

Great Museum

carolyn Grothaus

Fantastic art beautifully displayed

T. Halladay

The Ogunquit Museum is one of the great small museums in the US Northeast, and is a beautiful showcase of the long, rich tradition of significant 19th and 20th century artists who've made the Maine region home or placed it at the center of their work. My wife and I make a visit (or two) a high priority when we visit Ogunquit in the summer, and never fail to come away grateful for the experience. And that's to say nothing of the beautiful setting and view. The shortcomings of a volunteer museum docent or a volunteer desk attendant on a given day can't be written off, but at the same time, the museum experience itself should not be condemned because of that. Otherwise you'd have a heckuva time finding a museum of any stature anywhere in the western world that hits the perfect mark 75% of the time. And if someone's four-year old can do the equivalent of half of it, there's always the other half to enjoy and learn from.

Beth Zinderman Burnham

Absolutely beautiful!

Biplab Bandyopadhyay

Area is nice scene. No point with an expensive visit inside

Noah Mejaour

Gorgeous views and amazing artwork!

Katrina Braun

Fantastic art! Great sculptures behind and infront of the museum. Be sure to check out the gift shop.

Breanna Ransburg

My boyfriend and I love museums, so we knew we had to visit a local museum on our trip. Ogunquit Museum was very nice. And the outside garden was even better! Loved seeing everything right off the coast.

Leo

Very much enjoyed this little museum.

Arthur Simensen

wonderful exhibits ,beautiful setting

Healix 85

Some great artwork here. Friendly staff. Local pieces as well.

Patrice Q

This is a beautiful museum planted on the edge of the sea with gorgeous gardens and fascinating sculptures in the garden. One room inside is devoted to changing exhibits. One room has an exhibit on Hemingway and other authors of the period. The art is generally local but of high quality. You can park there, but you can also follow the trail that leads from downtown Ogunquit that offers wonderful views of the sea. The trail is around a mile I think.

Megan Keough

You can not imagine a more beautiful hidden gem. Not only the grounds and location to view such thoughtful and respectful art but the programs are intimate and brilliant. Well done.

Jacob Barie

Staff,setting by the sea,Winslow Homer wood etchings made our day.

Eugene Lynch

What a fantastic beautiful little museum, one of my favorites!

JoAnn DeWind

Beautiful location and building with thought-provoking exhibits. I visit this museum every time I am in the area.

Linda Belski

Love the art spaces, open , and the gardens are the best with the ocean cliffs

Mary Szewczuk

Fun to visit when on vacation. The view of the ocean here is incredible.

Jim Tambini

Fabulous gardens with exceptional perennials as well as spectacular views and great displays.

Chandler Scully

Very nice place and awesome to look at the art work there.

GS Egli

Beautiful, quaint museum on the most picturesque coast of Maine.

Donna Mitchell

Very nice smal museum specializing in local artists. Sculpture and meditation garden. Located right on the ocean cliff with great views.

Brian Quinn

Beautiful coastal location, wonderful gardens

Libby HARDY

Loved the art! Gift shop as well

Ken Coopersmith

Interesting shows in a beautiful venue overlooking the water

Helen Giana

Gardens are beautiful. View from the gardens is awesome. Very interesting to learn about New England artists. Docents are very knowledgeable. A wonderful experience.

Davi Smitti

A small museum with a good focus. The grounds are stunning--water views, gardens and statuary...we go at least once a year.

Andrew Lagomarsino

Nice mix of outdoor sculpture and indoor exhibits of photography, water color, marble, paint works by local artists. Old, scowled-faced lady (volunteer?) guarding the marble exhibit is a battle axe Marxist-feminist. She is unintentionally hilarious. Worth going just to experience her hateful, knee-jerk, PC rantings. Great museum store. Visit.

Patrick Breen

Beautiful ocean view and a reasonable, if small, selection of exhibits.

Jennyfer Brady

Beautiful

Joel Colodner

Small gem of a museum, many artists you may not be familiar with. Gorgeous setting. Well worth a visit.

Emily Locke

Interesting art museum with beautiful gardens

MaryAnn Corliss

Small but very interesting museum. Beautiful garden and outside space

Kassandra Fuller

Sweet place to have a small wedding! But be careful not to break anything!

Dennis Masella

Unexpectedly wonderful

Anthony M. Casapao

Great location and a great view from the back. Ideal place to have a little get together with friends and family.

Mary McEachern

Great exhibits but... so not friendly to anyone who cannot climb endless stairs. as i was bringing my 91 year old dad through the front doors NO ONE helped us. The woman at the door just stood there as I balanced. Never would I recommend anyone going there.

Jonathan Leo Connor

This is kind of a hidden treasure - beautiful artwork in an absolutely gorgeous setting by the ocean.

Bill Brauninger

A hidden gem of an art museum tucked into the rock-bound coast of Maine. Definitely worth a stop if you find yourself in the area.

Peggy Wishart

The beautiful grounds and ocean views are worth the trip alone. Always interesting exhibits and lectures. Well curated gift shop.

david hayes

Beautiful flowers along with the impressive art......

Jennifer Apetz

Ogunquit Museum of American Art was great! Always worth the trip. It was nice to see more of their permanent collection on view. They have many little gems here.

Neil Sicard

Great museum.

Linda Sentner

Wonderful varied art in a beautiful setting

Hara Harding

Excellent museum! Beautiful grounds, sculpture garden and siting. Not to be missed.

Kathryn Morgan

Was off season but the grounds were so pretty, was inspired by the art work

Tim Guillemette

Great day had a great time.

Ardra Spector

Art at its best!

Bruce Locke

Ok

Shawn Reming

The highlight of this quaint little museum are the grounds. Adorned with wonderful sculptures and impeccably maintained gardens, and let's not forget the breathtaking views of the rocky Maine coast. A must see while in the area.

Richard Fox

Beutiful gardens overlooking the bay.

Lion Bravo

Half of it my 4-year old can do. I don't care about the artist expressing themselves through their phony "art"... just give me excellence, not crap that passes as art.

Eric Rector

A wonderful regional art museum with a long history and world class collection of 20th century American art.

Debra Vigliotti

Nice museum especially for a rainy day

Jarred Johnson

Small but quality-filled is the name of the game here. The special exhibitions were superb- photorealism and vintage wall paper. The general collection is incredible. They also had a gorgeous floral arrangements that complimented various pieces. The grounds are gorgeous and full of whimsy with a breathtaking view of the ocean.

Forest Edson

Nice little place to spend an hour or so!

Diane Howdeshell

The museum houses beautiful art pieces. A visit is a must when visiting Ogunquit, Maine.

Ellen Davila

We spent about an hour and 30 min here. Really enjoyed both the permanent collection and the exhibitions. Museum also features beautiful flowers and native plants and gorgeous views of the coastline. Cost $10

Michael Carvalho

This is a unique place to experience Art. We stopped here for my consumer to see some amazing art. And he was not disappointed by no means. The curator was kind out going and very professional. She had a wealth of information and knowledge of each piece of art which was displayed though out the gallery. A time to really appreciate great art. Please take your family, loved one or date.

Cory Keller

Excellent and definitely worth a visit

Christopher Wolfe

Unexpectedly nice museum. Worth a visit.

Ralph Valente

Wonderful, small collection in a stunning setting. The grounds are lovely.

Patrick O'Leary

Cool place for everyone. They have some cool looking sculptural behind the museum. And there are some cool rocks behind it too. You can climb on them. And they have an amazing view of the ocean. Love love Love Love the art. Beautiful place and amazing time here.

Sara McClain

Great place to visit the art work is great

Alain Suero

Brilliant place, the best small museum I have ever visited.

Jesse Meyerson

Unique place. Off the beaten path.

Susan Mansour Taleb

A hidden gem overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. The property is beautiful and serene. The content is quite interesting and changes seasonally. I will return.

Linda Dame

Wonderful medium size museum. Always some new exhibits. Also a beautiful seaside location.

Richard Durishin

Fantastic!

Joanne Cataldo

Quite a gem. Enjoyable inside and out.

Lynne Avallone

Gorgeous views, great art☆☆☆☆☆

tina p

Stumbled upon this gem quite unexpectedly while vacationing in Maine. Four galleries of distinctly unique paintings and sculpture. The works of the 2 currently featured artists spoke to me. The grounds around the museum showcased several beautiful sculptures, each ensconced in its own lovely garden, while still leading you on to the next one, all culminating in a view of the ocean at the back of the museum. We met a wonderful docent who shared insights on the artists and their works. Do not miss this treasure.

Mitch Tyson

Small but great Museum. Beautiful grounds.

Joan Lombardo

Lovely setting.

Philip Roycroft

Good time but very small

Joseph Lang

Lovely little art gallery here in southern Maine.

Tom Burkert

A fairly mediocre museum collection that's important just because it's in a small town. One warning, there's a prissy staff member who's really rude to visitors. I wish I knew his name.

Bob Wiles

Very peaceful place

Zach Foote

Great spot for local and not-so-local culture.