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James A. Michener Art Museum

Location: 138 S. Pine St., Doylestown

Time: Tue-Fri 10am-4:30pm, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 12pm-5pm

Cost: Adults $6, Seniors $5.50, Students $2.50, under 12 FREE

The James A. Michener Art Museum was named for the famous author who was a long-time resident of Doylestown, Pennsylvania. This museum features a wonderful display of local art as well as one of the most comprehensive collections of Pennsylvania Impressionism, with works by

artists such as Edward Redfield and George Sotter.

The historic building that houses the museum was built in 1884 as the Bucks County Prison.

After a century of use, the county stepped in to save the building, which was scheduled for demolition.

Once a prison yard, the grounds around the museum now host a beautiful sculpture garden.

Many temporary exhibits travel through this museum on an annual

basis, serving to broaden the scope of the museum well beyond the art of regional artists.

The small size of the Michener Museum makes it manageable with children and often, the museum offers a number of children's programs such as painting and sculpture classes.

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