New York Surrounding Tours I Brandywine River Museum of Art

Located next to Longwood Gardens, the riverside museum is less than a 10min drive away. After visiting the botanical garden, you can check off the museum and the small town of Kennett Square together. The museum is not very large, and currently, the front entrance is under renovation, blocking the river channel. It might be better to wait until the renovation is complete to visit, as it would be pleasant to walk along the river and bask in the sun. Due to the renovations, the location on Google Maps will not lead you to the museum's parking lot. You should follow the roadside signs instead, which will guide you around the front entrance under construction to the riverside parking lot. ✨Brandywine Museum of Art✨ 🕙Opening Hours: Closed on Tuesdays, open Wednesday to Monday from 09:30-16:30 💰Admission Fee: $20, BOA offers free admission on the first full weekend of every month The museum mainly houses artworks from the Wyeth family, and currently features a special oil painting exhibition by KARL J. KUERNER. The inspiration for these works comes from early 19th-century farmhouses and barns. The circular semi-circular staircase allows you to see the riverside floor-to-ceiling windows, and the sofa seats by the window are perfect for spending a slow-paced half-day at the museum over the weekend. Unlike the bustling museums of New York, this museum is not very crowded, and often you can have an exhibition room to yourself. Whether you're closely examining the paintings or sitting on the sofa in the middle of the room, you don't have to worry about disturbing others. On the third floor, there is a display wall with over 30 abstract paintings in small frames, with one side overlooking the river and the other the wall of paintings, making for great photo opportunities.