Wharton Esherick Museum Review

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Wharton Esherick Museum

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The Wharton Esherick Museum preserves the former home and studio of the "Dean of American Craftsmen." Best known for his sculptural furniture, Esherick (1887-1970) shaped a new aesthetic in decorative arts by bridging art with furniture. The museum, recently designated as a National Historic Landmark, houses 200 examples of his work—paintings, woodcuts, furniture, and wood sculptures. The studio, in which everything from the light switches to the spiral staircase is hand-carved, is one of his monumental achievements. The museum is 2 mi west of Valley Forge National Historical Park. Reservations are required for the hourly tours. On weekdays, a minimum of five people is required for a tour.

  • Cost: $10
  • Open: Mar.-Dec., Sat. 10-5, Sun. 1-5
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