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The museum is closed during construction.
Reopening scheduled for Spring 2022.

The Art Complex Museum is free and open to the public, located at 189 Alden Street in Duxbury, Massachusetts, 33 miles south of Boston.

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Wednesday – Sunday: 1:00 – 4:00 PM
Closed Mondays and Tuesdays and National Holidays

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Admission to all exhibitions is free.
The Art Complex Museum’s galleries are wheelchair accessible.

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Former long-time professor and art school director

Former long-time professor and art school director for Smith College in Northampton, Massachusetts, Tonalist artist Dwight Tryon created contemplative landscape scenes of the Adirondack Mountains. Critics said that his work was both “American in subject and in feeling.” The artist strived to convey emotion. How does the painting make you feel?

Dawn, 1906, Dwight William Tryon, American, 1849-1925, Oil on board, 80.334

#early20thcentury #americanlandscapepainting #dwightwilliamtryon #tonalism #adirondacks #artcomplexmuseum

Using experimental printmaking techniques, Félix

Using experimental printmaking techniques, Félix Buhot became one of the most known and collected printmakers of his day. His city scenes of London included Westminster Palace and the Westminster Bridge. The artist’s most original contribution to printmaking was an illustrative device he called "marges symphoniques" or symphonic margins, these border illustrations became an integral part of the print.

Westminster is commonly known as the Houses of Parliament. Its name is derived from the nearby Westminster Abbey. Originally constructed in the 1016, and rebuilt in 1512 after a fire, Westminster Palace is where the British government meets to manage all of Britain's political affairs.

Westminster Palace, 1884, Félix Buhot, French, Etching, drypoint, aquatint, roulette work, 92.28

#westminster #westminsterpalace #felixbuhot #19thcenturyprint #etching #itaglio #prints #museumfromhome #artcomplexmuseum

The Shakers were skilled beekeepers both in New En

The Shakers were skilled beekeepers both in New England communities and in the West. Early on they understood the important role bees played in pollinating crops. The also enjoyed the honey and made use of the beeswax. These Bee Keeper’s boxes nest together, the small box is for housing the queen bee.

According to the Mass Audubon Society pollinators are experiencing a dramatic decline. Small changes can help: converting some of your lawn into a pollinator garden, raise mower to a higher setting allowing violets and other small flowers remain, minimize the use of pesticides and herbicides, or consider opening a bee hotel, a structure bees nest in; many garden centers carry them.

Shaker Bee Keeper’s Boxes, 1880-1900, United States, Painted pine, 2009.06

These highly collectable wooden pails were painted

These highly collectable wooden pails were painted mustard yellow and green, traditional Shaker colors according to Millennial Laws, which regulated ornamentation. Used to gather and store corn and other grains, or to hold water, the simple designs demonstrate the Shaker philosophy and aesthetic, that all useful things should also be beautiful. What would you put in them?

Shaker Bucket and Corn Pail, 19th century, United States, Painted pine, 30.33 and 2017.37

Fall is a great time to highlight the ACM’s note

Fall is a great time to highlight the ACM’s noteworthy Shaker collection. This spice cabinet demonstrates typical Shaker design, superb construction paired with simple form. Used to store herbs and spices, its twelve drawers held rosemary, parsley, chives, cinnamon, nutmeg and more. Shakers believed that the combination of quality ingredients and a loving approach to cooking resulted in a nourishing meal.
What will you be cooking today?

Shaker Spice Cabinet, 19th century, United States, maple, 21.19

Kriss Brennen, Duxbury sculptor, collaborated with

Kriss Brennen, Duxbury sculptor, collaborated with the Alden School third grade teachers, Duxbury Education Foundation and friends to create an outdoor classroom behind the school. This project allows the students to walk out the door and down the path to the classroom. You can also find Kriss’ unique rock benches at the Art Complex Museum and the Duxbury Free Library.

@kristinebrennen #ArtComplexMuseum #AldenSchool #OutdoorClassrooms #DuxburySchools #RockBenches #Duxburyeducationfoundation

Leslie Wilcox's, Kimono, 2003 hanging in its new h

Leslie Wilcox's, Kimono, 2003 hanging in its new home next to Nancy Selvage's, Landscape Lounger, 2021, relaxing in its new home. Both are part of the sculpture being placed in our newly landscaped, Woodland Path sculpture area. #ArtComplexMuseum #50years #OceanWaves #ArtMuseum #Celebration #CreativeArchitecture #SouthShore #SouthShoreArts #DuxburyMA #DuxburyBeach #g2_collaborative #OutdoorArt #Bench #Sculpture #bostonprintmakers #bostonsculptorsgallery

This is Nancy Selvage's bench, "Landscape Lounger,

This is Nancy Selvage's bench, "Landscape Lounger," 2021. We've installed it on the edge of our Woodland Path sculpture area. Nancy is one of 5 artists who are making seating for our newly landscaped grounds.

#ArtComplexMuseum #50years #OceanWaves #ArtMuseum #Celebration #CreativeArchitecture #SouthShore #SouthShoreArts #DuxburyMA #DuxburyBeach #g2_collaborative #OutdoorArt #Bench #Sculpture #BostonSculptorsGallery

Nancy Selvage is one of five artists we have selec

Nancy Selvage is one of five artists we have selected to make benches to go in our newly landscaped Woodland Path. Here she helps us get it placed just right.

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We've been safely storing Leslie Wilcox's, "Kimono

We've been safely storing Leslie Wilcox's, "Kimono," 2003 while our Woodland Path sculpture area comes together. Happy to be able to put it out in it's new place.

#ArtComplexMuseum #50years #OceanWaves #ArtMuseum #Celebration #CreativeArchitecture #SouthShore #SouthShoreArts #DuxburyMA #DuxburyBeach #g2_collaborative #OutdoorArt #Bench #Sculpture #bostonprintmakers #bostonsculptorsgallery

Have you ever wished you could step into a paintin

Have you ever wished you could step into a painting? 🖼️

🎨: Jasper Francis Cropsey, American, "A Sea View, Isle of Wight," 1862, oil on canvas, 15 x 24 in.

#landscapepainting #hudsonriverschool #mid19thcentury #painting #romanicism #jasperfranciscropsey #coastal #ocean #views #isleofwight #englishlandscape #americanpainter #artcomplexmuseum

Leah Woods is one of five artists selected to have

Leah Woods is one of five artists selected to have their unique benches featured on the museum’s grounds come reopening. Woods is also the artist most recently featured in our ACM at Home series of interviews.

“When I begin a new project, I sketch and build models, using paper, cardboard, and plywood. …this is the most demanding and crucial part of my process. I need to work through ideas and explore possibilities as I get closer to realizing my vision.”
— @leahkathleenwoods

Read her answers to our questions about process, inspiration and more. Find it on the “ACM @ Home” page of our our website (link in bio).

#sculptor #studiofuniture #americancraft #woodworking #process #3dartanddesign #wood #contemporaryartist #artiststudio #artcomplexmuseum #artistinterview #acmathome #acmartistinterviews #acmduxbury #massmuseums

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Finishing up our walkway from the main lot to the Judah Alden House Studio. #g2_collaborative #artcomplexmuseum #museum #projects #improvements #design #engineering #BehindTheScenes #MuseumFromHome #50thanniversary #acmat50 ... See MoreSee Less

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Connecting our new foot bridge to our new pathways. We're building lots of easy ways to stroll around our grounds. #g2_collaborative #artcomplexmuseum #museum #projects #improvements #design #engineering #BehindTheScenes #MuseumFromHome #50thanniversary #acmat50 ... See MoreSee Less

Connecting our new foot bridge to our new pathways. Were building lots of easy ways to stroll around our grounds. #g2_collaborative #artcomplexmuseum #museum #projects #improvements #design #engineering #behindthescenes #museumfromhome #50thanniversary #acmat50

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Paving the way to our next 50 years! #g2_collaborative #artcomplexmuseum #museum #projects #improvements #design #engineering #BehindTheScenes #MuseumFromHome #50thanniversary #acmat50 ... See MoreSee Less

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Throughout history, Juneteenth has been known by many names: Jubilee Day. Freedom Day. Liberation Day. Emancipation Day. And today, a national holiday. There is much more to be done. The ACM honors Juneteenth—the annual holiday commemorating the end of legal slavery in the United States—and support the ongoing movement for Black lives and liberation. #Juneteenth #MuseumsforEquality #blacklivesmatter #artcomplexmuseum ... See MoreSee Less

Throughout history, Juneteenth has been known by many names: Jubilee Day. Freedom Day. Liberation Day. Emancipation Day. And today, a national holiday. There is much more to be done. The ACM honors Juneteenth—the annual holiday commemorating the end of legal slavery in the United States—and support the ongoing movement for Black lives and liberation. #juneteenth #museumsforequality #blacklivesmatter #artcomplexmuseum

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Art Complex celebrates Pride Month with glimpses from our colorful collection!
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Art Complex celebrates Pride Month with glimpses from our colorful collection!
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Sod being installed near our new woodland path. #g2_collaborative #artcomplexmuseum #museum #projects #improvements #design #engineering #BehindTheScenes #MuseumFromHome #50thanniversary #acmat50 ... See MoreSee Less

Sod being installed near our new woodland path. #g2_collaborative #artcomplexmuseum #museum #projects #improvements #design #engineering #behindthescenes #museumfromhome #50thanniversary #acmat50

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Ready to Rock and Roll. Unroll actually. Our sod is here! 💚
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Ready to Rock and Roll. Unroll actually. Our sod is here! 💚
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Dahlia's in bloom outside the Tea House barn. 💚
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Dahlias in bloom outside the Tea House barn. 💚
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You have dahlias already? Or is this from last year? Jealous.

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One of our giant Dexter Rhody's outside the Judah Alden House Studio. #artcomplexmuseum #museum #garden #projects #design #MuseumFromHome #acmat50 #flowerpower #hydrangea, dexterrhododendron ... See MoreSee Less

One of our giant Dexter Rhodys outside the Judah Alden House Studio. #artcomplexmuseum #museum #garden #projects #design #museumfromhome #acmat50 #flowerpower #hydrangea, dexterrhododendron

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