Come by if you want to know more about one of the lesser exhibited arts. This non-profit organization aims at giving print art its due. Have a look at contemporary work in print and photography since 1915 on display. Various events take place throughout the year, and one worth the visit is the Annual International Competition: Photography. You can also purchase artwork from the store located at the gallery. With the work of 90 artists on sale—including artists, such as Art Spiegelman, Katja Oxman, Katja Oxman–you are sure to find something that appeals to you.
The Wayne Art Center has been a symbol of artistic excellence since its establishment in the year 1930. It has been hosting some of Wayne's most high-profile exhibitions in the fields of art, theater, music, and gastronomy. The art center sits within a charming manor house that is encompassed by blissful gardens that have won multiple awards for its diversity and beauty. The facility can also be rented for hosting private events such as weddings, birthdays and anniversaries.
Seven museums located on the former site of Ben Franklin's home trace his life as publisher, politician, postmaster, printer, and inventor. There are his inventions: Bifocals, the Franklin Stove, and the glass harmonium, which the park rangers will play at your request. This museum was built for the American Bicentennial (1976), and is a fascinating example of what was considered good design in the 1970s. On one hand, there is an exact and completely functional reproduction of Franklin's post office (he was also the first Postmaster General). On the other hand, there is an underground museum that has as much neon and as many mirrors as any disco hall of the period. Yet the sense of exuberance and celebration seems to be something Dr. Franklin would have approved. This is the man, after all, who famously flew his kite in a storm to prove that lightning was electricity. Admission is free. Highly recommended.
Unlike many museums, the Liberty Museum faces a current problem instead of documenting the past. Three floors of displays and multi-media presentations are intended to reflect America's roots in freedom and equality and how it can be used today to confront bigotry and hatred. Glass is the medium used in many of the works on display to reflect the delicate balance between freedom and persecution. The most notable piece of the art collection is "The Flame of Liberty," a 20-foot glass sculpture by Dale Chihuly. The museum is open 7 days a week from Memorial Day to Labor Day, but is closed on Mondays the remainder of the year.
New Hall Military Museum has two floors of exhibits commemorating the Army, Navy and Marines in early American history. A permanent display called "Marines in the Revolution" documents the role of leathernecks from the years 1775-1781. Also in the collection, a scale model of the man-of-war Raleigh merits inspection. It was the first ship to hoist "Old Glory"(the American flag) in battle. Six other scale models of frigates (including the USS Constitution) are also on display. The Army exhibit contains sabers, muskets and uniforms from the Colonial Era. Other displays educate visitors about the plight of the common solder and military tactics of the time. Guided tours and multi-media information is also available.
El Museo Afroamericano es famoso por preservar y analizar cuidadosamente el patrimonio pictórico y material cultural de los afroamericanos. Tras muchísimos años y con mucho esfuerzo, el museo logró acumular unos 5 objetos en resina, imágenes, documentos, vestidos, fotos y libros sobre los nativos. Los principales eventos que se celebraron en las instalaciones fueron Celebrate Africa 2008!, Discover Greatness, AAMP Art y Quilter's Roundtable. Generalmente los sábados encontrarán un Family Day en el que los más pequeños saldrán con la cara pintada y podrán disfrutar de la hora del cuento, bailes coreografiados y películas. Los artistas locales se ponen sus bellas obras basadas en la vida de los animadores, los políticos y los luchadores por la libertad.