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Whistler House Museum Of Art

Whistler House Museum Of Art
243 Worthen Street
978-452-7641

The Whistler House Museum of Art, birthplace of the artist James McNeill Whistler, was established in 1908 as the permanent home of the Lowell Art Association.

Mission:

The Whistler House Museum of Art is committed to

- Preserving the birthplace of James McNeill Whistler, one of America’s premier artists;
- Raising awareness in the Greater Merrimack River Valley about the history of the house itself and the works of its original residents, innovators of the American Industrial Revolution;
- Educating the public about 19th Century American art and promoting current research and exhibitions related to Whistler, the house, Lowell and regional artists.


Upcoming Events at Whistler House Museum Of Art

Exhibition: Artists in Residence 1900 - 2025

Saturday, Apr 26, 2025 from 11:00am to 4:00pm
Whistler House Museum of Art
Lowell, MA
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Exhibition: Artists in Residence 1900 - 2025

Wednesday, Apr 30, 2025 from 11:00am to 4:00pm
Whistler House Museum of Art
Lowell, MA
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Exhibition: Artists in Residence 1900 - 2025

Thursday, May 1, 2025 from 11:00am to 4:00pm
Whistler House Museum of Art
Lowell, MA
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Exhibition: Artists in Residence 1900 - 2025

Friday, May 2, 2025 from 11:00am to 4:00pm
Whistler House Museum of Art
Lowell, MA
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Exhibition: Artists in Residence 1900 - 2025

Saturday, May 3, 2025 from 11:00am to 4:00pm
Whistler House Museum of Art
Lowell, MA
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Exhibition: Artists in Residence 1900 - 2025

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 from 11:00am to 4:00pm
Whistler House Museum of Art
Lowell, MA
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Exhibition: Artists in Residence 1900 - 2025

Thursday, May 8, 2025 from 11:00am to 4:00pm
Whistler House Museum of Art
Lowell, MA
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Exhibition: Artists in Residence 1900 - 2025

Friday, May 9, 2025 from 11:00am to 4:00pm
Whistler House Museum of Art
Lowell, MA
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Exhibition: Artists in Residence 1900 - 2025

Saturday, May 10, 2025 from 11:00am to 4:00pm
Whistler House Museum of Art
Lowell, MA
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Exhibition: Artists in Residence 1900 - 2025

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 from 11:00am to 4:00pm
Whistler House Museum of Art
Lowell, MA
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Exhibition: Artists in Residence 1900 - 2025

Thursday, May 15, 2025 from 11:00am to 4:00pm
Whistler House Museum of Art
Lowell, MA
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Exhibition: Artists in Residence 1900 - 2025

Friday, May 16, 2025 from 11:00am to 4:00pm
Whistler House Museum of Art
Lowell, MA
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Exhibition: Artists in Residence 1900 - 2025

Saturday, May 17, 2025 from 11:00am to 4:00pm
Whistler House Museum of Art
Lowell, MA
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Exhibition: Artists in Residence 1900 - 2025

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 from 11:00am to 4:00pm
Whistler House Museum of Art
Lowell, MA
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Exhibition: Artists in Residence 1900 - 2025

Thursday, May 22, 2025 from 11:00am to 4:00pm
Whistler House Museum of Art
Lowell, MA
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Recent News

Call To Artists - A Special Exhibition Celebrating the 200th Anniversary of the Historic House

Approx. Exhibit Dates: August 22nd - January 6th Deadline for Entries: August 8th, 2025 Deliver Accepted Works: August 19th - 22nd Notification by: August 14th, 2025 Pick-up Date: January 6th, 2025 In 2025, the WHMA will be…

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200th Anniversary Of The Whistler House Museum Of Art

Built in c.1825 by the innovators of the American Industrial Revolution, the Whistler House Museum of Art has stood as a beacon of engineering and art in Lowell for two hundred years. Home to the Chief Engineers of the Locks and Canal Company,…

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The Whistler House Museum of Art Announces? Annual Juried Members Exhibition 2024

The Whistler House Museum of Art (WHMA) is pleased to announce its upcoming Annual Juried Members Exhibition 2024. The show will run from November 16, 2024 to January 25, 2025. An opening reception will be held on Saturday, November 16, from 1 to 3…

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Call for Entries: Annual Juried Members Exhibition 2024

Entry Deadline: October 4, 2024 Exhibit Dates: November 16, 2024 – January 25, 2025 Reception Opening: November 16, 2024 from 1 to 3 p.m. Deadline for Entries: October 4, 2024 Notification by: October 15, 2024 …

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Whistler House Museum of Art News: Sign Up Now for Youth Summer Art Program 2024!

Whistler House Museum of Art Youth Summer Art Program 2024 Week 1: July 8-12 DRAWING Week 2: July 15-19 PAINTING Week 3: July 22-26 PRINTMAKING & COLLAGE Week 4: July 29-August 2 SCULPTURE Ages 10-14 (grades 5-8)…

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Youth Summer Art Program 2024 Sign Up

Whistler House Museum of Art Youth Summer Art Program 2024 Week 1: July 8-12 DRAWING Week 2: July 15-19 PAINTING Week 3: July 22-26 PRINTMAKING & COLLAGE Week 4: July 29-August 2 SCULPTURE Ages 10-14 (grades 5-8) welcome. Classes…

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Submission Deadline: 'All Creatures Great and Small' Annual Juried Members Exhibition

Call for Entries Annual Juried Members Exhibition 2023: All Creatures Great and Small Entry Deadline: August 23, 2023 Approx. Exhibit Dates: September 23, 2023 – January 13, 2024 Reception Opening: September 23, 2023 from 1 to 3 p.m. …

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