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National Museum of American Illustration

Museum at historic Vernon Court houses works by Norman Rockwell, J. C. Leyendecker, N. C, Wyeth, Maxfield Parrish, and more.

Address: 492 Bellevue Ave
Getting there: at Vernon Court
Hours: Summer Hours: Fri 3PM Tour, Sat Sun 11AM-5PM
Price: General Admission. $18 Adults, $16 Seniors/Military, $12 Students, $8 Children (ages 5–12 only)
Website: americanillustration.org (opens in a new tab)

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