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Who We Are
and What We Do
Museum for Art in Wood interprets, nurtures, and champions creative engagement and expansion of art, craft, and design in wood to enhance the public’s understanding and appreciation of it.
Museum for Art in Wood comprises the Gerry Lenfest Gallery for changing exhibitions, the permanent collection, The Fleur & Charles Bresler Research Library, the Len Scherock Museum Store, and The Earl Powell Artist Research Files. It also organizes arts residencies, which are held on an annual basis, and The Wood Shed, a virtual site for accessing programs, talks, activities, and information.
LEARN + MAKE + EXPLORE IN THE WOOD SHED
Artist Talks
Engaging conversations with the Museum’s artistic community
Object Lesson
Guests interpret objects from the Museum’s Collection
Studio Tours
Visit the creative spaces of the Museum’s artists and makers
Home Crafts
The Museum’s staff shares craft ideas you can do at home
Residency
Engaging conversations with the Museum’s artistic community
Crafty Cocktails
Wind down with a specialty cocktail
Mindfulness
Explore breathing, meditation, yoga exercises, and more
OUR
STORE
We’ve updated our online store to include our entire selection of artwork, kitchenware, home goods, jewelry, and more! The Museum’s store offers a wide range of handmade objects and artworks that will inspire and delight you and yours.
Happy shopping!
DONATE
& JOIN!
Museum for Art in Wood interprets, nurtures, and champions creative engagement and expansion of art, craft, and design in wood to enhance the public’s understanding and appreciation of it. You can support the museum’s mission by donating or by becoming a member today.
UPCOMING EVENTS
FROM OUR STORIES
Windgate Arts Residency Program in Wood (WARP)
A collegial experience in which Resident Fellows explore new work through research, exploration, and collaboration.
Permanent Collection
The Museum’s permanent collection consists of some 1,200 hand-made objects from around the world, ranging from functional, everyday objects to contemporary sculptures.
The Fleur & Charles Bresler Research Library
The Fleur & Charles Bresler Research Library helps preserve the rich history of wood working.
WE ARE OPEN
The Museum has expanded its public hours and is now open
Wednesday through Sunday, 12—5PM
The Museum is open for extended hours on First Fridays
We continue to adhere to the guidelines set forth by the Pennsylvania Department of Health and the Philadelphia municipality. The Museum will continue to provide updates via its website, social media channels, and email correspondence if there is any change in our hours or access.
There are still safeguards in place to ensure a safe and comfortable visit:
- Social distancing (six feet apart) is still encouraged, especially in the collection area.
- Additionally, any staff members who report feeling ill are required to quarantine and shelter in place at home. We recommend and require that patrons do the same in order to ensure the safety of everyone.
We wish you continued good health and we look forward to reconnecting at the Museum and/or online.