Brandywine Museum of Art

The Brandywine River Museum is in a beautiful nineteenth century mill building in Chadds Ford. It has three floors of amazing American art collection. It is home to three generations of Wyeth’s: N.C Wyeth- the great American illustrator; N.C’s son Andrew Wyeth- one of the most outstanding 20th century artists; and Andrew’s son Jamie Wyeth- another great American artist who has a gift of transcending art into something beyond what you see! My recent visit to see Jamie Wyeth’s “Unsettled” was true to its title. Jamie has a wild imagination that wanders freely from past to present. I loved his use of bright colors to convey different emotions. I also enjoyed his "Screen Door Sequence” which depicted the people who had a major influence on his his life and are no longer living. One screened door showed his grandfather N.C. Wyeth gathering apples at an orchard; and another of Andy Warhol and his dog Archie inside a door that’s decorated with stars and stripes. I found Jamie’s art to be mesmerizing! It kept me looking for the deeper meaning behind each art piece. I thoroughly enjoyed my visit and highly recommend this museum.

I was in the area visiting relatives. One took me to the Brandywine. We had a great time enjoying art created by three generations of the Wyeth family, and the original art created for covers and illustrations in classic books that I recognized. The next day, we weren't back with my grandson, and he noticed many details in the art that we had missed. It was an excellent experience.

Have been on N.C. Wyeth tour before. It's a must tour before other Wyeth tours learn about the family. His studio etc. Nice bus drive, nice tour hostess

Fantastic smallish museum, well worth a visit. With several special exhibits available at time of visit we saw N. C. Wyeth, Andrew Wyeth and Jamie Wyeth works that were fabulous! The museum itself is lovely, in a wooded setting. The cafe has an outstanding crab cake sandwich on a toasty brioche roll. Eat that.

Bright, interesting layout, friendly docents, easy to navigate, ample parking, family friendly The cafe food is delicious and though a bit pricey, worth it. The gift has a lovely set up and is conveniently is placed before the Cafe. There are discounts for teachers which is a nice perk!

Family friendly museum with artwork spanning three generations of the Wyeth family. From N.C.Wyeth the illustrator, then his son Andrew , known for painting Christina's World", to his son Jamie.a current fine artist. There is also other Wyeth family members represented and a few other artists. A memorable experience for all to be had .

Great museum that overlooks the Brandywine creek. Very cozy inside and lots of places to sit down and watch the creek. They display different artwork some from local high schools.

I would come here again and again. The architecture of the spaces allows one to appreciate the discovery of how works are curated and arranged. I look forward to going to the Farnsworth in Rockland, Maine to see this exhibit there this 2024 summer.