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Special Exhibit Extended!

The Museum’s current special exhibit, Inspired Flight: Highlights from the Collection of the Museum of American Bird Art, will be staying the Museum a bit longer! The 48 works that comprise it were supposed to head home Sept. 8, but their stay has been extended and they will remain at the Gilley through Saturday, Oct. 26. This exhibition showcases some of the most important works from the unique collection of the Museum of American Bird Art at Mass Audubon, many of which are being shown for the first time outside of Massachusetts in this exhibit. This collection includes works in diverse media by artists including Andy Warhol, Charley Harper, Larry Barth and more. The pieces highlight our complex relationship with birds as well as the varying ways in which artists have engaged with and interpreted birds throughout the history of art. Come see this exhibit during the Gilley's regular open hours, Tuesday-Saturday from 10am-4pm.

Closing at 3pm July 11

The Wendell Gilley Museum will be closing at 3pm on Thursday, July 11 for a private event instead of at the usual 4pm. We apologize for any inconvenience. We will reopen to the public on Friday, July 12 at 10am and will be open until 4pm as usual going forward.

 

Closed for Independence Day

The Wendell Gilley Museum will be closed all day on Thursday, July 4, 2024 in observance of Independence Day. We will be open our normal hours – 10am to 4pm – on Wednesday July 3, Friday, July 5 and Saturday, July 6.

Carving Classes on Tuesdays & Thursdays

Carving Classes are Back!

Learn the basics of bird carving at the Gilley! This 1.5-hour class, suitable for beginners, comes with a kit that includes a bird blank, instructions, sandpaper, and paints. Tools are available to borrow. You'll have fun and leave with something you create. Students must be at least 11 years old.

Class size limited to 4, and the cost is $35 for non-members or $28 for Museum members. Classes are offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30am and 1:30pm. Classes begin on Tuesday, June 18, and continue throughout the summer.

Visit our Events page HERE or our Calendar page HERE to sign up.

Closed May 26-28

The Wendell Gilley Museum will be closed Sunday, May 26 through Tuesday, May 28, and will reopen on Wednesday May 29 at 10am. We will resume our usual schedule of being open Tuesday-Saturday from 10am to 4pm (and some evenings as well) through Halloween, with the exception of July 4 when the Museum also will be closed.

May 21 Program Cancelled

Due to circumstances beyond the Gilley’s control, we have had to cancel Marc Fink’s program on Discovering the Wonders of Intaglio Printmaking scheduled for the evening of Tuesday, May 21. We are working to reschedule, and will announce a new date when we have one. We apologize for the inconvenience.

New Exhibit Inspires

An exciting new exhibit debuted at the Wendell Gilley Museum May 17. Inspired Flight brings together 48 works across diverse media that highlight our complex relationship with birds as well as the varying ways in which artists have engaged with and interpreted birds throughout the history of art. This exhibition showcases some of the most important works from the unique collection of the Museum of American Bird Art at Mass Audubon, including a bald eagle that is part of Andy Warhol’s Endangered Species portfolio.

CLOSING due to weather March 23

The Wendell Gilley Museum will be closing, out of an abundance of caution, on Saturday, March 23 due to the forecast for inclement weather. The Haiku Class with Kristen Lindquist has been rescheduled for Saturday, April 20, at 1pm. If you have questions, call the museum before 6pm on Friday, March 22, or email mel@wendellgilleymusuem.org.

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