American Folk Art Museum

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NEW YORK CITY - MAY 2015: Entrance of American Folk Art Museum. It is an art museum devoted to the aesthetic appreciation of folk art and creative expressions of contemporary self-taught artists.

Admission is free at this tiny treasure trove of self-taught artistry featuring three small galleries with rotating exhibits. Kaleidoscopic quilts, hand-carved decoy ducks, whimsical sculptures and centuries-old sketchbooks are some of the works you might find inside. The gift shop is an equally unique assemblage of art: books, jewelry, accessories, scarves, home decor etc.

The museum now has a sister venue in Queens, displaying works from its permanent collection.

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