40 Years of Collecting
Featuring key pieces in the Cahoon Museum’s collection
The Cahoon Museum of American Art celebrates the 40th anniversary of its permanent collection, which started with the founding of the museum in 1984. Artwork in this special exhibition spans from early American paintings to mixed media pieces created by leading artists of our time. Join us to explore the Cahoon Museum’s remarkable visual arts resource.
Our Mission
The Cahoon Museum celebrates American art in ways that expand knowledge, enrich the spirit, and engage the heart.
The Museum serves as a dynamic environment for all people to experience, enjoy, and become curious about art. We bring to life and preserve a rich historic collection and create a conversation between old and new by cultivating art from contemporary artists who engage connections to New England’s heritage and the wider story of American art.
