Where-To-Go Wednesday - The Hiram Blauvelt Art Museum

What: The Hiram Blauvelt Art Museum 

Where: 705 Kindermack Road

              Oradell, NJ

Who: All ages

The Hiram Blauvelt Art Museum is one of only five museums in the United States completely dedicated to the display of wildlife-related art. It was established in 1957 and is located in what used to be the carriage house of the Blauvelt Mansion. Hiram Blauvelt was a philanthropist, conservationist, and collector who was interested in protecting and promoting wildlife. Although the museum originally opened as a natural history museum, it is currently a showcase for contemporary wildlife artist's work.

The museum's small size and its animal-related focus make it a good choice for even the youngest of visitors. The current exhibit at the museum, A Life in the Wild,  revolves around the works of nature photographer, Thomas A. Mangelson. It includes a series of gorgeous landscapes and incredible animal photographs that are really quite beautiful to behold. This exhibit will run through April 30, 2021.  

There are also some permanent exhibits in the museum including both paintings and sculptures. There are several sculptures located outside the museum as well.  It should be noted that only photos of the outside artwork are permitted at the museum. No photography is permitted inside the building. Accordingly, there is really no way to see the majority of the works of art contained there including the current special exhibit without visiting the museum.It is definitely worth a visit if you are close enough to be able to to go.

And that's our view. 

For more information about the Hiram Blauvelt Art Museum, go to 

blauveltartmuseum.com/index.html

Tune in tomorrow for Theater Thursday.