WHAT: The National Scouting Museum’s new exhibit, Norman Rockwell and the Art of Scouting, is an in-depth look at Scouting-inspired artwork that will give visitors an opportunity to view works by Rockwell as well as works by Walt Disney Studios, Joseph Christian Leyendecker, Howard Chandler Christy, Dean Cornwell, and Joseph Csatari.
WHY: The National Scouting Museum in Irving, Texas, houses the world's largest collection of original Norman Rockwell Scouting artwork as well as a significant representation of works by other prominent illustrators who helped to shape and define the image of Scouting in America.
WHO: National Scouting Museum Curator and Rockwell Art Expert, Corry Kanzenberg
WHEN: Opening Day: Saturday, January 7, 2012. 10AM - 5PM
WHERE: National Scouting Museum
1329 W. Walnut Hill Lane
Irving, TX 75038
1-800-303-3047
www.nationalscoutingmuseum.org
CONTACT: Corry Kanzenberg, 972-580-2152, Corry.Kanzenberg@scouting.org
MUSEUM INFO: Hours: Monday 10AM-7PM, Tuesday - Saturday 10AM-5PM, Sunday 1PM- 5PM; Admission: General $8.00, School groups $5.00, Senior $6.00, Children 4-12 $6.00, Scouts/Scouters $5.00, Children under 4 FREE, Admission is always FREE on Sundays and Mondays.
