American Folk Art Museum

The premier institution devoted to the creative expression of self-taught artists, this museum holds more than 7,000 artworks dating from the 18th century to the present. There is an astounding variety of ob- jects here, including paintings, drawings, textiles, ceramic objects, furniture, and handmade items like carousel animals, weathervanes, game boards, and shop signs. Fans of renowned outsider artist Henry Darger, rejoice. This place holds the largest collection anywhere of his works, including paintings, collages, drawings, manuscripts, and other materials.