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• Home Page
Welcome to the Arkell Museum!
Located in Canajoharie, New York, the Museum enriches the community with its permanent collections, ongoing exhibitions, and exciting programs for schools and families.
• Museum Collections
Overview of Holdings at the Arkell
The Museum features artwork by Winslow Homer, Childe Hassam, Maurice Prendergast, Georgia O’Keeffe, and other American artists, along with collections pertaining to Mohawk Valley history and the Beech-Nut Company.American Art
This “virtual gallery” includes paintings by these distinguished artists:
- Thomas Hart Benton (1899-1975): New England Postmaster
- George de Forest Brush (1855-1941): Golden Girl
- Soren Emil Carlsen (1853-1932): Blue and White Jug and Vase
- William Merritt Chase (1849-1916): In the Studio Corner
- Thomas Eakins (1844-1916): Portrait of Mrs. Stokes
- Edward Gay (1837-1928): Mohawk Valley at Canajoharie
- Edward Gay (1837-1928): Mother Earth
- Walter L. Greene (1870-1956): In the Mohawk Valley
- Childe Hassam (1859-1935): Provincetown
- Robert Henri (1865-1929): Moira
- Winslow Homer (1836-1910): On the Beach
- Winslow Homer (1836-1910): Moonlight
- Winslow Homer (1836-1910): Watching the Breakers — A High Sea
- Winslow Homer (1836-1910): Homework
- George Inness (1825-1894): The Rainbow
- Maurice Prendergast (1858-1924): Revere Beach
- E.W. Redfield (1869-1965): Sleigh Bells
- Theodore Robinson (1852-1896): Josephine in the Garden
- Paul Sample (1896-1974): Sand Lot Ball Game
- John Singer Sargent (1856-1925): Head of an Italian Woman
- John Sloan (1871-1951): Gloucester Trolley
- Edmund Tarbell (1862-1938): Girl Crocheting
- William Wall (1810-1886): New York and the Erie Canal
- Andrew Wyeth (1917-): February 2nd 1942
Mohawk Valley History
An online sampling of our local history holdings:
- Hand-colored photo of Canajoharie Creek
- Photo of the Van Alstyne House
- Photo of east side of Church Street looking south in Canajoharie
- Photo of Church Street looking north in Canajoharie
- Photo of Canajoharie from Palatine Bridge
- Photo of Stone Arabia Dutch Reformed Church
- Photo of Miller family and farm house in Ames, NY
- Photo of Hambrecht Bros. Wagon Shop on Rock Street
- Photo of porch of home on Montgomery Street
- Photo of Lipe House automobile entrance
- Photo of Arkell family home
- Arkell & Smith Sack Company Sales Leaflet
(with detail views of the front and back covers of the pamphlet)Beech-Nut Company Archives
Selected images from this interesting collection include:
- Photo of Bartlett Arkell, founder of Beech-Nut
(with closeup detail)- Photo of Hotel Beech-Nut in Canajoharie
- Aviator Amelia Earhart in a Beech-Nut publicity photo
- A Beech-Nut “Gum Girl” from the 1940s selling gum on the street
- Gum Girls & Peppermint Gum in a print advertisement
- Original “Gum Girl & Policeman” painting by Norman Rockwell
(with printed ad version)- “Flavor-Town” print advertisement for Beech-Nut Gum & Candy
- “Girl Eating Jam,” painting by Cushman Parker used in print ads
- Two photographs of gum girl crews (St. Louis and New York)
- Beech-Nut Circus Bus
- Beech-Nut circus girls with peppermint gum salesman
- Illustration of original Beech-Nut plant
- Illustration of Beech-Nut Company plant in Canajoharie
- Photo of women workers in a Beech-Nut Company factory
- Photo of factory workers canning jam
- Monochrome illustration of factory workers canning jam
(with color version)Rights & Reproductions
Information on requests for images and the rights to reproduce images of objects owned by the Arkell Museum at Canajoharie, with a link to...
• Exhibitions
Now Showing at the Museum
A listing of current and permanent exhibitions.Coming Attractions
Previews of upcoming exhibitions.Archive of Past Exhibitions
A listing of past exhibitions of work from the Museum's collection, both in Canajoharie and at museums elsewhere.
• Programs & Events
Museum Activities
Learn about workshops, open houses, guided tours, and other programs for all ages that enlighten and entertain while celebrating art and regional history.Calendar of Events
Schedule of upcoming...Family Programs
Our Family Discovery Days are held at the Arkell Museum the second Sunday of the month and offer something for every member of the family.School Programs
Information on scheduling a school tour at the Museum.
• Support the Arkell Museum
How You Can Help
Ways in which you can support your Museum.Volunteers
The Museum relies on the support and generosity of its volunteers.Membership
Membership categories and benefits of joining the Museum as a member, with a link to:Business Partners
Categories and benefits for business and corporate members of the Museum, with a link to:
• Visiting the Museum
Visitor Information
Museum location, driving directions, hours, and admission, with a link to:Floor Plan
The layout of the new building, with a link to:Gift Shop
Visitors may purchase a selection of cards, prints, books, and work of regional artisans at our Gift Shop.Facility Rental & Catering
Let the Museum host your next event!Media
Recent media coverage of the Museum from TV, print, and online news sources.Terms & Conditions
Obligations and restrictions for users of the Arkell Museum website.Privacy Policy
The Museum’s policy regarding acquisition and use of personal information of online visitors.
• Press Room
Current Press Releases
The most up-to-date press releases on Arkell programs and activities.Archive
Less recent press releases from the Museum.
