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Museum · Southampton, New York
Parrish Art Museum
Art museum in Water Mill, in a long wooden-and-concrete building designed by architects Herzog & de Meuron, with works by American artists who lived and painted on eastern Long Island.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Parrish Art Museum
The Parrish Art Museum was founded in 1898 in Southampton by art collector Samuel Parrish. In 2012 it moved to a new building in Water Mill, the neighboring village, designed by Swiss architects Herzog & de Meuron, the same firm behind the Tate Modern in London. The building is long and low, with a gabled roof inspired by the region’s agricultural sheds, and sits in the middle of an open field.
The collection focuses on artists who lived or worked on eastern Long Island from the 19th century to the present. There are works by William Merritt Chase, who ran an outdoor painting school in Shinnecock Hills; Fairfield Porter, whose family donated thousands of paintings and drawings; and 20th-century artists such as Willem de Kooning, Lee Krasner and Roy Lichtenstein.
Temporary exhibitions change throughout the year, and the museum has film, music and lecture programs, especially in summer.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
One to two hours.
Best time
On cloudy or rainy days as an alternative to the beach, or late afternoon when light enters through the large windows. Check opening days before you go.
How to get there
It’s on Route 27, the Montauk Highway, in Water Mill, about 5 km east of downtown Southampton. There is parking on site.
Tip
Walk across the field around the building after your visit: the flat landscape and the region’s light are the subject of many of the paintings.
Official website
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Parrish Art Museum
What can you see at the Parrish Art Museum?
Works by artists who lived on eastern Long Island, such as William Merritt Chase, Fairfield Porter, Willem de Kooning, and Lee Krasner, plus temporary exhibitions.
Who designed the Parrish Art Museum building?
The Swiss architects Herzog & de Meuron — the building opened in 2012 and was inspired by the region’s agricultural barns.
Where is the Parrish Art Museum located?
In Water Mill, about 5 km east of downtown Southampton.