The Naval War College Museum is now hosting a new exhibit, “Illuminating the Past,” by Tom Freeman. The exhibit, which is on loan from the National Museum of the United States Navy, occupies the museum’s art gallery on the first floor and will be on rotating display through 28 February 2018.
Using the medium of watercolor, Tom W. Freeman specialized in naval and maritime themes. Researching deeply in written and visual sources, Freeman’s strict adherence to the historical record led to images of great accuracy. He was the first artist in residence for the U.S. Naval Institute as well as the artist in residence for the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration from 2013 until his passing in 2015. Freeman’s art hangs not only in many museums but also in The White House, the USS Arizona Memorial, the Vatican, and the Royal Palace of Bahrain.
Free- reservations must be made at least 7 business days in advance for those without base access
Phone: 401-841-4052
2017/08/24 - 2018/02/27
Additional time info:
The Museum is open to the public 10 A.M. to 4:30 P.M., Monday -Friday throughout the year, and noon to 4:30 P.M. on Saturdays, June-September. It is closed on holidays. Reservations are required 7 business days prior to your visit. For reservations please call (401) 841-4052 or e-mail museum@usnwc.edu.
Naval War College Museum
686 Cushing Road, Newport, RI 02841