Andrew Wyeth, one of America’s best-known twentieth-century artists, painted many of his most important works of art in his Chadds Ford studio. Given to the Brandywine Museum of Art by the artist’s wife, Betsy James Wyeth, the studio provides visitors with a unique opportunity to experience this very personal space. The artist’s son Jamie Wyeth said:
The world of Andrew Wyeth is best understood by a visit to his studio.
This studio, a repurposed schoolhouse originally built in 1875, served as the artist’s principal Pennsylvania workplace from 1940 to 2008. Thousands of paintings and drawings were created there, inspired by the people, architecture and landscapes of Chadds Ford. The studio still houses the furnishings, library and collections acquired by the artist, as well as examples of the art materials he used throughout his career.
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The Andrew Wyeth Studio is a National Historic Landmark and a member site of the Historic Artists' Homes and Studios program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
Guided tours of the Andrew Wyeth Studio introduce visitors to all aspects of his career, enhancing the museum’s gallery experience. Tours depart from the Museum via shuttle on the schedule listed below.
Tour Hours & Tickets
April 1–November 22, 2026
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Wednesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday, 10:05 a.m., 11:20 a.m., 1:15 p.m. & 2:30 p.m.
Tour packages include general admission to the Museum and a guided tour of the Andrew Wyeth Studio.
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*A NEW experience coming soon! On select dates July through November 2026, the Brandywine will be offering an exclusive opportunity to tour the Andrew Wyeth Studio and the nearby private Brinton’s Mill property in conjunction with the By Design: The Worlds of Betsy James Wyeth exhibition. This limited tour will run on Fridays, July 3 - November 20, 2026. More information to come soon! Click here to join our email list to receive a notification when more details and tickets are announced. Starting July 1, the regular Andrew Wyeth Studio tour schedule will be modified to accommodate this new tour experience.
Please note: children under 6 are not permitted on the tour.
Transportation
A complimentary shuttle bus provides transportation to the Andrew Wyeth Studio. Shuttles depart from the Museum promptly at the time noted on the ticket. Visitors should board the shuttle 10 minutes before their scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
The Andrew Wyeth Studio and shuttle transportation are wheelchair accessible. See our Accessibility page for more information and door widths. The shuttle transportation to the studios can accommodate one wheelchair per tour.