Rufus Porter Museum of Art and Ingenuity

Don't Miss This Small Museum

Well worth a visit to learn about a fascinating artist and inventor. They offer a friendly and concise tour that explains Porter's contributions and his era. A highlight is getting to see the wall m...

Brilliant man!

I enjoyed the short video and the tour and was surprised to learn that Rufus Porter had so many patents for inventions. He led a fascinating life. I expected to see more of his original murals -- ther...

Fascinating Man, Great Museum!

A friend who is quite familiar with Rufus Porter’s art suggested that we take the museum tour. Porter was a true polymath - artist (landscapes, portraits), inventor (rotating stock revolver, air ship...

Charming and small museum

Rufus Porter was an inventor, founder of Scientific American, and a self-taught muralist. This charming little museum collection spotlights his discoveries and his art. I first visited in 2017 to a...

Interesting man!

Wow! What a guy Rufus Porter was! An inventor and an artist. And he made a living on his art! And what a legacy he left the United States. Great gift shop - reasonably priced and great products.