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Bennington Museum: Grandma Moses & The Spirit of America

34 min · 18. maj 2026
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Discover the heart of American folk art at Bennington Museum. Home to the world's largest public collection of Grandma Moses paintings, we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the USA by exploring the rural landscapes and stories that shaped our nation.

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