There is a special pleasure in visiting a museum devoted to a single artist, the singular experience of immersing yourself fully in that artist’s work. In the Northeast, we have several superb museums that allow you to do just that. All are definitely worth the trip.

Norman Rockwell Museum (413/298-4100; www.nrm.org)

Many of us still remember the emotion-laden illustrations of Norman Rockwell that graced the covers of the Saturday Evening Post, the most popular magazine in the U.S. in the early and middle parts of the 20th century. Rockwell chronicled American life in more than 700 paintings, drawings and studies, many of which are on view at the Norman Rockwell Museum, in the historic New England village of Stockbridge, Mass., which is where Rockwell spent his last 25 years. On the museum’s grounds is Rockwell’s studio, which is open to the public from May through October (the rest of the museum is open all year).

Must-see art: Four Freedoms and Home for Christmas.

The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art (413/658-1100; www.picturebookart.org)

In Amherst, Mass., this museum is a wonderful place to which to bring the kids and view the work of another illustrator, Eric Carle, whose classic children’s book, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, has been translated into more than 45 languages and sold over 25 million copies. This bright and cheerful place, in an apple orchard adjacent to Hampshire College, reflects the vibrancy of this illustrator’s work, which combines collage and hand-painted paper to great effect. Visitors can view several aspects of his craft, from first sketches to final published efforts.

Must-visit area: The art studio where children and adults are provided with free materials to create their own works.

The Frederic Remington Art Museum (315/393-2425; www.fredericremington.org)

Working at the turn of the century and focusing primarily on the people and wildlife of the Wild West, Frederic Remington (1861-1909) became the nation’s most successful illustrator. He produced over 3,000 paintings and drawings and 22 subjects in bronze, and his images of the Old West filled the pages of prominent magazines. Also importantly, he was one of the first American artists to illustrate the true gait of the horse in motion. Today, his museum in Ogdensburg, N.Y., remains the best place to see much of his work.

Must-see art: 17 original Remington sculptures and the painting, Charge of the Rough Riders.

The Noguchi Museum (718/204-7088; www.noguchi.org)

The bold and elegant work of Isamu Noguchi is beautifully exhibited in this former commercial space in Long Island City, Queens, which the artist used as a studio from 1961 until his death in 1988. Noguchi, one of the 20th century’s most important and critically acclaimed designers, sought to make sculpture useful in everyday life, a belief that is evident in his furniture, sculptures, ceramics, dance sets (for Martha Graham) and models for public projects and gardens.

Must-see art: The sculpture garden, which will reopen in November after extensive renovations.

The Rodin Museum (215/568-6026; www.rodinmuseum.org)

In Philadelphia, a short walk from the Philadelphia Museum of Art, is this gem, the greatest collection of Rodin’s work outside of Paris. The 124 sculptures, including bronze casts of the artist’s most-renowned works, on display permit the visitor to see why Rodin is considered the originator of modern sculpture, a visionary artist who created intense, realistic works celebrating the human psyche.

Must-see art: Wanting to see The Thinker is a no-brainer. It is one of the most famous pieces of sculpture of all time; also worth dallying by is The Burghers of Calais; Eternal Springtime, a powerful work dealing with love; and the culminating creation of his career, The Gates of Hell, on which the artist worked from 1880 until his death in 1917.

The Brandywine River Museum (610/388-2700; www.brandywinemuseum.org)

In Chadds Ford, Pa., this attraction focuses on American art, with emphasis on landscapes, still life, genre painting and illustration. It is home to the work of three generations of Wyeths, the extraordinary family that played a pivotal role in the creation of American art. Much of their work is on view here, and also it is possible to tour the house and studio of N.C. Wyeth.

Must-see art: N.C. Wyeth’s illustration for Treasure Island; Andrew Wyeth’s May Day and Roasted Chestnuts; and Jamie Wyeth’s Portrait of Pig and Draft Age.

Andy Warhol Museum (412/237-8300; www.warhol.org)

Andy Warhol was born in Pittsburgh and lived there until graduating from college. A seven-story building built in 1911 was deemed the perfect spot to house a museum on one of Steel City’s most famous sons and one of the most important and well-known artists of the 20th century. Chronicling his career at the fore of the pop-art movement, this space’s archives also contain a wide variety of materials that he collected and used as source material for his work, such as letters from fans, photos he took himself, cab receipts and even a mummified Egyptian foot.

Must-see art: Elvis 11 Times and Silver Clouds, a floating sculptural piece comprising Mylar balloons.

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