The Hardy Family Art Collection

A walk around Nemacolin Woodlands Resort is quite simply a study in world renowned art.  From the walls to the grounds, art of various mediums: paintings, sculptures, furniture, glasswork and historical artifacts are showcased for guest enjoyment. Our founder, Joseph A. Hardy III, has always shown a great appreciation for art and an even greater passion for sharing his personal collection with others.

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Art Tours
Consisting of nearly 1,000 individual pieces and valued at over $45 million, the Hardy Family Art Collection graces all aspects of the resort from the Presidential Suite to the Auto Toy Store.  The Collection includes artists such as Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, Alexander Calder, Fernando Botero, Clarice Smith, Giampaolo Seguso, Frederic Remington, Tiffany Studios, Howard Behrens, J.J. Audubon, Frank Stella and more.

Meet in the Chateau Lafayette Lobby.  Special / Private tours are also available and can be arranged for groups. 


Auto Toy Store
The Woodlands Auto Toy Store opened in September 2000 and features a unique aspect of the Hardy Family Art Collection by displaying a wide variety of rare and antique automobiles.  After perusing these fine motor coaches, check out the Pitcairn PA-8 and de Haviland Moth Minor in the Pride and Joy Airplane Hanger, along with a vintage U.S. Mail Truck and other unique pieces.  Click Here to view the collection.



Magical Fashion World of Shells
Shorelines around the world are all covered with nature's treasures and now hundreds of these precious shells have been placed on display here at Nemacolin Woodlands Resort.

Located at the Thames Racer Museum at Paige's Beach.





Vintage Airplane Hanger
Located at the end of Nemacolin's airstrip, the Pride and Joy Vintage Airplane Hanger is open for the public and includes a private collection of vintage planes, including a 1931 Pitcarin PA-8.  This rare and classic plane, fully restored and airworthy was once in the collection of the late movie star and Hollywood icon Steve McQueen.

Please contact Security at ext. 6121 for entry.  The Airplane Museum is located at the end of the Airstrip behind the CaddyShack Restaurant and across from the Links Golf Course.

Peter J. Magerko Gun Museum
Your visit is not complete without a stop at the Peter J. Magerko Gun Museum.  The Gun Museum showcases an amazing collection of over 460 early American firearms that tamed the Wild West.  The collection consists primarily of Winchester and Parker firearms, along with Savage, Stevens, Fox and L. C. Smith.

The museum also houses a sampling of the Winchester County commemorative collection, which includes Allegheny, Mifflin, Lancaster, Indiana, Somerset and Westmoreland counties in Pennsylvania.  Other special edition commemorative rifles include Buffalo Bill, Annie Oakley, Oliver Winchester, John Wayne, Crazy Horse, Teddy Roosevelt, Legendary Frontiersmen, Wells Fargo, Boy Scouts, Lone Star, Bicentennial, Centennial, Ducks Unlimited, Golden Spike, Cowboy and Whitetail.

Other days and hours may be requested by visiting the WildSide Guest Services.  The Gun Museum is located on Route 40 next to The WildSide.


For more information on the Hardy Family Art Collection, please contact a Resort Sales Specialist at 866.344.6957.