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Carnegie Art Museum
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3 reviews for Carnegie Art Museum
Be forewarned that the art on display here -- not to be confused with the Carnegie Museum of Art in Pittsburgh -- doesn't really live up to the grand white exterior of this temple of a former library. To be fair, how could it? If any building says 'Hey, I'm an art museum', this is it.
Just don't expect blockbuster shows here. The interior is rather small, so one exhibition at a time is about all that is possible. I've seen some interesting exhibitions here, but a visit can be a hit-or-miss experience to be sure.
Does that mean you should simply drive by? No. Take a chance because you may discover a few pieces by well-known artists, as I did today, that I would've never seen at the likes of LACMA or The Getty.
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$4 suggested donation or $2 for kids, seniors and students. It got me right there - if it's not that great then I don't need to take out a 2nd mortgage to pay my entrance fees.
It was a smaller art gallery, the first floor and a loft, but with no one else there it ,made for a nice visit. Very easy to find location with lots of free parking and things to do right in the general area so I agree with the previous poster to plan for a few hours in the area.
This gallery has traveling exhibits, so probably worth checking out every couple of months to see what new an interesting art they are displaying. It's a not a "stuff" gallery so this would be a good place to bring your kids so they could dip their toes in the art world to see how they like it.
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I loved this museum. It is a little challening to find, but worth it. And after you tour the museum, treat yourself to a meal and a movie at the adjacent shopping district. You can make a whole Sunday afternoon of it.
The museum boasts travelling art exhibits, so check with them to see what is playing when you go. They focus on art, photography and decorative arts exhibits.
The building is described as a "rare 1906 Neo-Classical style," and was built originally as a library with Carnegie funds, ergo the name. It is a beautiful old building in its own right. Parking is free and adjacent to the building and a local city park.
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