Category: Museums
Look here for my reviews of art museums in all sizes, places, and specializations. To get my expert advice on having the best possible museum visit, join The Art Museum Adventure Guide.
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Why Museums Don’t Display All the Art They Own? (and Related Questions)
Somebody recently asked me why most museums display only a small portion of their collections. Here are my answers to that and some related questions.
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How to Enjoy an Art Museum When You Didn’t Study Art
For anyone who’s ever felt frustrated or unsure in an art museum, here are a few strategies to make museum visits more enjoyable and fulfilling.
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The Beautiful Things of Hillwood Estate
Hillwood Estate in Washington D.C. was the treasure-filled home of hostess, philanthropist, and art collector Marjorie Merriweather Post.
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Unexpected Treasures at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts includes the McGlothlin collection of American art, the Gans collection of English silver, and works by Faberge.
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Art at Vassar: The Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center
The Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center on the Vassar campus contains a little bit of everything, but its claim to fame is its Hudson River School paintings.
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Enjoying a medieval fantasy at the Cloisters
The Cloisters is a museum of medieval art, but I think it’s also more than that. Spending time there is like being transported to another time and place.
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An Oasis in New York City: The Frick Collection
The Frick Collection is one of my favorite museums. In addition to a world-class art collection, it’s also a calm oasis in the middle of New York City.
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A Review of the Newark Museum
The Newark Museum in Newark, NJ is possibly the most under-rated museum ever. It has a fabulous collection and is just a short train ride from Manhattan.
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Enjoying Museum Surprises
It’s easy to assume that you know what you’ll enjoy at the museum. But try to keep an open mind. You may find a new favorite where you least expect it.
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A Review of the Montclair Art Museum
The Montclair Art Museum in New Jersey is a small museum focused on American art. Learn why I enjoy it and what I saw on my most recent visit.
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Strategies for Visiting the Met
The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York is one of the world’s largest art museums. Consider one of these strategies for planning your visit.
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Save Yourself from Museum Fatigue
Museum fatigue is what happens when you overwhelm yourself during a museum visit. It can happen to anyone. Here are some ways to deal with it.
