High Museum of Art Contemporary Art
Atlanta's Highest Artistic ExpressionsWoodruff Arts Center
Atlanta,
GA, 30309
United States
+1 404 733 4444
http://www.high.org/
highmuseum@woodruffcenter.org




Overview
It is hard to miss this ultra-modern, stark white structure on Peachtree that houses Atlanta's finest collections of classic and contemporary art. A towering atrium soars to four interior levels, with the galleries moving from 18th- and 19th-century collections near the ground floor to the cutting edge of art on the upper levels. The High has increased in size to 312,000 square feet (29,000 square meters) with three buildings designed by renowned Italian architect Renzo Piano: the Susan and John Wieland Pavilion, the Anne Cox Chambers Wing for galleries, and an office building. The High plays frequent host to the most important touring collections as well, hosting exhibitions featuring artists like Pablo Picasso and Norman Rockwell. The High also displays old prints of Abe Lincoln and of General William Tecumseh Sherman.Open Hours
Tu to We from 10:00 AM to 05:00 PM, Th from 10:00 AM to 08:00 PM, Fr to Sa from 10:00 AM to 04:00 PM, Su from 12:00 PM to 05:00 PMAs an Atlanta native, I want to support art in Atlanta, but the museum is small and lacking. It does get some great exhibits. Tickets are pricier than far better museums in other cities, and large areas of the museum are often closed to viewing. You will pay to see one exhibit, not the entire museum. When a good exhibit opens, people are herded through like sheep. The wandering around you can enjoy in so many other museums is not likely to happen at the High, and it is usually too crowded at a decent exhibit to read placards or view the pieces without having to look over the 5 people in front of you. Again, they get some good exhibits, but it could be much better.
Compared to NY the collection is small but we enjoyed it very much. The building is lovely and we got to see art work that we have never seen before. Easy to get to, right across from the Marta train stop. We recomend it.
The architectural space is marvelous and the collection is diverse. The campus is quite huge. Parking was expensive but safe as it is all underground now and easy to access. The collection has something for everyone. I love the Louvre partnership idea. This museum has a lot to enjoy so spend the day. Nice coffee shop and museum shop. Great books and gifts, live jazz on certains Friday evenings. Eleven dollars for each ticket and ten for parking during the day plus lunch can be easily become fifty dollars for two but it's worth it. Nice place for a first date.
I visited the museum a week ago but felt very detached. Museum staff were extremely rude and offered no assistance. The exhibits were very intriguing. A guided tour may have made my experience more enjoyable. I guess you get what you pay for.
Wide open space and friendly atmosphere. Attendants were very welcoming. I visited during the spring time. The weather was amazing and the sun's rays against the building practically made the structure glow.
This museum is surperb. The building itself is masterful and the architecture is eye popping. This loft like structure is filled beautifully, placed vaces, crystals, and modern art. The new exspansion is must see and the lourve exhibit is one of the best i have ever seen. The building has a gorgeous and sleek courtyard with the towering Atlanta skyline around you. The tapas and wine bar, Table 1280, is a sleek and modern lounge with just as much edge as the museum. The sparkling wine and "bubbly" as they call it, is sold by the bottle. The walls of the lounge are glass so you can dine while staring at the skyline. With only a few steps to the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Atlanta Ballet, Allience Theatre, and The Hertz Stage, This is one of the world's finest museum.
I am not a huge art fan however, my girlfriend is, hence the reason we went to the High Museum. First and foremost let me say the staff was very friendly and willing to help with directions to exhibits, not like some museums where you feel like they're watching over your shoulder waiting for you to do something wrong. The ticket price was very reasonable. To me the collections were very nice within every exhibit, however, once again not a big art fan. The thing I liked most was the variety of art work. The art exhibits ranged from old european art (I think 16th century)all the way to the modern and contemporary art, which was more my style. Also, the special exhibits, Annie Leibovitz photos and the Louvre Atlanta, were neat to go through. Overall we spent about three hours there and I enjoyed it. I would recommend it.
I really loved the idea that I could check out the Louvre Atlanta in peace and quiet with very clear audio guidance. Every piece was beautifully displayed and I also enjoyed exploring the African Art section.
I thought it was great, the music,the atmorphere, everything!!!The set up was great and the security was on point. I can't wait until I go back.
After all the hype of "Louvre Atlanta", they barely had anything at all. I have been to the Louvre in Paris and it took ALL DAY to walk quickly through PART of the collections. I took my time used the headphone 'tour' and it took all of 40 minutes. half of the exhibit is closed due to renovations - uh...marketing department talk to maintenance department can we say bad timing? I would have felt better saving the $15 toward a trip to Paris!



