High Museum of Art
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A wonderful place to spend a warm summer afternoon. I was fortunate enough to be in Atlanta while Monet's Water Lilies and The Louvre and the Masterpiece exhibits were in place. Both exhibits were excellent and the museum's permanent collection was very enjoyable as well. I had lunch in the cafe there also, it was a most pleasant experience.
Reviewed by: Okie Traveler from on Aug 20 2009
We went to see the Terracotta Warriors of the First Emperor exhibit this weekend. Although we had pre-purchased our tickets, we had to wait in four separate lines to enter the exhibit. One line outside the museum, one line in the museum to get a lapel sticker, one line to get audio equipment, and one line for the exhibit itself. I have never seen poorer human traffic control. In the exhibit itself, the displays were interesting but again the traffic flow patterns resulted in many people having to clump together in one area. By contrast, the King Tut exhibit at the Civic Center, had excellent traffic control. Finally, the High gives all benefits to members without regard to out of town guests who may not want to spend $50 per person to join their musuem but still have invested a lot of funds to see their exhibits. I do not think I will visit the High again.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Apr 07 2009
very impressive,well maintained museum.i found it interesting and unique. the museum provides audio guide for some of the exhibits, a gr8 feature again.
Reviewed by: NYC from on Feb 27 2009
As an Atlanta native, I want to support art in Atlanta, but the museum is small and lacking. It does get some great exhibits.
Reviewed by: NatalieA from on Jan 10 2009
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.
Reviewed by: Barbara nyc from on May 31 2008
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.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on May 11 2008
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.
Reviewed by: Cassandry from on Feb 29 2008
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.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Feb 21 2008
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.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Nov 28 2007
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.
Reviewed by: John D from on Jul 26 2007
Atlanta's Highest Artistic Expressions
Back to High Museum of Art
A wonderful place to spend a warm summer afternoon. I was fortunate enough to be in Atlanta while Monet's Water Lilies and The Louvre and the Masterpiece exhibits were in place. Both exhibits were excellent and the museum's permanent collection was very enjoyable as well. I had lunch in the cafe there also, it was a most pleasant experience.
Reviewed by: Okie Traveler from on Aug 20 2009
We went to see the Terracotta Warriors of the First Emperor exhibit this weekend. Although we had pre-purchased our tickets, we had to wait in four separate lines to enter the exhibit. One line outside the museum, one line in the museum to get a lapel sticker, one line to get audio equipment, and one line for the exhibit itself. I have never seen poorer human traffic control. In the exhibit itself, the displays were interesting but again the traffic flow patterns resulted in many people having to clump together in one area. By contrast, the King Tut exhibit at the Civic Center, had excellent traffic control. Finally, the High gives all benefits to members without regard to out of town guests who may not want to spend $50 per person to join their musuem but still have invested a lot of funds to see their exhibits. I do not think I will visit the High again.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Apr 07 2009
very impressive,well maintained museum.i found it interesting and unique. the museum provides audio guide for some of the exhibits, a gr8 feature again.
Reviewed by: NYC from on Feb 27 2009
As an Atlanta native, I want to support art in Atlanta, but the museum is small and lacking. It does get some great exhibits.
Reviewed by: NatalieA from on Jan 10 2009
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.
Reviewed by: Barbara nyc from on May 31 2008
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.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on May 11 2008
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.
Reviewed by: Cassandry from on Feb 29 2008
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.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Feb 21 2008
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.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Nov 28 2007
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.
Reviewed by: John D from on Jul 26 2007
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