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Weisman Art Museum

333 E River Rd, Minneapolis, MN 55455
612-625-9494
Ranked #13 of 101 attractions in Minneapolis
4.5 of 5 stars 18 Reviews
Type: Art Museums, Architectural Buildings
Description: Located on the campus of the University of Minnesota, this museum features fine arts from the contemporary period.
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Chaska, Minnesota, USA
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2012

The main show is the building. This place is such a treat. It is fun to approach from every direction, at different times of the day, and in different seasons. I have spent many an hour just taking it in from the outside. One of the most impressive displays that I know of is the "rooming house." It is a... More

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Minneapolis, Minnesota
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65 reviews 65 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2012

I would go to Weisman randomly when I attended the University of Minnesota. It is a great museum in that they always have new exhibits, it's not too large and sometimes have live music. I love the architecture and it is so iconic of the East Bank of the river, it really brings back good memories. More

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Armada, Michigan, United States
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2012

This Museum is the perfect setting for rotating art displays. The light the height and the atmosphere spell art in all ways. This was not my destination but I am glad I went. More

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Regina, Canada
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60 reviews 60 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2012
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We spent a delightful morning exploring and experiencing this wonderful modern museum. The exterior of the museum is an imaginative foretaste of what the interior holds. Expansive, light-filled rooms hold a wide variety of modern amazing artworks which we found very stimulating and memorable. The Korean holdings are unique and priceless. We look forward to our next visit. More

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Minneapolis, Minnesota
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2012

Very diverse collection. This place is great for families. Has friendly staff. More

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st. paul
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39 reviews 39 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 28, 2012
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Design interesting , inside and out. Spacious and lots of light. Eclectic somewhat sparse collection of art. Nice place to stop in for a short visit More

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31 reviews 31 reviews
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 25, 2012
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This is a great, little museum right in the middle of the University of Minnesota campus. The architecture of Frank Gehry is stunning. Try to get there on a sunny day when you can walk around the perimeter and catch the angles and light reflecting off of it. Be sure to walk across the student pedestrian bridge to get the... More

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Minneapolis
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Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 4, 2012
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The Weisman was designed by Frank Gehry. Approaching from the East Bank campus of the university, the structure is brick. From the river side of the building it is the quintessential Gehry structure - lots of metal and angles and 3-dimensional form. It was recently significantly enlarged, and the redesign gives the museum a great deal more display space. They... More

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New Haven, Connecticut
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 30, 2012

it looks exactly like Frank Gehry designed it, so you know what to expect. Worth visiting, as it's scale is more human and the riverside setting provides beautiful titanium reflections. More

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Minnesota
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61 reviews 61 reviews
Reviews in 42 cities Reviews in 42 cities
91 helpful votes 91 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 28, 2012
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This is an unusual art museum in that it might be even better known for its architecture than the art it houses. The architect was Frank Gehry, who did similar work with the Guggenheim Museum in Spain, and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in LA. As for its art it seems to have a little bit of everything from a... More

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