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Plains Art Museum

704 1st Ave N, Fargo, ND 58102
701-232-3821
Ranked #3 of 30 attractions in Fargo
4.5 of 5 stars 15 Reviews
Type: Art Museums
Description: Plains Art Museum is a nonprofit, regional fine arts museum located in downtown Fargo, N.D. and accredited by the American Association of Museums.
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Beaver, PA
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2012

This is a very quick visit. Very little to see, even though there are three floors. Would not go out of the way to visit this museum, but if you are downtown with a half-hour or forty-five minutes to kill, it is a pleasant diversion. Very reasonable admission fee. More

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Alberta, Canada
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196 reviews 196 reviews
Reviews in 78 cities Reviews in 78 cities
64 helpful votes 64 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2012

As expected, not a large museum, but a good one, with some excellent exhibits in a grand old building. More

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Fargo, North Dakota
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7 reviews 7 reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 5, 2012

I've been here for a few shows and a twice for a drag show during pride week. Everyone there was amazing and so helpful and friendly. LOVE IT. More

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Fargo, ND
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41 reviews 41 reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 23, 2012
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Nice regional art collection in a terrific space, and a terrific staff. More

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West Fargo, North Dakota
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 23, 2012

We had our wedding reception here last year and loved it! Penny was beyond helpful! The building is beautiful and has great atmosphere. More

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See 5 more reviews by Kayla287 for Fargo
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 5, 2012

I personally go to look around in the gift store:) The art is always great too!! More

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Fargo, North Dakota
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82 reviews 82 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 22, 2012

nice displays, interesting building, food and beverage on site More

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Fargo, North Dakota
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 22, 2012

We are memebers. THe works are limited and turn over infrequently. Amazing building. More

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Fargo, North Dakota
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 15, 2012

the art is very creative and fun to look at especially if you are an artsy kind of person More

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Cheyenne, Wyoming
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70 reviews 70 reviews
Reviews in 42 cities Reviews in 42 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 8, 2011

The building is one of the oldest warehouses in Fargo. There are 3 floors, each showing of a different type of Art. One floor will show local oil paintings, while another will show black and white photographs. The museum rotates it displays out around every other month or so. When I visited in August, the North Dakota Mural was on... More

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