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University of Virginia Art Museum

155 Rugby Road, Thomas H. Bayly Building, Charlottesville, VA 22904-4119
434-924-3592
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4.0 of 5 stars 7 Reviews
Type: Art Museums
Description: Located on the University campus, this museum features permanent art exhibits from around the world dating from ancient times to present day.
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW
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My daughter-in-law attended UVA; however, I had been there and visited the museum way before. If you are in the area... go here! More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2012

A modest collection with some highlights--you'll have to go frequently to catch them all: Warhol, Rivers, Cornell, plus many more. Occasionally, like right now, there's an absolute blockbuster temp show--"The Adoration of the Magi" by Bartolo di Fredi. I know there's a story how this ended up in C'ville for a visit, but it's amazing that it's here. With the... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 18, 2012

This free museum has a nice, varied collection with some very interesting art work. There is free visitor parking in the rear of the museum. More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 11, 2012

The UVA Art Museum (formerly the Bayly Art Museum) has some nice pieces (including some Moore sculptures right now), but over all there is a lack of cohesion to the collection and to the presentation. For example there is a single room in which a variety of non-Western art is basically warehoused with little to no labeling or explanation. Other... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 1, 2012

We enjoy this for a local attraction, but I wouldn't drive from afar to see it. Fabulous Family Art Jams once a month for kids ages 5 and up! More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 30, 2012

Go to see a free and lovely art museum. All of the objects were interesting and quite a bit different than other museums that we have visited. More

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Chicago, IL
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 31, 2011

This museum is small, but has many interesting displays, sometimes of local artists' work. The work is a bit eclectic, but interesting. It's also hard to beat the price of free! Highly recommend if in the area. More

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