The NCMA is a wonderful museum. Not just saying that out of home grown pride, that its also an opinion offered by knowledgeable art lovers from across the country. The collection is somewhat small but this allows a visitor to take it in without be overwhelmed. Special touring exhibits are displayed in a second building, with an admission charge, while the main building is free. If time and weather permit, allow yourself a half hour or so to walk the grounds, which display a wide array of sculpture.

Currently the Alphonse Mucha exhibit is on display at the museum well into the new year. There is quite an array of his poster art work. There is much information on his life and times, his associates and his style. The walls abound in 3-4 foot stylized posters that are sumptuous!. The exhibit is well worth a visit, although there is a charge - you can also enjoy the rest of the museum in this building and the one adjacent to it (which is free).

This is a decent-sized museum with a lot of priceless treasures that are well curated. If you are a fan of Rodin you will not be disappointed in the large collection of sculptures created from the original casts. They have a few Monet and other impressionist paintings, and a respectable array from multiple other periods as well. I was impressed by their exhibit on Egypt, because although it lacks the mummies found in larger collections hosted in Cairo, London and Chicago, it chose to focus on a tradition the other museums did not - grain mummification. I learned something today! Well worth the visit, it you have at least 3 hours to spare (or else you will feel as if you are running a marathon to see everything).