I had this rated at 4 stars, but I changed it to 5. The museum is a good size with some very nice pieces, but the fact that its FREE for all, that puts it to a 5 for me. Now if I were comparing against the Met or the Louvre it would rank probably a 3, but once again, free art is amazing. Good for you CLE!

One of the best, varied collections among museums worldwide. I spent two days here, and thoroughly enjoyed visiting the permanent collection -- and the special exhibits of Degas and Suzhou (China). I took the docent tour both days, and each volunteer docent was friendly, knowledgeable, and a pleasure to tour with.

This is ranked as one of the top art museums in the U.S. and it most definitely is. Pay parking is most convenient under the museum, and admission to the museum itself is free. It is well laid out and the permanent collection is unbelievably extensive, with virtually every famous artist in history represented. Expect to spend four to six hours to see everything. The Provenance Cafe is very nice with outdoor seating in the Atrium.

From the moment you enter, you're greeted by an awe-inspiring atrium that sets the tone for the entire visit. The variety of art, from ancient to contemporary, is staggering, and there's something for everyone. The collection of Impressionist paintings, including Monet and Van Gogh, is a highlight that left me in sheer amazement. What sets this museum apart is not just the art on display, but the way it's presented – the curations and the attention to detail are top-notch. It's not just a museum; it's an immersion into the world of art, history, and human creativity. The Cleveland Museum of Art is a must-visit for anyone looking to be inspired and moved by the beauty of human expression.

The Cleveland Museum of Art is such a wonderful museum that we keep an eye on their special exhibitions looking for opportunities to drive 3 hours from our home to see them. In the past several years, we've seen the The Tudors, Giacometti, and Tiffany exhibitions as well as going through the galleries, checking out the sculptures displayed outdoors and the building architecture from the original classical to Breuer and Venoly modern. Most recently we met up with another couple (who drove in 2+ hours from the opposite direction) to see the Degas Laundresses exhibition. And it was worth the drive!! This exhibition gave us the opportunity to see many Degas works on loan from museums in Europe and around the U.S. and elsewhere. Plus works by Degas' contemporaries, including Berthe Morisot, Gustave Caillebotte, Renoir, and Picasso. Truly an eye-opening show providing insights into Degas' body of work beyond his beloved Dancers and Horse Racing works. We also took in some of the small temporary gallery exhibits as well as walked through the European and Modern galleries to see favorite pieces like Monet's Water Lilies and the Abstract Expressionism works and the Art Nouveau pieces. We enjoyed lunch from the museum cafe. Museum admission is free (special exhibitions are ticketed). Parking is available for a fee in the museum garage or free on the street nearby.

Such an impressive museum! We found meter parking on the street and felt save. The enclosed courtyard reminded me of Europe. The cafe was affordable and offered options for various types of eaters. The gift shop was beautiful. We enjoyed the various exhibits, especially the Austrian armory. Appreciated the free entrance.

Excellent museum. Appears to be very well funded, superb public spaces and displays. Lots of attentive staff. The building alone is worth visiting. Art displays are well lit, displayed with lots of open space. World-class.

Cleveland Museum of Art is an immersive artistic experience with astounding works on display. Their American collection has great works by Bohm, Cox, Wyeth, Wood and Hopper. There’s more with Sloan, Prendergast, Tarbell, Sargent and Chase. German works by Perchstein, Kirchner are solid but they have a fantastic work by Gabrielle Munter (titled Future). French works go beyond the standard Impressionism and have Bonnard, Vuillard and lesser-known masters on display. A giant Rousseau is great. 7 Picasso works hang in chronologic order, spanning more than 40 years and let you really see how the Spaniard evolved. Madame Lerolle is featured in two paintings, both fantastic. I enjoyed the brightest Odilon Redon flower painting here. Not a typical fan of Georgian-era art, they have a Thomas Lawrence double portrait that is the most beautiful thing you’ll see. Older work by El Greco and Zubaran are large and excellent. Knowing lots of artists, I was still happy to find someone I’d not known before: Gitane Endormie who’s “Sleeping Gypsy” is among the loveliest painting they have. I wish the gift shop had more postcards of all this art. I would have bought them all. This is the best museum in the state (and they have some awesome ones with Cincinnati, Columbus, Dayton and Toledo).

I love art museums and had high expectations for this one ... and it far, far exceeded them. The architecture is astonishing and worth a visit alone; the glass enclosed space is so light-filled and the newer galleries are beautifully designed. The collection is diverse and not too overwhelming, the curation is thoughtful, and the special exhibitions were really engaging. If I lived in Cleveland, I'd visit often!

Have been to many worldly Art Museums, but this one won! Beautiful layouts in such a wide variety of media and Art. Claude Monet, Pablo Picasso, Vincent Van Gogh my favorite artist to Dali. An AFRICA & BYZANTIUM Exhibit that amazed me with all the artifacts never seen a must, amazingly done! There is a small cost but I was delighted to pay for such quality of work. A nice cafe & gift shop. Disability Accessable and great restrooms. You can also walk to other museums and park in area from parking garage where there is also a small charge.