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University of Michigan Museum of Art

525 South State Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48109B
734 764 0395
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Ranked #4 of 27 attractions in Ann Arbor
Type: Art Museums
Description: Among the best university art museums in the U.S., this on-campus museum has a particularly fine collection of Asian art through the ages.
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2013

Small, slight, but a pleasant diversion for an hour or two. Some nice works - especially the porcelain and masks

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

Although it's no competition for MOMA or the Met, this museum is really wonderful for its size. We saw an exhibit by a Ghanian artist made of used bottle caps and stem wrappers from liquor bottles - stunning. The permanent collection is nice and there are now some interactive features that introduce kids (and adults) to explore ancient and modern... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

I enjoy visiting art museums and this was worth the time spent. It's a very nice building (get a map as it's a little confusing to navigate) with an eclectic collection. You can wander through in an hour or spend longer and it's a good, calming respite. I especially enjoyed the Tiffany glass and architectural pieces.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2013

An amazing collection and it's very hard to believe as you meander through that you are on a college campus. What a treasure for anyone who visits A2.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2013

The old building and new wing overpower a mediocre collection. A few more alumni with collections would help.Indiana University has a better museum

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Farmington Hills, MI
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2013

Would you like a visual treat? Head over to the U of M Museum of Art this spring to see the El Anatsui exhibit. Don't know who he is? I didn't. Google him and his amazing work. It is like nothing I've ever seen, and I've been to museums all over the world. The U of M museum was enlarged... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013

We were looking for something to do on a Sunday afternoon that was different but enjoyed by ages 17-60. This totally fit the bill and surprised even the jaded of us! Highly recommend! Ask in the gift shop about the pieces made out of wood. Cool!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 March 2013

Exhibitions rotate among the regular displays Top notch, so much to learn about different artists and styles Gift shop is very nice too Donations instead of an entry fee

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Bryan, Ohio
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 February 2013

The El Anatsui exhibit at UMMA is spectacular. Well worth the hassles trying to find parking on campus. The museum itself is a great space, combining the traditional with the current in terms of architecture and display spaces. No question, the El Anatsui exhibition is a major coup for Ann Arbor in a fine and re-invigorated space.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 January 2013

There's a great Diebenkorn, and the Chinese paintings are wonderful. They also have temporary and interesting installation pieces on occasion.

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