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Bowdoin College Museum of Art

Brunswick, ME
207-725-3275
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Ranked #2 of 17 attractions in Brunswick
Type: Art Museums
Traveller Description: The Bowdoin College Museum of Art is housed in a beautifully remodeled building whose story is set out in detail in the lobby, which is approached by... more »
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Portland, Maine
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013

This museum is a jewel on Maine's mid-coast. There is plenty of free parking. An elevator carries visitors down to a small gift shop, the security desk, and restrooms. Signs encourage visitors to donate to cause. As befits a liberal arts college of Bowdoin's highly selective stature, the museum curator's discernment and its benefactors' generosity are everywhere evident. On this... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 February 2013

This well-endowed (thanks to the generosity of some serious art collector alumni) art museum on the Bowdoin campus is a favorite of ours as part of a weekend away (stay at the Inn at Brunswick Station across the street from the campus). The very well curated special exhibits showcase a particular aspect of the museum's rather large collection and make... More

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Brunswick, Maine
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 January 2013

when ever we have family or friends visit us, we always take them to see what ever is to be seen at the museum, what a gem!

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Boston, Massachusetts
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 January 2013

We went to see an exhibit of Japanese prints which was very well done. Museum is free, but give a donoation.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 December 2012

When it gets dark at 4:30, what to do? This is a great art museum due to the generosity of the college's successful alumni. The best part? There is no admission charge so buy something in the gift shop on the way out. Not to be missed.

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Brunswick, Maine
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 December 2012

They have a good collection of paintings and other art, are right in downtown Brunswick and it's free.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 December 2012

Wonderful collection and a reaslly beautiful campus. The Bowdoin campus is so wonderful and varied in architecture. The museum has a varied exhibition schedule and a nice permanebt collection. Make sure you see the Peary Museum on campus also!

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 November 2012

Of interest primarily for the special exhibits because the space is not very large. However, the upside of the small size is that one can see the whole thing in a reasonable time. If you are finished too quickly, walk on over to the Peary MacMillan Arctic Museum or Joshua Chamberlin's house; they're interesting too, especially the Arctic Museum.

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Virginia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 November 2012

Small but impressive collection, interesting and provocative visiting exhibits, very knowledgeable staff. The additions are architecturally exceptional.

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Lewiston, Maine, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 November 2012

The building is pretty, set up in a very organized, clear way. They have interesting exhibits - I saw the Wegman exhibit here, which was great! Would definitely go to another exhibit.

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