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Flint Institute of Arts

113 Reviews

#3 of 68 things to do in Flint

Art Museums, Museums

1120 East Kearsley Street, Flint, MI 48503-1915

+1 810-234-1695

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“Beautiful and varied.”

I have been here many times through the years. I have lived in this area all my life. I have... read more

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

AnnRee

Flint, Michigan

“Great gallery”

Very large art gallery with many special pieces in every other month. Was very inexpensive to... read more

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Kelly E

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The Flint Institute of Arts is the second largest art museum in the State of Michigan and one of the largest museum art schools in the nation. Each year, more than 160,000 people visit the FIA’s galleries and participate in FIA programs and services. The world renowned collection, which now exceeds 8,000 objects, is significant for its depth of important European and American paintings and sculptures and its extensive holdings of decorative and applied arts. The FIA promotes the power of the visual arts by providing lifelong learning opportunities to engage and educate a diverse regional audience. The FIA is committed to making art available, approachable, and accessible to all through a broad range of interpretive programs. Films and videos shown in the FIA’s 330 seat Theater. The FIA Art School runs at full capacity from 9:00a to 9:00p with an annual enrollment of more than 1,700 students.

4.5

113 reviews

Excellent76%
Very good21%
Average2%
Poor1%
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“nice collection” (3 reviews)

“excellent museum” (3 reviews)

“traveling exhibits” (3 reviews)

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Hours Today: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Suggested Duration: 2-3 hours

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1120 East Kearsley Street, Flint, MI 48503-1915

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AnnRee

Flint, Michigan

223

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Beautiful and varied.

I have been here many times through the years. I have lived in this area all my life. I have traveled across the states, Canada and Ireland. I have seen bigger collections but not necessarily better. They frequently rotate the exhibits and bring in traveling...More

1 Thank AnnRee

Thank you for your positive review! Hearing from someone who appreciates art and has seen many different collections, such as yourself, validates all the hard work everyone at the FIA does. Thank you! Visit often, and bring a friend!

Kelly E

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Great gallery

Very large art gallery with many special pieces in every other month. Was very inexpensive to visit, I highly recommend visiting the FIA.

Thank Kelly E

Fred L

Clio, Michigan, United States

123

Reviewed 7 September 2017

great place to take out of town freinds

We often take freinds and family there who are visiting from out of town. Very interesting and enjoyable. Well laid out and easy to find.

Thank Fred L

Thank you for your visit and great review! We are very glad you had a great time with your out-of-town guests. We hope you will return soon! There are many changes on the horizon for the FIA. Visit often, and bring a friend!

KEVIN O

241

Reviewed 7 September 2017 via mobile

Beating the heat at the museum

Hot day at the art festival. Free admission, so why not browse. Very nice comfortable atmosphere. There was a large variety of expositions. Rodan was the featured artist. Definitely worth a look.More

1 Thank KEVIN O

Thank you for your visit! Rodin was definitely a top 10 exhibition for the FIA. Come visit us on September 16 for a fresh look at the newly renovated museum as well as four new exhibitios opening: Size Matters: Big and Small Works from the...More

mibabs9

Northville, Michigan

182

Reviewed 8 August 2017

Wonderful compact museum

Excellent compact museum with diverse collection of art including European, American, and Asian art. Interesting glass collection. Impressive Renaissance room. Excellent explanations on wall labels.More

1 Thank mibabs9

Thank you so much for your positive review! The Bray Gallery is one of our most prized possessions. We appreciate you stopping by for a visit. Come visit us on September 16 for a fresh look at the newly renovated museum as well as four...More

dranke

Birch Run, Michigan

33178

Reviewed 28 July 2017

Nice collection of art, plus Rodin thru July 2017

My daughter & I went here specifically to see the Rodin exhibit which ends on July 30th. It was amazing but we also loved the other art at the FIA. The highlight for me was both the Tapestry room and the Renoir painting of his...More

Thank dranke

Thank you so much for your visit! We are so pleased that you were able to catch the Rodin exhibition before it closed and that you were amazed by it. It was truly a gem of an exhibition. Visit often, and bring a friend!

Paul S

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Reviewed 25 July 2017

Definite stop is you like art.

The city gets a lot of bad press, but this museum and the area it is in makes for a great afternoon. The museum is bigger than I pictured it would be and is currently under renovations. It winds from ancient, medieval into modern works...More

Thank Paul S

Awesome! Thank you so much for the kind words. We are so glad you enjoyed your visit that not only engaged you, but your children as well. Art appreciation for generations to come! Visit often, and bring a friend!

dona r

131

Reviewed 12 July 2017

go see the rodin exhibit before it is gone!

Wow. A+++ to the Rodin Exhibit! I had never done the audio tour before, and I would highly recommend it. I don't know what they plan to do to improve this museum; I already love it.More

Thank dona r

Thank you so much for your kind words! We are so glad you enjoyed the Rodin exhibition. It is quite validating when we hear from people like you who really take the time to appreciate all of the hard work our curatorial department puts into...More

cebradox

Flint, Michigan

Reviewed 11 July 2017 via mobile

Rodin

Very interesting and exciting to see a masters work up close. Wish the "Thinker" replica was present most younger admireers know the artist for that piece.More

Thank cebradox

Thank you for your visit! We are glad you were able to see Rodin's work up close to appreciate the emotion captured in his work. The Thinker is an iconic piece, however, it is not always possible to get particular pieces as part of an...More

szar101

Bridgeport, Michigan

328

Reviewed 4 June 2017 via mobile

Great movies on weekend

My mother and I drive 30 minutes to see the movies at the art museum. Some are out of this world. Last night we saw a post Europe WWII movie that was one of my favorites called Land of Mines. It is worth the drive....More

Thank szar101

Thank you so much for the kind words! The Friends of Modern Art definitely know how to pick a quality lineup of great films that wouldn't otherwise be offered to a general audience. We look forward to your next visit! Visit often, and bring a...More

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