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Frederick R. Weisman Art Foundation

Beverly Hills, CA
310-277-5321
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Type: Art Museums
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- 28 Feb 2013
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London, England, United Kingdom
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39 reviews 39 reviews
17 attraction reviews
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2013

Amazing private art collection....collected by Weisman basically over a 10 year period in the 80s.Some great Picassos, Lichtensteins Hockneys and Bacons. Over 400 pieces in total including some clearly self indulgent stuff! This greatly adds to the attraction as the collection was clearly stuff they liked rather than those that experts would necessarily choose. This wonderful collection is available to... More

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2013

Lots of art pieces in the family house. A must in LA, the experience is so different to going to a museum. You will need to call and book, can do it the same day. Car parking available inside the premise.

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Belle Haven, Virginia
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 attraction reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2013

We drove by this with a tour guide during our visit to Beverly Hills. He pointed out that the museum contains, Picasso, Botero, Henry Moore, Warhol, etc. We peaked inside and the place looks stunning. Can't wait to hit this with the family next time we're in the city.

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Pacific Palisades, CA
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62 reviews 62 reviews
25 attraction reviews
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2013

If you have the chance to visit the Weisman Foundation I would definitely take the opportunity gladly. Situated in a home it feels lilke the private collection that it is but the collection's provenance is staggeringly impressive. If you have an interest in art you will wish the collection were yours

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West Hollywood
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23 reviews 23 reviews
10 attraction reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2013

You must make reservations in advance. They are limited in numbers by the neighborhood. It is free....if it were $50, it would be worth it. Wonderful pop art collection in collector's former home in Holmby Hills. Don't miss this one, it is fabulous. Beautfiul home, beautiful and fun art work and wonderful docents.

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Studio City
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25 reviews 25 reviews
8 attraction reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 December 2012

This is an unusual collection housed in the beautiful home of the donor. You must reserve to be admitted because there is very limited parking. Only takes small groups and the entire group tours together. No place to wait except your car. It is very restrictive but worth it. No fee.

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New York City, New York
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15 reviews 15 reviews
3 attraction reviews
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 November 2012

Been going to LA for a long time, but never heard of this Foundation. All I can say is fabulous! You need to make an appointment and are taken through the Foundation [which actually was Mr. Weisman's house] by a docent. His collection is huge and includes the best of the best of the moderns. I was awed and especially... More

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Palm Beach, Florida
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49 attraction reviews
41 helpful votes 41 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 September 2012

Fred Weisman and his wife, Marcia, were way ahead of the art curve and as she was Norton Simon's sister and Fred, at one time, presided over the company they had to resources to do great things and they did. If you can go, don't miss the chance

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los angeles
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138 reviews 138 reviews
21 attraction reviews
150 helpful votes 150 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 August 2012

This place houses an extraordinary art collection in a home where the family who collected the art lived. It is displayed in that way as well, so more like an amazing home than a museum. The docents are extremely knowledgeable, though a little uptight. This is an unusual museum off the beaten path in the best neighborhood in Los Angeles... More

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Santa Monica, CA
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 July 2012

Visiting the Weisman house is a unique experience in LA as so few collectors leave their art where they lived with it to be viewed by the public. You feel like a house guest wandering through the manse, too bad they don't give you a glass of champagne at the door. Every major modern artist is stuffed inside this house... More

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