The building is not bad and the layout of the museum is quite good. But the showings we have been to are somewhat disappointing - there is nothing to excite and tantalize. There is plenty of room so they should be able to attract some major art pieces and paintings.

The museum itself is small but they do have some interesting art / artifacts, depending on when you visit. Free entrance.

I wish I could say better. The biggest room in this tiny museum was consumed by crappy wooden tables and removable chairs. Not sure if they're always there or not, but it looked awful. So did the carpet from 1985. The art was generic and poorly explained. The special exhibit was somewhat interesting, but poorly displayed. Skip.

This place was tiny and had maybe 20 pieces of art. No famous artists. Not impressive at all. It's free, so feel free to try it for yourself. It's really a waste of time, though.

Ackland Art Museum is a small but enjoyable museum. You will be greeted by a helpful staff, who are ready to answer all of your questions. One can stand and appreciate the history and talent of so many artist from around the world. The third floor held the purest treasures for me, as it displayed two Piccaso. Imagine being that... More

Went here with students (chaperone) and although I had a blast and really appreciated the exhibits and art the group of students had fun but weren't really into the art - kids today. Staff did a brilliant job helping students interact and appreciate the exhibits.

Really enjoyed my visit here. Nice range of artwork, including special exhibitions - I saw a very interesting exhibit of Japanese work. the wonderful museum store is really terrific, especially if you are looking for gifts.

We saw a southeast Asian art exhibit at the Ackland that was wonderfully arranged. The small size of the museum and the fact that in the summer it is practically deserted allowed us to see the exhibits at leisure. Parking can be a bit of an issue but that is typical for Chapel Hill. Make sure to check for special... More

This is a gem of an art museum, great for families and individuals or couples. As the UNC art museum it includes educational exhibitions as well as general exhibitions. Extremely well organized and presented - a true jewel that you should not miss!