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Tacoma Art Museum

1701 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98402
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Ranked #18 of 31 attractions in Tacoma
Type: Art Museums, Museums
Activities: Arts and crafts
Owner description: Founded in 1935, Tacoma Art Museum's mission is connecting people through art. Our hours are 10 am to 5 pm, Wednesday through Friday. The museum is... more » Owner description: Founded in 1935, Tacoma Art Museum's mission is connecting people through art. Our hours are 10 am to 5 pm, Wednesday through Friday. The museum is free all day and offers extended hours of 10 am to 8 pm on the third Thursday of every month. « less
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 June 2013

I took my students for a tour with an education guide. She did an awesome job of explaining the art pieces, the artist and the collection. My students were very interested, asked questions and to my surprise analyzed the art pieces. Parking is easy and the staff was polite, helpful and informative.

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SeaTac, Washington, United States
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2013

Tacoma has many museums and trm is one of the top. What lacks here is the lack of world awe inspiring features. Unlike seattle art musem with exhibits that make you want to run out and tell everyone. Go here when you support the work of featured artist or you got free tickets

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Gig Harbor, Washington
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013

This museum fits the whole Tacoma scene. Lots of art everywhere. A very casual experience with local artists work. Spent about an hour there. Very relaxing and a good place to get those creative juices flowing. Not really small children friendly.

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Seattle, Washington, United States
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

Good displays but they had a limited floor space so not as large as some of the previous museums I have seen.

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phx, az
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Interesting exhibits, enjoyed EricCarle exhibit. Walk to Old Tacoma station with Chihuly glass. If you are interested in glass Tacoma is the place to be/ Dale Chihuly was born here and has been generous to the city with his work/

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Tacoma
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

As museums go, this is quite nice. I'm not sure if I selected the wrong button because I'd actually rate it as very good. Take your time. You'll enjoy.

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Sumner, Washington
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

Tacoma Art Museum is fun & layed out well. The Chihuly Glass is great. Eric Carle exhibit was fun. check the website free 3rd Thur 5-8 pm

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Tacoma, WA
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

We saw an Eric Carle exhibit. Colorful and interesting. I continue to marvel at what "Art" is. Some of it looks like any 2nd grader could do, yet it is valuable because it is from a well known artist. Other permanent pieces give me the same thought. That is why art is in the eye of the beholder. The Chihuly... More

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Silver Spring, Maryland
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2013

I wasn't very impressed with this visit to the Tacoma Art Museum. The central courtyard is a wonderful visual space for art display, but was empty. I remember there being some Dale Chihuly niijima floats some year ago that went very well with the space. Two galleries were down for the assembly of new exhibits, but there was a nice... More

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University Place, Washington
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013

Continues to delight with creative installations. Love Leroy. Would like postcards from the exhibits, however.

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