The Museum Of Bad Art

55 Davis Square, Somerville, MA 02144, USA

Address:	55 Davis Square, Somerville, MA 02144, USA
Phone:	+1 781-444-6757
Site:	museumofbadart.org
Rating:	3.4

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Photos 36

Reviews 14

Lisa Mackres

June 16, 2015 I saw a movie that I absolutely loved at the Somerville Theatre-I saw "Love and Mercy"- a tribute to musical genius Brian Wilson. As I waited for the movie to begin, I sat downstairs in the Museum of Bad Art. Boy- was that a relief, AFTER THE VERY STRESSFUL DAY I HAD at a nursing home. Long story short, prior to finding the theatre, Id like to say with full authority that both Love and Mercy were in very short supply. Yet, the purpose of my missive is to review The Museum- not to offer my personal biography. So, its back to the current exhibit. The theme is a religious one. A particular piece grabbed my attention. Specifically, its titled "Altar Ego". I found both the painting and the paintings description very interesting. In fact, I sat directly across from it as I waited for the movie to start. Now there was a coincidence-and-then-some- especially coming "on the heels" of the horrid day I had at a local Catholic nursing home. Kudos to both the curator and fans of "bad art" everywhere!

A Private User

We went to this museum thinking it would be something unique and interesting, but we were wrong. It was very disappointing. First of all it was very hard to find. The "museum" is a basement room next to the bathroom of a run down movie theater. They only had about 7 pieces of "art" all of which just look like they were just taken from an elementary or middle school art show. I think it would have been more interesting and funny if they were actual paintings that were created by adults who thought thier work was good. Save your time and money and give a 7-year-old a set of paints and let them create something. You will get the same result while saving your gas and precious time.

Cindi Chapman

Ive been to MOBA 4 times, once to Dedham and 3 times to Somerville. I laugh so much at the art and the descriptions I leave with tears in my eyes and my asthma has kicked in. I have brought friends there and they feel the same. Love it!!!

Ronald McCollam

The MoBA is always a fun treat before or after a movie. They do rotate the exhibits so its great for repeat trips!

Paul Seiringer

Great exhibition, comes free with a movie ticket to the fabulous Somerville theater! Recommended wholeheartedly!

Martina Fetzer

"Museum" is a room in a movie theater basement that cant be accessed without purchasing a movie ticket.

Cassandra M

Its a funny place. Nothing huge but a good stop in after an early event or movie at the theater.

Petar Todorov

Rotating exhibits with comical captions. Admission is free when you buy a ticket to any movie

Warren Raymond

This place is more interesting then MFA I could live there forever