Nasher Museum of Art
| Address: | 2001 Campus Dr, Durham, NC 27705, USA |
| Phone: | +1 919-684-5135 |
| Site: | nasher.duke.edu |
| Rating: | 4.5 |
| Working: | Closed 10AM–5PM 10AM–5PM 10AM–9PM 10AM–5PM 10AM–5PM 12–5PM |
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A Private User
The Nasher is an outstanding resource for the Durham community. There are also collaborative programs with Dukes Center for Documentary studies (they offer classes in photography and documentary making). I volunteered at the Nasher on family day and it is a free day that everyone can bring kids to make crafts and expose them to art. Im a little unclear on the negative comments here- if you travel to any city you can expect to pay for parking. All museums must have security and most museums do not allow photography. If anyone had a bad experience with students at the desk, they should share that with the Nasher management. Good communication works both ways.
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william manson
If youre looking to be moved and inspired by great works of Art, go elsewhere. Think of the incredible technical facility, sense of beauty, and spiritual gravity of, say, Rembrandt. The contemporary "art" on exhibit may seem clever--by juxtaposing or assembling incongruous elements--but it is spiritually empty: little more than comic stunts masquerading as art. The pretense of artistic statement makes a mockery of the aesthetic aspiration and sheer technical refinement of truly great works of art of the past.
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Michael Byers
They have a group of young people working there who are a little too eager to enforce their arcane set of rules. They create more annoyance than anything else. Not helpful. I wanted to like the place, but having officious undergrads "all up in yo bidness" all the time is off-putting, to say the least. *EDIT*: A recent visit indicates that they have relaxed a little at the Nasher. It was a much more pleasant experience this time.
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Jonathan Heaps
Ive had the pleasure 4 years in a row if taking pre-arranged tours with high school students through the Nasher and everytime our experience has been excellent. Age appropriate activities and open ended discussions that let the students use their minds to engage with the art in display. I head back every year, without exception.
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Dana Stone
Ive been to a number of outstanding art exhibits in recent years: Matisse, Andy Warhol, Miro. The Miro exhibit was spectacular and an outstanding tribute to the great artist. The Nasher also has book discussions, art related films, and a wonderful cafe. Its my favorite museum in the Triangle.
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Paul Langan
Duke Art museum on west campus. Visited for a Southern art exhibit and presentation by three local chef/authors. Nasher is a well run museum with an interesting modern art permanent collection.
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Sheldon Becker
Great facilities but infortunely on the top of a hill. Many stairs to get to the main building from the parking lot - they have a rear loading dock and a shuttle golf cart that i have never used
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Sean Green
Eh, mostly fine. Really only one exhibit worth going to which is the Classics. The other two areas are full of low effort, pretentious work with little talent and preachy messages.
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Emmanuel Tychon
Happy I was there for Carlo Dolci which was amazing. Overall the collections are small which is a plus : youre visit is quick and easy focuses on the best selection.
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Brenda Matteson
It was such a great visit! Very wheelchair friendly!! Staff was very pleasant and the atmosphere was calming. Next time we go, were going to pay to see all the art.
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J R
Small collection, expect about an hour worth of time here. Collection is interesting but seems very small for the high cost parking and entry for non members.
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Emilia Fichter
I did not feel comfortable with my visit to this museum: staff looks like a marketing agency and even parking is paid! Finding a place was a nightmare...
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Dorothy Alexis
The food is AMAZING!! And the art exhibits change every so often so there is always something new. Great fun amd calm place for people of all ages.
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Morgane Perez-Huet
Lovely museum. They have a variety of exhibits that keep you interested. It is always quiet so its a nice place to relax and find inspiration.
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Breem Dawn
I love art and had to drop in on our trip to Duke. I was not disappointed with the wonderful and unique art on display.
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Oliver Peckham
This is a small museum, but a beautiful collection. Lovely stop for a short visit, especially if youre a Duke student.
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Ralph Griesenbeck
For a small museum it has a good permanent collection and good rotating exhibits. Thursday evenings are free.
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Mike Ma
Exhibitions frequently change. Theres also a great restaurant inside, but only open on Thursday for dinner.
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E. RoQ
Outstanding atmosphere. Knights Transport drives our customers there frequently. :)
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Lisa Wood
Only one exhibit open the day we visited but still wonderful experience.
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N. E. Boyce
Beautiful setting and architecture. Expensive parking. Small collection.
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Jameson Lopp
Great rotating collections of art & a decent restaurant to boot
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Beth Friedland
Very moving and meaningful exhibit of contemporary Southern Art
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Mr/Mrs Vungtautwi
Toured through new and permanent exhibits. Always pleasant .
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Chad Rychlewski
Nice spot. Look for free tours certain days of the week.
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Serkan Zararsız
Small but very nice museum. Beautiful book shop inside.
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David Bellin
check out new shows and talks.... esp free thursdays....
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aymanr shattory
Great arts wide facility and arts studio wide collection
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Patrick Ross
The Nasher is a must for every artsy bull city viewer
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Gerald Paschall
First visit. Really liked the art on display.
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M Jackson
Great exhibitions, clean and friendly staff
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Akilah Jones
Always a great place to see some great art!
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Malhar Patel
Beautiful gallery with a great restaurant
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Varun Aggarwal
Excellent place to visit and relax.
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Richard William Sr
The exhibit arts were amazing [•|•]
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Sarah Chittenden
love the rotating art and the cafe
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Alexis Brunson
Beautiful space and lovely art!
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Md. Shaik
Amazing place to visit in Duke
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Ryan McGovern
Southern Accent is amazing.
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Joseph Williams
What a beautiful place
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Frances Gunn
Beautiful artwork
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charline forrest
Love the exhibits
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DDA PGI
Lovely collection
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Mitchell Archer II
Fun environment
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Maximiliano Caballero Vieyra
Contemporary
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Malik Jabati
Okay.
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Will Butler
A+++
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