High Museum of Art
Atlanta, GA 30309
Phone: (404) 733-4400
- Cross Street:
- 16th Street
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- Hours:
- Tue-Wed, Fri-Sat 10am-5pm, Thu 10am-8pm, Sun 12pm-5pm
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Editorial Review for High Museum of Art – by Beth Bilderback
The Scene
Designed by Richard Meier, the High was named one of the 10 best works of American architecture of the 1980s by the American Institute of Architects. The imposing white structure provides a stark modern contrast to the sky. Architect Renzo Piano's recent expansion doubles the size of the space while maintaining the minimalist look. Galleries are interlocked and easy to navigate, thanks to a spiralling ramp that circles an atrium and branches off to each level of the museum.
The Collection
The museum houses a growing body of contemporary art, a wonderful decorative arts section, beautiful 19th-century landscape paintings, and five centuries of European painting and sculpture, as well as African masks and ceremonial figures. Big exhibitions come to the High, usually the lone Southeastern stop on national tours. Past exhibits included works by Van Gogh, Monet, Picasso, Degas, Toulouse-Lautrec, Rockwell, Michelangelo and other giants in art history.
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Insider Tips
Save MoneyOn the first Saturday of each month, Fulton County residents receive free admission. Present zip code and proof of residence at box office between 10am and noon on that Saturday to receive tickets. It's first come, first served, so arrive early.
ParkingThe new parking garage is open. Entrance is behind the museum on Arts Center Way. Call (404) 733-5333 for directions and parking hotline.
The ExtrasOn the third Friday of each month, enjoy live jazz in the museum's atrium. Free massages and giveaways are often part of the deal.
User Reviews for High Museum of Art
11/27/2007 Posted by truro1234
The High Museum is very pleasing architectually. Continually innovative exhibits that draw you in to its very invitings warm atmosphere. A great family fun day at the musuem.
11/14/2006 Posted by jaymaygm
As a long standing member of the High Museum, I'm totally blown away by the current exibit, on loan from The Louve. All the great masters are here, many have not been moved out of Paris in hundreds of years. The current expansion, and the new Anne Cox Chambers Wing, is more than outstanding. We are now a world class desination for the Arts! Bravo! Atlanta!
Pros: Richard Meir Design! Louve-Atlanta Exhibit!
Cons: Parking Can Be Tricky, If Driving!
Schedule
| 05/12/2008 | Jazz Night at the High | |
| 05/16/2008 | Jazz Night at the High | |
| 06/20/2008 | Jazz Night at the High | |
| 07/18/2008 | Jazz Night at the High | |
| 08/15/2008 | Jazz Night at the High | |
| 09/19/2008 | Jazz Night at the High | |
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