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Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University

2001 Campus Drive, Durham, NC 27708
919-684-5135
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Ranked #15 of 27 attractions in Durham
Type: Art Museums
Most recent review
- 15 May 2013
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Ridgefield, CT
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56 reviews 56 reviews
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26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW

One of three art musurms that we visited while in Raleigh/Durham. Very interesting exhibits, nice little restaurant. Which there also take a walk to the duke campus and visit the iconic cathedral.

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Dallas, Texas, USA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

Saw the Cone Sisters exhibit in the fall of 2012. Great place, exhibits were well laid out, friendly staff. If you find yourself with a free afternoon in Durham, take the time to go by.

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Durham, North Carolina
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

The Nasher Museum is small, but lovely, and brings in a variety of excellent exhibits. I have been to most of them and also enjoy the pieces owned by the museum. The lectures I attended here were educational and interesting. I have enjoyed a nice lunch with family and friends in their cafe a number of times over the years.... More

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Creedmoor, North Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

Duke has added a real gem to the museum community in the Triangle. The five segment building joined by ab atrium draws one in and the gallerias are well lit and easy to navigate.

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South Windsor, CT
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38 reviews 38 reviews
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

Small collection but very well presented and lovely. There were a number of school children on private tours when we were there, all very engaged. We would definitely come back again.

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Raleigh, North Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

We spent all of our time at the excellent photography exhibit. It was tremendous, featuring a wonderful cross-section of the masters of photography. We had a nice day to enjoy a tasty lunch from the cafe outside. Having to pay for parking in advance was inconvenient because you had to try and guess how much time you were going to... More

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Durham, North Carolina
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2013

This exhibition was exceptional. Tickets at $12 are steep, especially if you want to return a few times. Tickets shouldn't cost more than a few dollars (2 adults and 2 children = $48.00!!!0. Parking is way too expensive. The textiles and decorative arts are very average and frankly don't belong in this museum. The cafe is nice - we had... More

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Cary
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16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2013

Went to the special Cone Sister's exhibit - very nicely done. Small but excellent art venue. Should have made reservations for the cafe - couldn't get in.

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Raleigh, North Carolina
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2013

The Cone Sisters collection was fabulous. The museum itself is nothing special but this particular collection was fantastic. We were with friends who don't speak English very well, so they were disappointed they couldn't have the guided tour in a language other than English. But this is a huge problem in the USA. They expect everyone to speak English. The... More

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Portsmouth, New Hampshire
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2013

I go to a LOT of art museums, and am rarely disappointed. But with the Nasher, I have been. I've been twice over the past 5 years, and was not impressed either time - except by the size of the vast, light-filled lobby. The size and style of that lobby completely belies the art collection in the three galleries. That... More

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