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Taubman Museum of Art

110 Salem Avenue SE, Roanoke, VA 24011
540.342.5760
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Ranked #6 of 17 attractions in Roanoke
4.0 of 5 stars 28 Reviews
Type: Art Museums
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Charlottesville VA
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28 reviews 28 reviews
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012

That's what our lively and enthusiastic docent called this museum. It is a dramatic and modern accent to an old railroad that is in the process of restoring and reinventing its downtown. Close to downtown. Interesting exhibits. A small museum, but as docent said, "You have time to engage with this museum." And we did enjoy it. At huge art... More

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Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

Staff was very friendly. Nice location close in the downtown area with plenty of nearby parking. They also hosted the start of the blueridge marathon and were very courteous to the runners. More

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Beckley, WV
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2012
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Very big and fancy building. Probably great for hosted parties and events but there is really not much art. what is there is kind of mixed up with no real themes or ideas. the grandkids didn't have supplies in the kids area and nothing really worked right. we looked at everything and were left wandering around wondering if there was... More

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Manassas, Virginia
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012

Saturdays are kid friendly and free! The gift shop has something for everyone. More

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Silver Spring, Maryland
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2012
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I went recently specifically to see the Mark Cline exhibit and it was a real treat, worth the $7 price of admission alone (plus a few dollars for parking in the garage across the street). In addition to this was a room full of folk/visionary art and another room with a small but excellent selection of traditional American paintings mostly... More

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Virginia, USA
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 March 2012

I used to have an art gallery in a major metropolitan city, so we were interested in going to the Taubman Museum when it opened, but frankly, after our visit, I really felt they should have spent more money on better design and execution of the interior exhibition spaces and lighting than trying to look like a tacky version of... More

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Lynchburg, Virginia
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 February 2012

After seeing many other museum's in my life this was one of the smallest that I had ever seen. The art that was there at the time was not that good and and it overrated especially for the fee that they want to charge. More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 February 2012
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Saturdays are free. There is a small collection of American paintings with the other representations great for people who like art that requires you to step away from the obvious and into interpretation and philosophy. Take a tour if there is one and stop by the cafe for a snack or a sandwich! Weekends also offer lots of options for... More

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Lynchburg, Virginia
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 February 2012

One of the most rad design art buildings on earth. Mix of art styles for family or couples to enjoy. More

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Roanoke, Virginia
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24 reviews 24 reviews
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2012

Geez, why did they not put the building design effort/funds into planning for very good and on-going art exhibitions? They seem to think the shock value of the building's design will draw crowds in. Hasn't, so far. More

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