Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute

Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute

Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute
4.5
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
About
Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute. Renowned art collection, exhibitions, and education programs presented in a famous museum building designed by Philip Johnson and a superbly restored Victorian mansion, Fountain Elms. Performing arts include international soloists and ensembles, rising stars, cinema, outdoor concerts and special events. School of Art offers a nationally accredited college program, PrattMWP, and community art classes for all ages. Art Shop Gift Gallery. Museum admission is free. Open year-round, Tues - Sat 10 – 5, Sun 1 - 5.
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Coastal271628
1 contribution
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2023 • Friends
We were very excited to attend the Holiday Spirits with performing readers of old tales and offerings of spirits for each. That part of the program was good. But…the whole experience upon entering the sculpture court was disenchanting. The only holiday decor was a candle on each table. No beautiful Christmas tree or decorations. Only outside lights to see through the doors. We were expecting the museum to step this event up to give a better holiday feeling of old. The charcuterie table was one table that did not accommodate everyone. The line was long and everything good gone by the time of the show. Very disappointed as we never had any good eats. People overtook and not enough. Needed two tables around room and some replenishment. Never happened. Our first big disappointment as we always look forward to events in the sculpture room. Much more was needed to be given for this so called festive evening.
Written 10 January 2024
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GilBagnell
Catskill Region, NY185 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2023 • Couples
Decided to take a two hour drive on a drizzly, snow-flecked Saturday, and picked out Utica as within range. This art museum is sell worth the trip. The Phillip Johnson space provides a restful, clean setting to look at great pictures (and sculptures), and this place has plenty, including the four mammoth Thomas Cole Voyage of Life paintings, other Hudson River School paintings, and a lot of very solid 20th century art, together with some newer stuff. We also waked through to the attached gilded age house, which as some more art and displays a great restoration of victorian decoration. There is a cafe in the house (the Terrace Cafe) where we had coffee and some great snacks. Must be lovely when the doors open to the terrace for outdoor dining in the summer. Icing on the cake was a contemporary section in the house itself, where a teacher at the arts college, Helmie Helmlow, had an exhibition of her engaging ceramic work.
Written 26 March 2023
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jimbo973
new jersey66 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2023
We were in Utica with an afternoon to kill and spent around 3 hours in at the Munson-Williams-Proctor. First we had a friendly and informative review of the museum from the staff at the entrance. We were able to visit the museum but not the attached house. A construction of wood and pictures of a tenement hallway was intriguing and we sat in the main hall in the quiet presence of a massive Jackson Pollock, with an intriguing view of a wonderful Franz Klein painting on the second floor. The museum has a pretty solid collection of moderns and a bunch of other really interesting paintings and collections including the paintings of the four stages of a man's life, which were quite moving. Quiet, peaceful and a great staff.
Written 20 February 2023
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Anthony R
Rochester, NY13 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2022
The Norman Rockwell exhibit brough here, with the artisit's work impressively displayed, but boy was I surprised to see the permanent collection includes works by Jackson Pollack, Pablo Picasso, and Kandinsky. The Fountain Elms wing is connected at the ground floor lieve and provides access to the historical home, and great cafe.
Written 13 September 2022
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JAr48
Hilton, New York7 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2022
The Norman Rockwell Exhibit is a don’t miss. A real review of Americana through his eyes. My wife and I loved the experience.
Written 5 September 2022
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Abby
2 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2022 • Couples
Barely anything to look at. Extremely disappointed. The only positive thing is you don't have to pay. Why is there such very little art? 90% was literally closed.
Written 7 March 2022
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Evan I
Brooklyn, NY539 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2022
Wonderful Exhibit at MWPAI in Utica. Also nice permanent small selection of Thomas Cole and Other Hudson Valley School Artists! It was worth the 4.5 hr drive from Brooklyn. Also museum provides free parking which is an added bonus.
We will be Back!!!!
Written 3 January 2022
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Michelle L
4 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2021
Permanent exhibitions are marginal, but the visiting exhibits are usually very nice. Judt displayed paper costumes which were exceptional.
Written 10 December 2021
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Jennifer F
82 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
July 2021
A very good museum to explore. Collection of American Art is a gem. Staff are helpful and welcoming. The building by P. Johnson is not overly warm, but worth visiting. A very nice gift shop.
Written 14 July 2021
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Louise W
Utica, NY7 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
July 2021
A true museum with not only a variety of art but next door a outdoor/indoor cafe that makes one think one is in Europe.
Written 9 July 2021
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Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024)

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  • Tue - Sat 10:00 am - 5:00 pm


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