We decided to visit the museum to see their 'Monet to Matisse' exhibit. I checked occasionally in the week leading up to our visit. Their website displays how many tickets are remaining for the day. I wanted to ensure this wasn't selling out for our day, in which case I'd have bought tickets in advance online. However, they still showed over 1000 tickets available the day before, so I opted to just buy them at the museum.We had issues with navigation in Birmingham already, and those continued en route to the museum. For whatever reason, the app directed us over a mile beyond downtown and then had us get off the highway, cross the overpass, and double back (?). We actually switched apps a bit later as we were sure there was an issue. We eventually found the museum, though. It wasn't obvious from the front, but apparently the museum does have its own free parking lot behind the building. We ended up parking in a deck a few blocks away, but thankfully that only ended up costing us $3. The museum is normally free for entry, I believe. Donations are encouraged. However, for special travelling exhibits, there was a charge (about $25 per person). This was handled at a kiosk just outside the exhibit. We toured the exhibit and enjoyed it. Works were arranged in 3 large rooms. It was crowded, but manageable. After seeing that, we opted to check out some of the permanent collection before leaving. On the upper level (where we were) there are several rooms devoted to Asian arts (samurai armor from Japan, jade and buddha statues from China, etc.). Korea and India were also represented. If we'd had more time, we would have explored more on this floor. We descended to the first floor and checked out some of the European galleries as well as the end of the wing that is devoted to American art. They had interesting works on all these areas. If I lived in the area, I'd likely come here to check out the permanent collection. Maybe we'll be back at some point to see more of it. This was well worth stopping by if you like art. (I will limit my photos to the permanent collection.)

Better than expected. Big Wedgewood collection. Other exhibits were well done. Free except for special exhibits. Worth it for an hour or so. The Mcwane Science is an easy walk.

Nice art museum. They seem to have a variety of types and styles of art from all over the world. Noticed many artists I haven’t heard of. There were some pieces from artists who only had the one piece in the museum. Enjoyed the pottery from Africa…so many

Wonderful museum to visit in Birmingham, Alabama. See ceramics and tour additional rooms displaying temporary exhibits. Learn about art, culture, and sculpture from many countries of the world. Stickley furniture, Frank Lloyd Wright glass pane, Samurai Costumes., a basket woven from a photo, rare colors of ceramics, Korean wood chests. Travel the world and through time in one day. A children’s art area with a staff member dedicated to art engagement for the young ones. The staff is very friendly. The lunch cafe opens at 11:00 am. Lockers are available for free. Free parking and free admission. Donation box at entrance has a sign mentioning a $5.00 donation. The small outdoor garden area has benches. Hardwood floors need cleaning and polish especially on level Two. We saw tours groups of students and learned that people select this museum for weddings.

The museum is amazing. There is so much to see! I loved the garden. The sculpture of Fernando Botero is in the garden, and it was fabulous to see it in the garden.