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Birmingham Museum of Art


TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 28 attractions in Birmingham
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This three-story museum houses an eclectic selection of art, including Wedgewood pottery, the largest collection of Asian art in the Southeast, Native...... more » This three-story museum houses an eclectic selection of art, including Wedgewood pottery, the largest collection of Asian art in the Southeast, Native American and African art, impressionism, contemporary art and American landscapes. « less
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Attraction type: Art gallery
Address: 2000 Eighth Ave N Birmingham, AL 35203
Tel: 205 254 2566
Fax: 205 254 2714

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4 of 5 stars
Birmingham -Alabama
9 Oct 2009

I have lived in the Birmingham-Hoover area since 1977, and I visit the Museum quarterly. It has a special exhibition at least once a year; and it has a wide array of permanent collections, including the largest collection of Wedgewood china outside of England. It is a great way to spend 1/2 day. more

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5 of 5 stars
Cincinnati, Ohio
9 Jun 2009

Whats not to like here? The museum itself is free and they validation parking so thats free too. Lots of cool art. The place is pretty big too. They let you take pictures if you register your camera but you cant use flash. The had a special exhibit on Creek Indians that i liked. Also, a video galleria exhibit of... more

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4 of 5 stars
Huntsville, Alabama
4 Nov 2007
7
people found this review helpful

I visited the BMOA on Sunday, November 4th to see the special exhibit of artifacts, etc. from Pompeii and Herculaneum. I drove two hours to see the exhibit, so my hopes were high. I wasn't disappointed. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. An audiotour headset was provided for free. (Which caused the volunteer to laugh when I asked "how... more

21 May 2007
6
people found this review helpful

BMOA is a fine, eclectic, medium sized collection of art. Most museums seem (at least to me) to concentrate or lean to a certain period or region of art. BMOA will be disappointing to you if you are looking for a museum focused on one theme. A great collection of wedgewood, asain art, and some art from most of the... more

21 May 2004
9
people found this review helpful

This is one of the finest collections you will see. Nothing else in the Southeast compares. more

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Birmingham Museum of Art Address

2000 Eighth Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203
Tel: 205 254 2566 Fax: 205 254 2714