Not worth going out of your way for. Nice art pieces, but not my thing. I like art but it was boring if you ask me.

Did not find this museum very interesting. They had 2 pieces that were something to "talk about" and everything else was the typical art museum kind of pieces. Would not tell anyone to visit and pay money for this museum!

The Asheville Art Museum is a rather small art museum with 2 floors. It seemed that most of the exhibits were abstract, many of which were painted in the 1930's. I felt it important to bring my son to this exhibit and expose him to various forms of art, but, I have to admit, I was not impressed with the... More

I like to report positively but....In a state and specific region so rich with superior artisans, I was expecting to see extraordinary examples of 20th century art. Instead the exhibits are of no namers time has forgotten. The young clerks were congenial and doing the best they could within this old dingy building.

My personal experience was wonderful! I saw a very charming exhibition on Children's Book Illustrations and I also saw a Chuck Close, a John Singer Sargent and an Andy Warhol. They have an incredible Annie Leibovitz photograph of Laurie Anderson that was fabulous! From start to finish it was a beautiful experience. As for the Security Guards, they just seemed... More

We, too, were continually followed around by an employee. This permanent shadow chastened us for even getting too close to paintings. (We weren't touching, just bending forward to note detail.) It ruined what is not that inexpensive of a thing to do. I would dissuade anyone from going to this unless you're willing to add an extra member to your... More

In terms of collection and facilities, about what you'd expect for a small-town art museum: a heavy air of local boosterism, brought to you by local worthies wanting to feel their town is up to snuff. The permanent collection had a few interesting pieces and I was lucky enough to catch a very good visiting exhibit of painting of diners... More