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Chazen Museum of Art

800 University Ave., Madison, WI 53706
608-263-2246
Ranked #8 of 42 attractions in Madison
4.5 of 5 stars 22 Reviews
Type: Art Museums
Activities: Leisure education
Owner description: This art museum's impressive collection includes, prints, photographs, paintings and sculptures from prehistoric times to modern day. Special... more » Owner description: This art museum's impressive collection includes, prints, photographs, paintings and sculptures from prehistoric times to modern day. Special exhibitions showcasing local artists take place throughout the year. « less
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Madison, Wisconsin
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Recently remodeled and expanded. Really beautifully done. Currently there is a glass collection show (through early August) that is amazing. Rivals many bigger city museums now.

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Madison
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012

The Chazen Museum has been transformed from a sleepy, boring little university museum into a world class institution. The huge new addition, which is architecturally exciting, and all the new art acquired in recent gifts make this museum worth a trip from out of town.

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See 4 more reviews by JRwisconsin for Madison
Lawrenceville, Georgia
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

The Chazen Museum, located on the campus of the University of WI, Madison is a great way to spend a few hours to take in well selected art exhibits and get an idea of what the art world has to offer.

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Madison, Wisconsin
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18 reviews 18 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

I saw the Comic Book exhibition here. What a neat exhibit - incredible really. Something for everyone here. A bit stuffy in comparison w. the MOMA but still - worth a look.

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Madison, Wisconsin
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012

The addition to this is a classic. Great place. It has about doubled in size and is fantastic.

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Madison, Wisconsin
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012

Lots of art from different eras and different genres. Completely free with lockers to keep your things in. Can take pictures with no flash. I've seen it three times since the edition and there is still more to see.

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Toronto
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57 reviews 57 reviews
Reviews in 40 cities Reviews in 40 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2012
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Hard to find, dreary entrance and unappealing to me exhibits so didn't go in.

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Cincinnati, OH
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37 reviews 37 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2012
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The museum was a pleasant surprise as we walked on State St. enjoying lunch and shopping. The museum shop is great, the building incredible, and we really enjoyed the Houdini exhibit.

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Columbus, Ohio
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2012

The previously small but beautiful Chazen Museum, now commands three times the gallery space including some excellent natural light and a three story interior space for large scale sculpture. Currently filled with a sprawling UW-Madison Department of Art Faculty show.

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Neenah, Wisconsin, United States
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4 reviews 4 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2012

This is a great museum that is on the U W campus. Great diversity...and did I mention FREE! We spent two days because of the many exhibits!

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