munson-williams-proctor arts institute

Nice museum for a small city. Would like to see more of the collection displayed and fewer traveling shows that take up much space and have an admission charged to see if one is not a member.

A great collection of world renowned artists with excellent changing exhibits. Photographers and painters are well represented.

Sometimes it's hard to get excited by smaller regional galleries when compared to some of the world class ones in major cities, but that isn't the case with the MWP. The main collection is housed in a bright and spacious setting with free admission. There was a charge to see the Tiffany glass exhibit but it was well worth it and the exhibition wouldn't have looked out of place at a more prestigious gallery. If you visit make sure to take some time to go through the family house, accessible through the walkway on the basement level floor. To fully appreciate the gallery consider spending at least 90 minutes for your visit.

As you enter the museum has a children's room with a library where kids can draw and play. The museum itself is on the small side but has a good selection of art by famous artists including Jackson pollack and others. There are two buildings attached by a covered walkway. Entrance is free except for special exhibits.

Attended WCNY preview for Downton Abby, season 5.Had an extra bonus after showing, tour of Tiffany Angel Windows and other glassworks.Very professionally organized event and tour. Had a wonderful time, thanks to WCNY and MWPI! Hope you host more of these special events. Wonderful!!!

Had an Amazing time at the The Golden Age of European Painting, one of the best show I have seen. Went there on multiple occasions

As well it should be, this was a very nice medium sized art museum and related topics. The docent who led our Tiffany windows tour was somewhat knowledgeable and didn't pretend to be the expert she wasn't but did a passable job. Her enthusiasm and that of other museum staff was noticeable; clearly those with who we dealt were dedicated and proud of their Utica gem. Our visit was fairly brief, concentrating of the Tiffany glass but as we strolled about we were impressed enough to discuss a return trip in the spring when an Impressionist exhibit is scheduled. The museum is free but special exhibits require a reasonable fee ($10 for Tiffany).

I've been here many times over the years and the majority of the exhibits are free. Recently saw the European Masters exhibit which was wonderful. Very accessible and they have a gift shop and cafe there as well.

Just south of the STanley Performing Arts Center is the MWPAI , now educationally affiliated with Pratt Institute. Features world class art exhibits, musical performances in the recital hall and a Concours d Elegance car show at their annual Sidewalk Art show every July. (where MY work has been exhibited from time to time. It was established by Utica's leading families...and is a source of pride to all. We just visited there for the European Masters exhibit featuring a scad of Rembrandts. How can you beat that. ?

Not to be missed. This well laid-out, lovely museum is not only FREE but boasts an impressive number of well-known fine art masterpieces. The room filled with military and war-themed works was especially moving. (Might be gone by the time you read this.) Further augmenting the charm of the museum was the yoga class taking place in the Great Room on the Saturday morning we visited, adding to the hushed reverence we felt while there.

Enjoyed the 20th century art and I noticed they have a charming interactive exploratory children's room. Definitely recommend this museum if you are spending time in Utica.

This art museum is about a mile south of downtown in a building designed by Phillip Johnson. The permanent collection contains at least one painting from every major American painter - this includes Ryder, Innes, Bellows, Henri, Pollack, Hopper, Pendergrast, Hassam, Homer and etc. It takes about 1 and 1/2 hours to go through the collection. Very good.

We went to The Munson Williams Proctor Institute on a recent Sunday having wanted to go there for some time. It is a short drive from Syracuse and parking is free in the back. By happenstance we arrived on the last day of a exhibit of European painting from the 18th and 19th centuries. Admission to the museum is free but there was a 10 dollar charge for the special exhibit. We took a docent lead tour of the exhibit which greatly increased our understanding and enjoyment of the art displayed, otherwise I think we would have walked through and found ourselves less than impressed. The museum has some wonderful contemporary art downstairs in a narrow hallway like setting. I would have loved to see these marvelous pieces in a lighter, airier setting. On the ground floor the contemporary pieces have a large scale setting. The museum is attached to the former home of some of the founders and offers a look at life in the Victorian age. We enjoyed a display of photographs of park and landscape then and now in the Utica area that was designed and developed by Frederick Law Olmstead. There is a cafe in the mansion side of the museum that looked most inviting but is not open on Sunday. I will look forward to a return visit when they have a special exhibit of interest to me.

A mid-sized art museum and adjoining historic house. The collection is remarkable, the historic house interesting, and the Philip Johnson main building is an interesting piece of architecture.Well worth it.

Went there to see the Golden Age, tour guide was pretty knowledgeable on that era. Found out some things about different artists that we didn't know before. Was not busy at all, you can take your time looking at each painting. It's free unless you take the tour then it's $10, but worth it.Had a good time.