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    Fresno Art Museum

    4.4 (29 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Margaret A.

    Entering the building we were greeted warmly by the person behind the counter. The air conditioner was working wonderfully. Putting a spring in my step. This Museum is filled with a variety of exhibitions sure to please people from all walks of life. A gift shop is located in the lobby. A well spent afternoon soaking in detailed descriptions, stories and art forms.

    Tags from THE TAG PROJECT-- These tags were worn by Japanese Americans on the way to Internment Camps
    Anthony Y.

    Time to Support local art and culture in Fresno! I was invited to attend the Opening Reception to view Wendy Maruyama's THE TAG PROJECT that was Executive Order 9066! She made the personal decision to really look at this sorry chapter in America history as a Japanese American! And as a fellow Japanese American (Sansei) I wanted to support this event that is not talked about or many fellow Americans even know about the sacrifices that Japanese Americans had to endure in the relocation camps! The New Exhibitions Opening on 7/27/2024 featured: Wendy Maruyama a second generation Japanese-American who has been making innovative woodwork for over 40 years. Charles Gaines who celebrated his 80th birthday and was a Professor of Arts at California State University, Fresno from 1969 to 1990 before moving on to become a faculty member at the California Institute of the Arts in Santa Clarita. Grace Lin and her illustrations, Byzantine Icons from the A.P. Stefanopoulos Collection celebrating 100 years of St. George Greek Orthodox Church of Fresno. This was a great exhibition of different artists and history of art! Please come support a local museum!!

    Chiquita G.

    This museum is pretty small compared to bigger cities. You can walk through in about an hour or less. They are always putting new art pieces up and switching out the exhibits. Right now they have really cool art work by Maurice Sendak. They also had some photography pics too. Definitely a great place for the family to visit.

    Sisomvang H.

    One of my favorite things that I get to do at work is facilitate an Expressions through Art Class once a week so all concepts of art interests me. I have passed by Radio Park many times, but have never stepped foot in Fresno Art Museum which is an absolute gem in Fresno's own backyard and for only $10 for adults and $7 for children or you can get a $75 yearly membership for your family. Owner let me know they change exhibits every 5 months. I am sad I missed the Andy Warhol Exhibit last year. I actually got interested in this museum from seeing my friend, Chiquita who I melt through Yelp, write a review on Yelp and post photos. Warning: It is right in Radio Park on First and Clinton so you have some transients around it. We also saw a car packed with items with a large note around it blaming a certain race for the cost of living. Maurice Sendak Exhibit- 5/5 When I worked on the children's department at my work, one of my favorite books to read to the children were Where The Wild Things Are. The entrance with the backdrop was neat. Every illustration had a story. I loved the 8 panels of Macbeth and the end where Maurice Sendak thought a child eating his card was the highest compliment. The boat and tree with Max's Wild Thing cut out was cool. The Magic and Flair of Mary Blair Exhibit- 5/5 I have been to Disneyland many times and I honestly don't remember Mary Blair. However, my husband was elated that there was a Mary Blair Exhibit. Mary Blair illustrated the concepts of Its A Small World, The Headless Horseman, Peter Pan, Dumbo, Alice in Wonderland and Cinderella. It's a must see. Growing An Artist by John Parra 5/5- We did not spend as much time here, but the illustrations were about a child growing up helping his dad with landscaping jobs in the central coast was neat. We got there at 3 and they closed at 4 so we missed the Martha Casanave photos, especially of Father Frost and the Snow Maidens. It's definitely a cool place to take your children or go on a date if you're looking for a calm and chill night that includes an educational purpose.

    Clay Figures from Central America History. Veracruz Wheeled Jaguar and Veracruz Figure Playing with Dog
    Debra E.

    Do yourself a favor and get on the mailing list to receive upcoming events and exhibits postcards/emails. Always at least one artist with a connection to Fresno and the greater Central Valley region. Wide range of materials (nature, metal, plastics), forms (books, murals, sculptures, paintings, digital) and time (BCE Americas to contemporary). Multiple exhibition rooms, hallways and outdoor areas have well lit displays and easy to read description cards. Outdoor park has cobblestone, dirt walkways, tables and benches. Find items from exhibits plus interesting toys, books, food and more in the gift shop.

    Ethan H.

    Really enjoyed the Fresno Art Museum. Each little wing was for a different artist, and we saw a nice mix on display. I enjoyed the focus on the different people, different media types, and the lovely courtyard as well. It was a little chilly, which I understand helps with the art preservation but still - bring a jacket. It somehow felt a little empty, like the rooms were large but could have been fuller, but maybe the individual pieces were just a little small for the walls. It was still well worth it. The employees were delightful, and they were even serving cookies and cider in the main area for free. It was very nice art museum!

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    Nancy T.

    We needed to kill some time before heading to our B&B so decided to stop at this art museum. It's small and you can go through it in about an hour. I enjoyed some of the dresses and some of the artwork.

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    Erlinda G.

    Loved these artists.exhibit was great,not crowded and worth it. Staff was very kind and welcoming.

    Utopia
    Jose M.

    Doesn't look a ton from the outside but a ton of great pieces inside. Friendly workers and just nice, clean environment. The artwork is placed beautifully and just growing. From the Diego Rivera exhibit to the Utopia Exhibit, just great Fresno art and even the outside artworks are stunning.

    Deb N.

    I went on free Sunday, only three exhibit rooms were open and the outside sculpture garden. There are 4-5 other galleries but they were not open, prepping for some new exhibits. For a rainy May Sunday day, a half an hour to 45 minutes is ample time.

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    Had a little extra time and decided to check it out. It was a nice and everyone was even nicer.

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    This art museum is very clean and a nice museum to visit. It is hidden in the middle of Fresno but worth visiting if you are a local.

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    In addition to being an art museum, they offer fabulous weekend classes. I've done several on bookmaking and learned bunches each time.

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    Loved the Mini-Maker Faire at the Fresno Art Museum as well as discovering the Ansel Adams and Diego Rivera pieces.

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    I have enjoyed the observatory since I was a little kid. The view from the roof is always super cool.

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    Forestiere Underground Gardens

    4.8(607 reviews)
    6.5 mi

    This place blew me away. I had Rhanda (I think that's the spelling) as a guide and she was SO…read moreterrific. This is a historical landmark and she walked me through every room with great detail on the origin story and the rooms we were in. One of the best tour guides I've had. I have never experienced anything this - you have to really appreciate the amount of work, design and detail by Baldassare Forestiere - truly a feat! Very grateful the family makes this available for tours. Highly recommend if you appreciate gardening, architecture, art, engineering etc. They also did a great job of reminding me of my appointment and following up afterwards. If in Fresno area, this is a don't miss!!

    My family along with our cousins and aunt decided to tour the Forestier Underground Gardens. It was…read moresuch a gem to visit. The gardens were built in an unexpected park of Fresno and these is a lot of history behind them. Parking was somewhat difficult but once you enter, the staff were very kind, organized, and positive. Our tour guide Raul was super sweet and provided a lot of history regarding the gardens and the family who built them. Raul had my 3 young boys engaged and interested. He answered all my questions and was so open to conversation. You could tell Raul was proud to be there telling all of us how the Gardens came to be. The Gardens are very interesting. I've never seen anything quite like these. The smell of all the citrus trees combine with the natural cooling underground was amazing and made the tour comfortable. If you have any time i do recommend visiting these secret gardens.

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    Fresno Discovery Center

    3.9(113 reviews)
    2.3 mi

    We met family from Sacramento here today, we're from Bakersfield. We have never been here before…read more It was a great deal at $3/person, since it's the 1st sat of the month. We spent about 3 or so hours playing & exploring. It's really meant for younger ages,probably up until about 10-11. My son is going to be 11 next week & loved it because he loves dinosaurs, digging & science. Not sure i would go out of my way to go back, only because we don't live locally but if we lived in fresno I would consider getting a membership. They have a lot of great programs throughout the week which would be great for school field trips or homeschooling co-ops.

    Awesome place for the kids to learn and run around. Was looking for a place for the kiddos to play…read moreand I came across this. Came here once for my nephews birthday and haven't been back since, so it's been a while and I kind of forgot this place exists. You can get your tickets online, I happen to check at the right time because their prices and affordable on every first Saturdays of the month! The lady working was super friendly and helpful, she even told me they do music classes and that the kids are more than welcome to join. Around 11am they have a person doing a science presentation but unfortunately she was running late on her project and I overheard her being kind of rude and not in a good mood so we decided to move on to the next room. They were also selling boba and eggrolls outside, sorry I forget the name of the seller that had their booth there. The kids enjoyed the front area where they can dress up, draw and play with toys. There was also someone selling their 3D printed animals, which the kids loved so I caved and bought them all one plus help support small businesses. Overall it was a nice experience for the kids to enjoy.

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