What a gem! Want to see paintings, jewelry, photography, and ceramics by local artists? Stop by the…read moregallery. Interested in music? Check out the concerts or take a class. Community theater? Wonderful options at reasonable prices. The Wrap It Up holiday event is always a delight. The atmosphere is nice but not stuffy. Ok, I'm biased on the theater part -- I've seen numerous shows, been in some productions, and my kiddo participated in youth theater for years. And, I've NEVER been disappointed. The MAC goes for both "traditional" theater as well as cutting-edge productions. The directors work with local talent to help them grow into the best artists they can be at that moment in time. I'm continually impressed by the high quality of performances. Especially when I remember that the cast and crews are volunteers! I'm saddened to read James M's experience and I hope he talked with the MAC management about what happened. I found from personal experience the staff to be inclusive and respectful, and to be very receptive when there's a problem. My two cents -- great community art center!

They always have great programs. I've never seen a bad play here. I like the art gallery, too. It's…read moresmall, but they have new displays regularly and take great pride in featuring local artists.

Extraordinary!! What…read morea beautiful museum!! We have been wanting to visit the Museum of Art + Light since it opened. We finally made it to Manhattan to enjoy the Picasso interactive exhibit. It was breathtaking. We saw a van Gogh exhibit similar to this one in Las Vegas, but the Picasso presentation was superior. On the second floor, they have some prints and original works from Picasso on display to a company the interactive on the main floor. On the third floor was a wonderful display from various artists which incorporated the patrons looking at the art. Very cool. I almost liked the third floor better than anything. It was magnificent. There's a little art studio up there for people to experiment and play which also has the coolest matchbox collection I've ever seen. This is a true gem. We can't wait to return.

Really cool to have such a a great selection of art. The third floor with the selection of art from…read morethe private collection was my favorite, and there were plenty of things for younger kids to do as well. The cafe was particularly beautiful and the view was amazing. The gift shop had super cute souvenirs!

Great attraction. First floor includes more traditional museum type exhibits and is geared to…read moreadults AND young people. There is a lot of history and information on the tall grass prairie. The 2nd floor includes a lot of interactive exhibits and displays and is geared primarily for kids. Not much for adults. The third level includes an outdoor terrace. The weather today was not conducive to enjoying the outdoor environment. Adults- allow 1-2 hours. Adults with kids - allow more.

There are so many educational displays in this discovery center. They really make it fun to learn…read moreabout tallgrass prairies. I thoroughly loved all of the displays, the view of Manhattan from the rooftop, and the educational and enjoyable immersive theater. Do not miss the 15 minute theater experience where they engage all of your senses to learn about the Flint Hills. It's worth visiting Manhattan just to explore this place.

Great, quick, and free spot to hang for a bit and check out some cool, local Kansas artists and…read moretheir works! Loved the diversity in artists, but wish there was more informative history about the artists or work. There was only a sentence or two about most pieces and it didn't really give me the background or meaning the piece was telling. Parking could've been a little clearer as well as I didn't know if I was in the correct lot or the student one which does get ticketed.

It's a small museum and they kind of try and do a little bit of everything with it, just in small…read moreversions. When I visited, there was a modern photography exhibit, a small exhibit displaying 1800s Kansas art, a small exhibit showing some pottery (I didn't really go in here so I can't tell you much about it) and a really cool exhibit of 1930s art and posters from the 1930s labor period. All of it was cool, but considering the space issues, I wish the museum would focus on one or two exhibits that were a little larger and more in depth.

This place is such a beautiful addition to K-State. The best time to visit in my opinion would be…read moreeither right as spring is starting or after summer to mid-fall. This is when all the buds are blooming and the garden has its full potential. This is a great place for photos, a chance to look at unique flowers, or even a place just to clear your mind. My favorite part about the gardens is how many butterflies there are here. There are groups of butterflies that flock to the flowers and allow you to admire them (even up close!), which is so cool. Admission to the gardens is free, but there is an indoor exhibit that runs either $3 or $5 dollars. Try stopping by next time you're close!

We visited the gardens today and we thought they were just "fair" (on the other hand, admission is…read morefree). There were a few nice statues, but don't bother going out of your way to visit.

Such a great place! Friends can gather for a night out and enjoy a fun class with a very helpful…read morestaff. Everyone was friendly and available to help at a moments notice. I highly recommend this place for a night out in Manhattan, KS.

My husband and I had a wonderful time, staff was awesome and the projects came out beautiful!read more