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.

Eric R. and I brought our friends who were visiting from Oklahoma to see the new Museum of Art and…read moreLight on Saturday. When we walked in, we immediately were drawn to the beautiful chandelier of many colors. It appeared wise for Eric R. and I to become annual members, as that would be a better deal if we planned to visit twice in one year. It also came with two tickets to Mesmereyez, the immersive experience which currently is featuring Renoir. We checked our coats at the front and went first to Mesmereyez, which was really cool. Then we went to Cafe Azul, the third floor cafe operated by Radina's. After enjoying snacks and beverages, we toured the third floor, which has both a gallery right now of impressionist art and a learning lab filled with toy cars and campers. The impressionist art collection was incredibly impressive. I honestly did not expect to see Picasso, Max, Picot, Chagall, Renoir, and works by other famous artists. It was an impressive collection, and one of the Picot's was my favorite piece. Then we went to the second floor which had one small and one large gallery featuring digital art. That was really fascinating too. From the balcony we could see a giant eye on the floor of the entrance and a closer view of the chandelier. We stopped by the shop on the way out and looked around. This is a very nice place to visit, and I will definitely return. Access to Cafe Azul requires a museum ticket or membership. Annual membership includes 10% off at the cafe and store, two tickets to Mesmereyez, and then 25% off future Mesmereyez tickets. I highly recommend a visit here if you have time!

Staff was friendly and welcoming. Went with my partner during a less busy time and was able to find…read morethings and enjoy the space without worrying about crowding. Bookstore was a little overpriced, but otherwise great.

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.

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.

We visited the museum today - and although the building is attractive and it's in a parklike…read moresetting, it's small and therefore the selection of artwork is quite limited. There's an interesting-sounding temporary exhibit opening on Friday and the permanent exhibit was fairly nice, but don't bother going out of your way to visit the museum. Admission is free, and the two students working at the reception desk were very friendly.

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