Xuehua Jin is a Master's degree student at Missouri State but his biography is already quite impressive. Having founded a private art school in China and co-authoring three collections there, based on what I saw here, I'd sign up for an art class from this young master right now. 'The Truth of the Great Wall - 1' is a two-sided ink and charcoal drawing on cotton that stood in the center of a gallery and I came back to it again and again during my visit. 'Silent Excruciating' is a landscape featuring actual grass. 'The Lonely Road of Self-Redemption' is another landscape that employs tree bark. 'Masters from China' is a black and white landscape of acrylic, ash, and ink upon which a blood red section of a shirt hovers over it. His style is a mashup of Anselm Kiefer and free-wheeling calligraphic elements. I guess I should mention that there's more here. It's a small museum to be sure but there are some surprises in the permanent collection including an early Jackson Pollock and a deck of large playing cards by Jean DuBuffet. Manage your expectations and you may be glad you visited. read more

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Really nice variety of pieces, the facility is beautiful. There's an outdoor area that would be nice when it's sunny out. Everyone working there was really nice and helpful read more

Very nice little art museum. Not a huge amount of art work in here but the place is very well kept and seems to have some rotating displays as well. I recommend popping up to get your culture on. read more

Springfield Art Museum - Art Museums Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

love going to the museum it has esqusit art made by talented artist a lot of history behind it o just love the st pottery and art pieces from each era of your an art lover why not visit the Springfield art museum today read more

What a total disappointment this place has become. The lack of art is depressing, with more bare walls than filled ones, and extreme lack of fine art is even worse! The majority of art seems to be by students, or old hippy burnouts. They use to have a nice display of Asian art predating the new world, but they seemed to have sold off most of that. No real "mainstream" artists make an appearance in this museum, mostly 3rd string or unknowns. The other thing that REALLY bothered me is the pimple faced outcasts they hire here as "security." Armed with a polo shirt and radio, they follow you around at an uncomfortable distance acting as though they could do something besides scream for help if you decide to do anything to provoke them. The lack of great art, and undertrained staff is enough to keep you away... You'd probably have a better experience with local art at your nearest underpass. read more

Love this tiny gem! A lovely surprise to find a "big city" caliber art museum in a dinky little town like Springfield! This small town continues to delight me with it's growing number of Art & Music Festivals waiting to be discovered. There's much more to Springfield than Craft Festivals, Flea Markets and Buffeteria's! This city has a fine symphony with an engaging conductor, a respectable opera and nice contemporary theater group. All of these offer a season that has never proven to be predictable, pretentious or dull! There's a growing number of annual events that feature unique cultural exhibitions as well as chances to see an array of artists & performers from Springfield's two "sister cities" in Japan & Mexico. read more

Great exhibitions, beautiful building, nice people. And it is free! Yelp is complaining that my review is to short, but many words don't express that things are better, so I refuse. Just go there! read more

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I heart, heart, heart the Springfield Art Museum for many reasons. For one, it's cozied up next door to Phelps Grove Park and is a mainstay for the Phelps Grove neighborhood in general. Team Phelps! For two, the building is a modern, airy beauty on the outside and doesn't look like it could possibly contain the numerous halls on the inside. Off the top of my head, I think I can count six or seven different exhibit halls/rooms, not counting a courtyard stuffed with art installations, a monstrous auditorium, a quaint gift shop, and a hall of classrooms. The art exhibits themselves range from local artists to historical portraits to modern art. Much of the seating matches its respective wing. My absolute favorite part of the Art Museum is that you can sign up for classes like watercolor painting and ceramics. I took a ceramics class in the fall with Shannon and loved it so much that I signed up for a second one, which starts in January. The classes are small, the environment is therapeutic, and you really do learn a new skill and all the different ways to do it. Signing up for the class was easily the best post-grad decision I ever made! Oh, and I forgot to mention the best part about the museum: it's F.R.E.E. free. (entry, not the classes!). read more

Wasn't sure what to expect, but this museum is a gem. They have a nice range of art from 18th century to modern. I visited during the watercolors exhibit, which was amazing. Although I was only visiting, the art classes they provide is a bug plus. I also like the fact that they stay open later for the first friday art walk. If you are in the area,I implore you to check it out. And its free!! read more

Not as big as the ones we had back home in San Diego, but nice for a town as small as Springfield.

Lovely museum with a nice vatiety of paintings. We especially loved the watercolor exhibit! Their "POP" exhibit opens soon so we missed seeing it up close but could still see enough to satisfy me. read more

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This place is enormous, especially for a smaller city like Springfield. I really didn't expect its expansion since the 90's to be so extensive. I last visited as a kid in the 80's and it was a little eerie seeing the old wing (which used to be the entire museum). It has seemingly endless wings and a lot of really good art was on display during my visit. Free admission makes it a must-go! read more

This is a wonderful place to just relax and spend a day enjoying good art and learning cool historical facts about cultures and the past. Its layout is spacious and gives the opportunity to be calm and observant, truly taking in the art around you. It's quiet and serene and very soothing to just walk around and take things in at your own pace. The art itself is amazing, I especially love the sculptures. read more

LOVE bringing the kids here. They love looking at all the different exhibits and they especially enjoy going to the kids' room. It's free and there's a lot of parking. Definitely a great place to take your family. read more

I don't come here often enough. It is a wonderful museum with loads to look at without being cluttered. It is a clean layout with a nice flow that invites you to amble along and browse around. The exhibits change fairly often so be sure to check out their website to see what is there or just show up, I'm sure it'll be interesting. It's a great way to exposure yourself to some culture at no cost, though they do accept donations and you should help support the arts! read more

Very disappointed with the lack of art and talent. The staff was extremely rude & followed us around like we were going to steal something. There were 4 of us senior citizens. Will not be back. read more

Small but mighty, Springfield Art Museum has the feel and exhibition diversity you'd expect at a much larger establishment. The only thing holding it back from five star status, in fact, is its size, which left me hungry for more rather than satisfied by my afternoon of culture. read more

Very open and modern. Was very impressed with the museum and all the exhibits. Couldn't believe it was free but then again......donations are always helpful :) Will go again! read more