NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale

Very quaint, but a smaller venue. They had a great sampling of various art styles and a wing featuring Latin American artists. The feature exhibit is the larger than life artists Cristo and Jean Claude who wrapped 14 Biscayne Bay islands in pink. Photos, video, drawings, models, and permits are on display. They also have materials of what was used, particularly the pink polyurethane tarp.

Absolutely terrific! Exhibit of the Christos Surrounded Islands, well worth a visit. A very impressive feat captured in all the details.GO before it goes the end of February 2026.

I came around mid day during the free first Thursday. Such an interesting and varied collection. Can’t wait to go back for the next one to see their new exhibits.

Visited the Museum in May 2025 , first floor exhibition should have came with a warning of depression , sadness and anxiety. I know art is selective and in the eye of the beholder but seriously it did not give off a good feeling. Lucky on the second floor there was a Haitian artist that was more pleasant to look at . Second floor also displayed a few hundred pictures that gave us something to talk about . Overall we enjoyed the visit although I almost asked for a portion of my money back. Sorry.

I enjoyed the museum very much. Got lucky enough to join a tour and I’m so glad I did because it made me see the art in a whole new way. The older gentleman with short hair and glasses and the younger guy with long curly hair (sorry I forgot their names) were great guides! My favorite piece was by vanessa german

I visited the NSU Art Museum in Fort Lauderdale for First Thursdays and was excited to experience what I had heard was a vibrant and welcoming event. The children’s activities were truly well done—creative, engaging, and a great way to introduce young minds to the art world. The art exhibits themselves were impressive and thoughtfully curated. Unfortunately, despite these highlights, my overall experience was extremely disappointing. During our visit, my family and I were followed by not just one, but two staff members. It was very clear we were being racially profiled, which made us feel uncomfortable, unwelcome, and deeply disrespected. It overshadowed everything the museum had to offer. We spoke with management to express our concerns and share how this treatment impacted our visit. While we were heard, the experience left a lasting impression—and not a good one. I can’t in good conscience recommend this museum to others, especially families of color. No one should have to endure being watched and judged simply for existing in a space that should be open and inclusive to all. Museums are supposed to inspire and educate, not alienate.

Not a bad place to spend an afternoon. $16 might be a bit too high for the experience. Some pieces of art were great (like the piece with beads), others not that inspiring (I'm not a fan of seeing the pencil markings bleed through the paint). Tourists strolling downtown would enjoy it because they can see all of it quite quickly, in about an hour, and continue to enjoy other parts of downtown. But for serious art enthusiasts, you may find it more rewarding to check out art galleries on Las Olas, and Flagler village and ArtServe. The art surrounding the old Sears center on US1 is incredible...and free...just look out your car. I felt that the level of effort and craft that went into those pieces was just far greater. The staff were really friendly and the cafe looked nice though. I think the museum has great potential considering its size and layout. My opinion might brighten up if I see different exhibits in the future.

Very small museum with only 2 floors. Takes 30 mts to an hour to see it all. Overhead spot lights caused distracting glare on the art. It was overkill that 4 rooms were dedicated to one artist, Louis Glackens. A retrospect of 3 local artists was shown. It's great to support local artists but the pieces were lacking. Gift shop was nice. Staff and security were polite. Would not come back.

Fabulous Museum! Although I live nearby , I had the pleasure of seeing the latest exhibition; photographs from Joel Meyerowitz-I had not heard of him but his photographs transported me to a time in the 70's and 80's when people were interested in living in the moment-many of his photographs capture the subjects in a specific moment -with a certain fleeting gaze - where they have a specific emotion or experience-several shots were taken on cape Cod-and they really captured the look of the beach towns. I also love their cafe and this from a New Yorker who is spoiled by good food; Try their coffee or their salads- both are great I am very impressed that a smaller city has such an interesting museum and think it's a great asset to the community !

We came for Sensory Saturday , last second Saturday of the month and it was AMAZING! This is a new sensory-friendly program FREE for children on the Autism Spectrum ages 6-17 and their families. You can experience NSU Art Museum from 9:30 - 10:30 am on the second Saturday of September, November, January and March, before regular museum hours. All of the staff that was around for the kiddos were so involved, helpful and accommodating for them and their family. I couldn't believe how thoughtful and sweet they were. As a homeschooling mama of one with sensory issues kiddo that has gone to other museums with a special program, this is probably the best program. I did see their art collection and it was most definitely lacking. I would've have liked to have seen more art but the museum is wonderful to walk through.

Came by for the Bank of America free museum weekend for BOA cardholders, and was happy to see Walasse Ting exhibit go so hard! A lot of beautiful pieces. It was the perfect rainy day activity to enjoy some art in DT FTL. Parking garage across the museum always comes in clutch when using the parking app. No masks anymore.

Looking for something to do today, we decided to check out this museum. The entrance fee was reasonable. However, the museum was smaller than I thought it would be. Plus it had a lot of modern/abstract art, which is not my cup of tea. There were some good exhibits tho. There is also a gift shop and cafe which we didn't check out.

I've been here many times. This time we came for Starry Nights, held the first Thursday of every month. which includes free admission and 2 for 1 drinks. We loved all the exhibits, one was a hommage to Hollywood stars. The dresses in the The Swans: Artwork by Karen Kilimnik & Dresses from Stephanie Seymour, March 12 - October 1, 2023, were beautiful. The museum has no parking however there are public parking garages right next door.

Called before driving down and was a little taken aback by the unwelcomeness of who I ended up speaking to on the phone. On phone I seemed to establish I could use my "reciprocity" through my paid local Museum membership. The recordings on the computerized answering service I reached before reaching a live person seemed of low quality and on one I can hear dog barking in the background. Telephone menu option for "exhibits" (pretty sure this is phone Option I'm thinking of) referred me to the website. Not entirely sure of what was on exhibit took a chance on a rainy Saturday a.m. of Labor Day Weekend 2023 and ventured to downtown FTL. Parking was supposedly right across from NSU Museum so the first lot I tried was a Hyatt hotel lot but that was unmanned, may have been full, and necessitated us backing out twice. The museum sits at 1 East Las Olas directly across the street from Huizinga Park. The second lot we drove into was a City parking lot designated by signage as: "City Park." At a little after 11 a.m. no staff and only one homeless man was there in the lot. Parking seemed easy enough so we proceeded towards the museum on foot. A friendly staff member was at the front opening table umbrellas and at front reception desk we headed to "Admission." That turned out to be the right place and we were asked whether we'd been before. I explained I had been here before for a party (Catered Affair, in evening) but not for an exhibit. I did a little analysis concluding for purposes of today, at least, no had not been here before. Unclear which category we were put into and the next question was our zip code. It took about 5 minutes and we were in. Signage at Admission indicated adult admission fee is now $16 and that for people aged 65+ there is a reduced Senior Citizen priced admission fee of $10, I think, ... good to know. As on the phone, reception staff had little in the way of personality. Oh, well. The cafe was visible to left of Admission and to left of that is a small gift shop occupying a corner. It was all very attractive and inviting-looking, thank goodness. Two levels of exhibits were on display and there was lots to see. First, downstairs, we viewed Toulouse-Lautrec (French) which when combined with three other offerings was a 4-part exhibit. Nice. Took elevator to second floor for permanent collection of a Philadelphia born artist and also saw beach/maritime art and a Hollywood exhibit which included photos of Elizabeth "Liz" Taylor related art, including a big Diamond and her jewel boxes. The visit, though tiring with so much to see, was fine until we reached our vehicle where a $40 Citation parking ticket had been placed on our windshield. That was upsetting and prompted me to telephone once again to this museum stating "never again." Overall, a decent visit. Due to the negative parking occurrence it is unlikely I will return anytime soon. I may consider returning after Year 2028. Three stars overall.

I haven't been to this museum in years! When we had some recent time off from work, we decided to have a "staycation" day and went to some of our favorite tourist spots. On this particular day, NSU was setting up a big part of the museum for a future exhibit so while that was a little disappointing, everything else on display was done very well and we spent quite some time enjoying the art and installations.

Went with my 15 year old daughter. Very underwhelming. Not super expensive so I guess it's ok but wasn't very large. We love art, we could have skipped this and been fine.

The last time I went, I took advantage of the Free weekend of the month offer to Bank of America holders. You get in for free, so it's a good way to check out a museum before really committing to an annual membership or to learn more about it. The mission of NSU Art Museum is to provide opportunities to access, learn from and be inspired by all types of art forms throughout time and from around the world. They do a good job to engage a wide audience by offering diverse and innovative exhibitions, dynamic education and public programs, and by developing an exceptional collection. When I went, I liked the exhibits, but it did not moved me. I don't know if it's because of the small footprint of the museum or the layout, but I was not very impressed with my visit. The permanent collection contains more than 7,500 works and is known for its significant collection of Latin American, contemporary art with an emphasis on women, Black and Latinx artists, and African art that spans the 19th to the 21st-century. Among its highlights is the country's largest collection of 19th and early 20th century paintings and drawings by the American realist William Glackens, the most extensive holding in the U.S. of works by post-World War II, avant-garde CoBrA artists (acronym for Copenhagen, Brussels and Amsterdam) who resisted German occupation during World War II and emerged in the war's wake. The Museum draws from its collection for exhibitions exploring issues that resonate with the South Florida community and contribute to productive discussions that address identity, inequalities and injustices, encourage empathy and compassion, and inspire wonder. So, that means that you can always keep an eye on what's coming to be the museum and pick the artwork that will most likely moved you.

I was pleasantly surprised by the museum. I was in the area for happy hour and had some time to kill and so my friend and I decided to check this place out. I have a Bank of America card and they have an offer where various museums are free the first weekend of the month for the cardholder. The price of admission is only $12 but it was nice to go in for free. It's a small museum with a few exhibits but they were all interesting and the pieces on display were beautiful. I do wish there were more details on the pieces/exhibits, maybe an audio tour. However, if you are in the downtown FTL area, I would highly recommend to stop by.

My school and I came to NSU Art museum for a field trip for our students. This museum has a tremendous amount of beautiful art and sculptures that are captivating. The museum is 2 floors, and separated by different exhibits based on a theme or an artist. Each art is displayed in perfect lighting and spacing so you can get a good 360 view of all the art pieces. I do advise this museum is not the best for little children (elementary and middle school). The artwork is very delicate and intricate, so small children have to be very careful around the pieces. Also the museum is not an interactive museum to where small kids would keep entertained for long periods of time. High school and older children enjoyed the experience very much, and immersed themselves in it.

I remember when this current museum location broke ground (it had been in a couple other places on Las Olas Boukevard). And over the many years since, I've come for various events, charity functions, and exhibits -- most notably the King Tut one in 2005 and also the Vatican Treasures more recently. But it's been a few years since my last visit. There is limited street parking, but the easiest place and shadiest is the city parking garage. It's located across the street and you can walk through the back way across the courtyard to access the entry doors. We visited on the first Thursday of the month to take advantage of the free museum entry. You just need to give your zip code to the admissions people at the check in desk. There's also a plexiglass box for cash donations, and you can make a contribution of your choice there, if you wish. We started on the second floor to walk through some of the 8 different portrait exhibits and view the various works of art displayed. It's helpful to pick up a map at the check-in desk before you explore to see the floor plan, if you're looking for a specific artist. I was particularly interested in seeing the Anna Sui collection. This was located in the first floor. She attended Parsons School of Design briefly when my girlfriend taught there, but her clothing designs have always intrigued me. And being somewhat of a contemporary, I lived through (and wore) the various phases of her collections -- mod and hippy and retro and punk, to name a few. Although I could never afford her actual clothes, elements of her designs filtered down to the public. I loved almost every outfit that was displayed here. The clothes are shown in photographs, and ads, and in working boards, and on the manikins grouped by themes. In addition, you see her other signature collection items -- from purses to perfume; cosmetics to eyeglasses... It was a great way to spend a couple hours immersing in art and culture. And a nice change from the usual Florida summer activities.

9/17/22 was Smithsonian's FREE Museum Day. You get to select from a list of participating museums to visit free with one guest. I chose this one to take my friends because it's situated in a great sightseeing area of Las Olas, Riverwalk. It's not congested like the downtown area. Loved their Keith Haring exhibit!!! You could easily miss a section of the museum if you don't take the elevator from the Gift Shop up to 2nd flr. Lots of European art in that section. Definitely a Must See in Fort Lauderdale.

This review is specific to the Anna Sui exhibit "The World of Anna Sui" which is on display until October 3, 2021. The exhibit is pretty large and in my opinion beautifully curated. The job is to leave someone who knows nothing about the show with a greater understanding, and to teach those that know a lot about the subject, things they didn't already know. That was well accomplished with boards that matched the numbered outfits, which went into detail on the inspiration and explanation of her thinking (or the designer in her house that did that particular outfit). I really enjoyed the Vogue layout of Andy Warhol superstar Baby Jane Holzer with the clothing displayed beside the photos. I think anyone with an appreciation of fashion or art or even rock and roll, should make a point to attend. Honestly, it's fabulous. Five stars.

I wasn't sure what to expect, but I definitely enjoyed spending an hour or so looking at the art in this museum. The museum is two floors and is much larger than I expected it to be. There were a variety of art installations and something for everyone. They run specials as well. On the first weekend of the month, Bank of America card holders can get in for free. If you're a resident of Fort Lauderdale, you can get in for free the last Sunday of the month.

An integrative canvas of ruminating textures well hung, under the roof of the NSU Art Museum Ft. Laud. Serving the community and guests of greater Fort Lauderdale an encapsulated oasis of art and cultural arcana. I nearly missed the Anna Sui exhibit before it exited the runway in the main exhibit hall as I was fashionably late to this incredible tributorial. An autobiographical rainbow spanning the life and career of a classic American success story, woven in the musings of idealism and embroidered in passion. Upstairs the after party was total "Sartorial Anarchy" hosted by famed portrait photographer Ike Ude. The Haute Monde of Nollywood as captured by the lense of Ike Ude with the narration of an intimate chat with the photographer. What will trend next at the NSU Art Museum!?

I was not a fan of any of the art installations that they had. There was not much to see also. It was definitely not worth that admission ticket price and I definitely will not be going back.

It was Bank of America's free museum day so I came by to see what was new. Unfortunately they are between exhibits so now was not a good time to go. The museum isn't large to begin with and the entire first floor was empty except for the Indigo Room and on the second floor the William J. Glackens room was closed for preparation for the upcoming Renoir exhibit later this month. The rest of the second floor had a lot of empty wall space. What was left was a small African tribal art exhibit and a few Picasso pieces. I put an hour on the meter but I only needed 15 minutes. I have had a lot of great memories of blockbuster exhibits at this museum. They had an exhibit of Princess Diana's dresses including her wedding dress after her death. Many years ago they had a King Tut exhibit and the last time I visited the museum I enjoyed the art of Frida Kahlo and her husband Diego Rivera. Unfortunately these type of events are a rarity. If you don't have a Bank of America card which makes the museum free during the first weekend of every month the museum also host a free night the first Thursday of the month. In addition to the galleries the museum has a small gift shop and cafe. I love to support the arts but I will examine the website more closely before I pay another visit.

Gosh! NSU art museum never seizes to amaze me. This gallery of art constantly time and time again has beautiful showcases that I can walk through over and over until closing time. A close friend of mine is currently working at this museum and he always takes a moment from his work to give us some backstory on certain pieces. I was lucky to see the Frank Stella exhibit several times while I made a home in the NSU art museum. Every piece after the next literally keeps you in awe at how amazing his art is. NSU art museum is an ease to maneuver around minus the wild construction that's consistently taking place right on Las Olas. Luckily enough there are a number of parking garages in the area and street parking as well and they both only cost you a few dollars. Now NSU art museum isn't gigantic so you'll find yourself in there for maybe 2 hours tops unless you take a break in the cafe for coffee or even a glass of wine. You also have an amazing assortment of really nice buys in the gift shop. Everyone working at NSU art museum is pleasant, friendly and beyond welcoming as they're trying to expand more to the public. At the low price of Adults: $12 and college students (with a valid ID):$5 I highly recommend for anyone alone or in groups to stop in.

Sometimes I like to give Fort Lauderdale, or South Florida in general a lot of crap for not having much in terms of art & culture. If it's not a beach or night club it doesn't matter. But sometimes you forget there are things right at your fingertips and while they may go under the radar, they are still worth your time. A friend suggested we check out the museum; a museum I've driven by often but completely forgotten about. I jumped at the chance to finally feel like I was in, "a real city" so off we went. Parking was easy. There is a pay lot right across the street. As soon as we walked in I was kind of surprised at the size of the place. It was much, much larger than I anticipated. Upon entering you'll see a café and gift shop and the welcome desk where you pay. As we entered we were told there was no fee, but rather, a donation. I thought it was odd because there was a $12 fee listed online. And I quickly realized later why. Most of the exhibits are held on the second floor. As I looked at the map, four of the five rooms were under construction for future exhibits. Great in theory, but we only had one exhibit to look at. While it was interesting, especially if you enjoy anything with French influence, I was a little bummed out because how long can you look at one single exhibit? The exhibit was called, "Midnight in Paris & New York- Scenes from the 1890s-1930s". The exhibit featured artwork from William Glackens and his contemporaries. Overall the pieces are interesting and beautiful and made for a good hour of perusing, but I would have enjoyed seeing other exhibits which weren't opened until later in the month. I guess I wish the attendant would have told us why it was donation only up front instead of letting us find out for ourselves. I'd love to come back and see the museum when it's full or art, culture, and anything else they can think of. It's a great way to educate yourself, as well as entertain yourself. The museum reminds me that there is more to do than the beach.

We saw that on the first Thursday of every month from 4-8pm it is free admission so decided to check it out. The current exhibit was mostly work from Pablo Picasso and a few others. There was a exhibit that featured African masks and artwork as well. Parking is metered parking and can be very hard to find. The did have 2-for-1 drink specials at their cafe during that time as well. Overall, it's small and the art work wasn't to our particular liking. They did have activity tables for kids and teens though so a great place to take the family for a bit to get some culture.

This is a wonderful museum. It's not huge but the majority of the galleries rotate their exhibits so it's constantly changing. And on the first Thursday of every month, admission is free from 4:00 until 8:00. Currently the Frank Stella Exhibit is on display. Google him if you don't know who he is. I'll post a few photos so you can see his work. It's rather modern (he's still creating) yet eclectic. His work runs the gamut from monochromatic to colors so wild and vibrant you have to wonder what they would look like under a black light. The museum is in downtown Fort Lauderdale. Across the street is a park that borders the river. It's a very cute area and a nice way to spend a little time away from the frantic pace outside.

It's not expensive but not worth the time. We spent about 30 minutes there. The art is mostly made by college students. A lot of it is pretty dark. For instance, there was a huge exhibit by an artist whose artwork is primarily based on the graveyard theme.

Lovely museum! Located in the heart of Downtown Ft Lauderdale, NSU Art Museum is really a nice cultural addition to Broward County. I have been here for both artists talks and just exploring the museum. What's nice about this museum is that they do frequent events in addition to having art to appreciate. Some of the events are on the pricer side but I believe it is cheaper if not free if you are a museum member. I enjoyed some exhibits more than others, from what I hear either the exhibit is amazing or it's less than what one would expect. They have large spaces for events which is interesting but unique. I enjoyed the Frida exhibit and the Bellisima fashion exhibit.

We had a group Field trip with several artists from the zero empty spaces locations. It was a great experience. I hadn't been to this museum since the late 80s when I went to the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale. We got to speak to the curator and met one of the exhibiting artist from the Bakerhouse studios. Very inspiring.

The mission statement: 'NSU Art Museum provides exceptional access to the highest level of artistic expression.' Well, unless that access involves personal non-flash photography within its walls. Cameras continue to be unwelcome here and this museum is among a dwindling number of artistic curmudgeons in North America that continue this antiquated practice. More frustrating is that much of the permanent collection remains hidden away. Granted, the Chuck Close and Bellissima Italian high fashion exhibitions were worth the visit but how about following the path of so many other museums that encourage cameras and 21st century social media. You've got a good collection: let folks see it.

We came here to celebrate my moms birthday over the weekend and had an awesome time. There was some street parking and a garage nearby. NSU students and Broward College art students get in for free. A senior discount is also offered. The girls working the admissions were very sweet, great customer service. We spent a couple hours here, but probably could've enjoyed it for a bit longer. The exhibits were the perfect variety of styles and mediums. I particularly liked the Anna Sui and Thomas Bils exhibits. All employees wore masks and there were ample hand sanitizer dispensers dispersed throughout the museum. I definitely recommend checking it out!

I have raised my rating of NSU Art Museum to 4 stars because: 1. They have been staging some extraordinary exhibitions - Clemente, Kiefer, and currently Stella. For a small museum like NSU to take on such giants of contemporary art (and present them well) is praiseworthy. 2. They have finally permitted photography in their galleries, as most other art museums do. Or, was this only for the Stella show? If so, thank you Mr. Stella and lenders to this exhibition. The only negative for NSU is limited space. They need a major expansion so that a great exhibit like Stella does not take up 90% of their space. By no means do I imply that the Stella show should be smaller. I am arguing that a special exhibit should not take up more than 50% of a museum's space so that visitors may also enjoy the some of the permanent collection (currently only a little Glackens etc. is on view). As Frank Stella said, "Making art is complicated because the categories are always changing. You just have to make your own art, and whatever categories it falls into will come later."

We were disappointed to have arrived and not have been able to view the first floor due to renovations and new installations. Great artwork on the second floor nonetheless. Will return when renovations are done to view the missed floor. Small but nice overall. Would recommend calling prior to visiting to ensure all floors are available for viewing

I love art museums and this one is awesome. It's not too big, so you can get through all the exhibits in a couple of hours if you want to. But you can also spend all day here if you want to experience all of the audio visual presentations fullly. But the staff is what is truly great here. Very friendly and helpful. A+

Every time I've visited this museum I've always had a very good experience, the exhibits were always unique and some even interactive. I definitely recommend this museum if you would like to see something interesting and fresh.

As art museums go, the Fort Lauderdale Museum of Art is a hit or miss deal. They really hit it when they put on big time or special exhibits such as when they did the King Tut, but at other more average times or for a permanent collection displays there isn't much if anything all. My recommendation would be that before visiting this museum, check to see what might be on display in order to see if it is of any interest to you. Being so hit and miss, kind of changing with whatever display it may have, makes it rather difficult to rate as the tendency is to rate the display rather than the museum though what they do put on display, they do put on a good display. As for the facility itself, it isn't all that large and for most people a simple hour would cover it. It's also highly secured with museum guards all over the place and with a no picture taking rule. But since there usually isn't anything worth seeing there isn't anything you'd really want to take a picture of anyway. All I can honestly say about it is that unless there is something here that strikes you as worthy of seeing, don't bother yourself with it.

While visiting my dad in Ft. Lauderdale this past December my wife and I decided to visit the NSU Art Museum on a dreary rainy day. The main exhibit at that time was a history of television. The exhibit space had many TVs on the walls showing programming from the 50's and 60's that I had not seen in quite some time. Scenes from the Twilight Zone and Ernie Kovacks Show were my favorites. Advertising from television was also on display. This was a treat for my wife who does not like modern art. The majority of the exhibits are modern art and it's always nice to see works from Picasso that I had not seen before. Being a photographer I always like to see photographs from photographers I am not famiiar with. The WWII photographs made by Lee Miller were on display. Lee Miller was a fashion photographer who was based in England and photographed for British Vogue. The magazine had sent Lee to the front to cover the war from a different perspective. Her photography is very powerful especially the photographs taken in Germany of the concentration camp survivors. While in Germany she had the chance to stay in Hitlers residence. There are photographs of her taking a bath in Hitlers bathtub. Amazing photography. I picked up a copy of her book "Lee Miller's War" from the NSU gift shop. The museum also has a very good cafe where my wife and I had lunch. The cafe is next to the gift shop. If you find yourself in Ft. Lauderdale go check out the NSU Art Museum you'll never know what you'll find on display.

I enjoyed my time viewing the different exhibitions at this Art museum. I really loved the art that was on view for the happy exhibition. I didn't have much time at the art museum due to catching a flight but I would highly recommend going and supporting.

The HAPPY EXHIBIT is a MUST EXPERIENCE for a wonderful day at a time when we need it the most. I feel you MUST always see a museum with a docent. We were lucky to have Allison as our docent. I went with 8 women who have seen museums all over the world from the Hermitage to the Louvre. EVERY lady said that THIS HAPPY EXPERIENCE WAS THE BEST EVER!! I am NOT exaggerating. So if you are having a day where you need to be UPLIFTED...go to the NSU Art Museum and have a wonderful HAPPY day!!

There were often hip hop classes in front of this museum as well. Wish I'd known earlier about that

Stopped by and checked out the museum on their starry night thursdays where it's free entry. First point off goes to the lack of free parking on the premises, which already made me not want to go, but my interest to check it out was a little bigger than the detracted interest from the parking. I only checked out the collections in the main building, because I didn't realize their permanent collection was somewhere else. Never was told, no signs, nothing. I didn't try hard to find it, I just thought it was a rotating exhibition even though I was sure I saw "picasso" mentioned on the website. The entry in on the free night was simple enough, and they have a great, if small, exhibition on African Art. It was well worth it if just to browse the collection since they had a great writer write up the introduction and other descriptions of the collection. For this, I appreciated the exhibit more. They have quite a few provocative and mature content pieces upstairs which were thought-provoking and interesting to look at, but I spent no more than an hour contemplating them. The talk on African Art was great and a nice addition to the event. I think if they have good exhibits, it's definitely worth checking out, but I guess you never know until you go either. They had a lot of kids art activities, so the downstairs was pretty loud and noisy. I was surprised by how many security guards they had, and even though they have a policy on no picture taking, there were still people taking pictures unabashedly. Upstairs they seemed to have a food and wine area...I'm not sure what it was for but seemed very fancy. Anyways, it's a nice way to spend an evening by yourself or with one or two other people.

I have lived in Florida since June 2002 and have been impressed on many occasions with the amazing special exhibits at this museum. Of course, my all-time favorite was the Princess Diana exhibit which included her magnificent wedding dress. The current exhibit, Italian fashions from 1945 to 1968, is an absolute "must." Since I visited with my family, I was only in the museum for one hour. However, I would be glad to return and stare at some of those gorgeous dresses for much longer. One ballgown was worn by Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. The Bulgari jewelry alone is worth the entire cost of admission. There are also purses and shoes, as well as photos and digital media. There is a huge parking garage only one block north of the museum. Be sure to stop at the lovely gift shop. Every Fort Lauderdale resident and visitor should check out this museum!

We finally made it to the Stella exhibit. It was great, beautifully arranged and very well described. The other exhibit was the Midnight in Paris. Just a lovely exhibit bringing together amazing fine art and decorative pieces to tell a story of the arts in Paris. It's a smallish museum, but certainly a gem. The gift store is great, lots of books, jewelry, and other gifty items. There's also a small café. And, parking is easy, with a city garage nearby.

We were expecting so much more !! On the website, it was written like there would be thousands of pieces of art, but there were just two presentations with at most 50 pieces.. However, the place is stunning and its a great alternative to the beach when its rainy in Fort Lauderdale!

Hey Sunshine, better not wear your "Look at me, I'm such a rebel" Che T-shirt here for awhile. At least not until they remove the anti-Castro art filling up one wing of this beautiful modern museum. Some of this artwork was quite moving and it was a pleasure for me to get to see this contra (pardon the pun) perspective when liberal art has been so popular for so many years. Many of these pieces were large and grim, depicting los balseros (rafters) tempting fate to get to America from a totalitarian Cuba, or a triptych of a determined boxer who just punched Castro's light's out as he clutches a bloodied knife, among many others. I doubt we'll ever see this exhibit here in LA but the Warhol Mao multi-head was a colorful, if anachronistic, contradiction (there I go again) to the anti-Castro art. Another wing contained a set of extremely gaudy furniture and accessories once owned by some cougar named Dorothy Draper in this tres expensive 'hood. It was so gaudy, I almost threw up walking through it and I couldn't imagine a mansion filled with this crap but they say she was "America's Fabulous Decorator" (ugh). Apparently, she ruled the roost around these parts so maybe I better show some respect.......bah! The best part, for me, was the early American concept cars on display, some of the autos right out of the Jetson's. High performance engines powering sleek, streamlined vehicles with hideaway headlights, rain sensors, automatic windows and doors...I was amazed that they had this technology that long ago. I fell in love with the red 1941 Chrysler Newport LeBaron, but no, they wouldn't let me take it out for a spin. I even tried lying, saying I was a Republican**, still no deal. If you can get over the size of the mansions with their mega-yachts docked pier-side along Los Olas Blvd. and have a little time before boarding your crystal ship to more mundane places, this museum is worth a visit. And bring your bling but leave your Che shirt in the hotel. *clandestine pictures up...I'm such a rebel. **I'm not a Democrat either 6/1/08 update: Went to the Museum of Latin American Art and guess what? They showed this exhibit 12 Nov 06-4 Mar 07. I am human.

Very nice new Looking . Good seats large room we saw My Son the Waiter. One man show. Only one act more of a storyteller. Pretty fun guy. Again the theater had good action acoustics. Temperature was comfortable.

Hailing from the Cambridge/Boston area, and the 3 years of living in San Francisco for grad school, I've been somewhat spoiled by the exquisite exhibits that are showcased on the many different floors at a plethora of museums in those cities. However at Museum of Art this isn't the case. Although this museum has a spacious layout with beautiful pieces on both floors, I was able to view all exhibits in less than one hour. I'm not sure how much a membership costs, but I honestly don't think it's worth it because there isn't too much here to see. I'm giving it 3 stars because I love museums and I'm an art junkie that appreciates canvases filled with mixed mediums. Other notes: -Cafe with outdoor seating. -Metered street parking, although there is a garage nearby for museum visitors. -$10 for general admission. $5 for college students. -Closed on Mondays. -No photography allowed. There are plenty of guards to enforce this policy.

If you are in Miami and caught a bad weather, check this museum out! It's only two floors, so you definitely will not get tired. They have some cool stuff, but unfortunately you can't take pictures.. We spend an hour there, looked through everything! Everyone is so nice, especially lady's in the front desk. By the way, don't forget your student ID if you have one. It costs 5$ with ID and 12$ without. I would like to come again when they will have some new exhibition.

Very nice. The art is amazing. If you can get on a tour, I highly recommend you do. I came here last for the Stary Nights exhibit. The cafe downstairs is nice. 1/2 beer or wine for happy hour. A lot of people are mentioning that they came here for the King Tut exhibit 11 years ago. I was there and enjoyed myself. The first Thursday of every month has a kids day which is nice for parents to introduce their kids to art.

All depends on the current exhibit. NSU Art Museum is fine for what it is, which is basically a gallery for traveling exhibits. The permanent collection is mostly modern art, nothing too remarkable or memorable. We were fortune to visit during an exhibit of Frida Kahlo & Diego Rivera art. It was wonderful and well worth the visit. Be it not for an exhibit that interests you personally, the NSU is one that can probably be skipped.

A true cultural gem in the city! Let me start by saying that I relocated to the area from DC where I had been spoiled with access to world class museums left and right, with that said, I decided to checkout this local art institution in hopes of getting in touch with the artistic and cultural craving that I miss from DC museums. The moment I walked into the lobby I was immediately greeted by the friendly desk staff, some of which appeared to be students, this was refreshing as I have not always found museum staff to be the friendliest people at other museums.. One of the first pieces is the "Indigo Blue" room which I found quite interesting, I believe this is a permanent exhibit, I then made my way through some of the first floor rotating exhibits which at the time consisted of African art and early century prints, all interesting thus far.. Now comes the good part, the second floor truly transported me to an entirely different world that reminded me of DC museums, I found the Chuck Close photography exhibit to be incredibly immersive, the kind of exhibit that inspires you to pick up a new hobby, it kept getting better and better followed by the Belief + Doubt exhibit filled with endless amounts of modern art and mind-blowing creations, some of which felt like more than art.. Let's just say I was truly blown away, we are fortunate to have such an incredible museum in our own backyard, I am seriously considering becoming a member of the museum and recommend it to all seeking an artistic escape!

We were in town for a day before our cruise departed and saw street banners in town advertising an Impressionist show at the NSU Art Museum. We were able to find parking adjacent to the building on a Sunday and were able to spend an enjoyable couple hours here. The $12 admission was definitely doable. The building isn't so big that you are overwhelmed. The show was hung coherently, not too much curator babble crowding out the artwork. There were works by William Glackens, whom I did not know, but learned he helped art collector Albert Barnes of the Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia. The museum shop is a gem, as well.

At the museums monthly wine tasting- an amazing pairing of wines from Oyster Bay- the Pinot Gris was just recently released in October! Wow- smooth- fruity and 100% Pinot Gris grapes- next was a Sauvignon Blanc- I'm pretty much a Kim Crawford fan- so this Oyster Bay albeit was good- my preference was Kim the first pairing was a lovely shrimp ceviche- n next in line was a red- Grenache - Syrah blend- lovely had an interesting finish from the Barossa valley- one of the oldest vine areas- the finish was as if I were left waiting for more- next followed a Barrosa Valley estate Cabernet 2016 off the chart - in fact shared a 6 bottle spread w/friend n included the Pinot Gris ! A treat to enjoy some fine wines - individually $15-20 not bad/ the norm of good quality wines !!