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4.0 of 5 stars.
The review below saddens me. The folk art was perhaps my favorite collection; it really sets apart the High Museum -- where else can you see a wood whittler's church scene replica with moving wire...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Ok I majored in art history in college. I love art and generally the places that house it. The High Museum was a HUGE let down. For the size of Atlanta this is a ridiculous situation. Major city's are...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This museum's architecture is gorgeous...art in itself. The layout allows small intimate spaces for smaller collections, big open rooms for large installations and paintings, and open...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I had high hopes for the High Museum because I thought I was gonna see an amazing exhibit of Monet and Masterpiece from the Louvre. I am big fan of his waterlilies and I'm dying to go to Paris and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went this past Saturday....thoroughly enjoyed my morning here with a couple of friends...It was only $5 to get in on Saturday moning (before noon)....The Louvre Exhibit was great and I loved the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Friday Night Jazz at the High is a must-do. Went to see the Joe Gransden Trio on July 17 - highly recommend checking them out if they come back to the High. They did lots of rat pack classics and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Actually, the best kept secret at the High Museum is the Art Partners group. It's a 40 dollar add on that gets you a second publication offering smaller, more intimate events that are WAY more fun...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Friday Jazz at the High - is this the best kept secret or what?We're still new to Atlanta and the High has become one of our favorite places, so of course we're members.June was the first time we got...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We enjoyed the Monet's Waterlillies exhibit very much - beautiful light and space. The Louvre exhibit is very interesting also - many objects from history. Easy to get in and fun for the whole...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2009
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A friend and I share a dual membership. It has absolutely proven to be worth it. We go as often as we want and also get special member-only invites, all for free. The High has traveling exhibits so every few...
kudzu.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've only gone during the Friday Night Jazz, and the music has always been wonderful. It is usually packed as well, lots of people coming to see the arts.
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Did the Friday night jazz thing and checked out the Chinese Terracotta Army. The Army was pretty cool. But there wasn't exactly a ton of stuff to look at. I thought the Tut exhibit at the Civic Center...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
- The First Emperor. China's Terracotta Army - I had the privilege of seeing The First Emperor China's Terracotta Army exhibit at the High which was also my first visit to the museum a few weeks, or...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We've been members for a few years now, but we're just starting to really take advantage of our membership. For Christmas, I promised two of our guest passes to my parents to see the Terra Cotta...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow the High Museum is just full of beautiful surprises!!! I had never been to the High, had always heard lots about it and kept putting it on my list of places to visit here in Atlanta, just never...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Given that the High does not enjoy the endowments of the Getty, Metropolitan, or the Cleveland Museums of Art - the High Museum does a great job of making art accessible to the community. My son took...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, the Terracota Army exhibit is pretty cool! Anyway, I would definitely recommend going here. The collections are beautiful, and even for those people who aren't really into art (ahem- "me"- ahem)...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been coming to the HIGH since I was a wee little artsy girl. Being a native of Atlanta this was a once a year (at least) stop for me growing up. We all grow up and life gets busy. Even my moving...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went to go check out the First Emperor of China and Terracotta Warriors exhibit. I guess I was expecting more, but according to the pamphlet this is the most the Chinese government lent out for an...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I enjoy visiting the High, although I think it's lacking when compared with art museums in certain other cities (ie: Museum of Modern Art in NYC). The High has a large permanent collection, most of...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to the High just about once a year my entire life-- we always go to check out whatever show is going on right after Christmas. You know, to get some "culture" to somehow make ourselves feel...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Audio guides were included in our admission tickets but my boyfriend and I love hearing Southern accents. I only had time to see the Louvre show which was a great collection. If the architecture is...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, so, if you live in Atlanta you should get a membership to the High Museum. Why? It is our only art museum and it's not too bad...If you like American art they have a fair bit to offer you....
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The High seems to be getting better and better. I started coming here about a year before the new addition. The Louvre exhibitions have been great, and there have been two or three good exhibits...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was staying accross the street and my class got done early so I used the extra time to see the museum. The collection was eclectic but smaller than I would have expected. The peices that were there...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OK, so the High doesn't measure up to the vast collections seen in many European museums, but it is in its own right a darn good museum and it is steadily improving. I would suggest any out of towner...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2008
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Being a native Atlantan, it is nice to see such a great representation of our cultural growth over the years! The High is an Art Piece in itself and has great exhibits that my whole family can enjoy!
citysearch.com - user review - 12/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I feel like a jerk saying this about a decent museum like the High but I think it needs saying: The High is the perfect museum for the city of Atlanta because it has plenty of style yet lacks in...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2008
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I especially enjoy the Friday night Jazz at the High events held monthly. They always have a wonderful selection of talents. The atmosphere along with the wine, drinks and food offerings make this a great way...
kudzu.com - user review - 11/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I recently became a member after visiting several times. The High has so many great exhibits this year, that it seemed like the best choice. For only $75, I got a dual membership with my mother. We...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2008
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I purchased the student ticket to the museum for 15$, not a bad price but not a good discount either. The ticket person told me that i could see all of the exhibits. I walked through one wing of the museum and...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm so happy to be a High Museum member and supporter. Atlanta is truly blessed to have such a wonderful art museum right in the heart midtown. No, it's not as large nor does it have that robust of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2008
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If you haven't been to the High Museum you should go. It's a lively place with hands on art activities for children on Saturdays and music in the plaza or atrium throughout the year. Special exhibits like...
kudzu.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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I took 7 children to the High last year during a Family event they had that a friend gave me tickets to. We all loved it. One would think it wouldn't be easy to keep children interested in the Louvre exhibit,...
kudzu.com - user review - 08/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Houdon's sculptures were the highlight of this visit, interesting to see his use of different materials...marble and bronze were some that were on display. Different than the Matisse works that I was...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
What a difference nearly a decade can make. The first time I visited the High was when I'd first moved to Atlanta back in 2000. I was under impressed as I saw a building badly in need of endowment....
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2008
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Take a cool summer field trip here. There are interesting exhibits that come and go. You can learn something, treat yourself to some beautiful sights, and stay cool inside.
kudzu.com - user review - 07/05/2008
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We took a group of ten to see the Impressionists art exhibit. I can't believe I was that close to such great art. I could have touched it - but then someone would have probably tackled me.
kudzu.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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These exhibits are great and include areas for all types of art so those who appreciate certain types can go to those areas. THe staff works hard to bring new exhibits to the High each year. These are...
kudzu.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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This is such a wonderful place to bring any person of any age who is in love with any kind of art! You can learn so much about your favorite artists here!
kudzu.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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Have gone to High Museum of Art twice and the exhibits have been amazing. Enjoyed using the individual earphones.
kudzu.com - user review - 06/21/2008
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A great place to be a member because you get the advance notices on displays. Parking is a hassle but lots near are much easier and the same price. The special presentations, especially the Impressionists are...
kudzu.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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The permanent collections at The High are impressive, especially the modern art, for which they just built a new wing. If that weren't enough, The High always has interesting visiting collections from famous...
kudzu.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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This museum is great! Some of the exhibits change periodically, so it's always a little different. The staff is always very nice and of course, the art is always amazing.
kudzu.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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they have wonderful exhibits to go along with their impressive permanent collection. it's a great place to take a date. i love art.
kudzu.com - user review - 05/25/2008
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The High Museum is lots of fun and has great displays of modern art. However, they alsoget great travling exhibits that have really cool old art. Just last year they had a traveling Louve exhibit that I went...
kudzu.com - user review - 05/25/2008
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I visited the High Museum on several occasions. They always have fantastic rotating exhibits, as well as wonderful pieces of art that they keep year round.
kudzu.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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The High Museum is a great Art museum. There are all kinds of displays, some permanent, and some that change periodically. There is art from well known artists, as well as lesser known artists.
kudzu.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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I've found that The High is a great place to go especially when there is something your interested in. Most times I have gone specifically to see an exhibit of choice and while there have perused other...
kudzu.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Without knowing much about modern-day Atlanta other than CNN, Coca-Cola and the CDC, my views about the city as an uncultured, East Coast version of car-obsessed L.A. was overturned partially as a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2008
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I went here on a field trip and had to return when the Louvre was here. There is some amazing art work.
kudzu.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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Terrific place to spend a rainy day. The art really depends on the exhibits they have, so check their website before you go, to make sure it's your style.
kudzu.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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I've found that The High is a great place to go especially when there is something your interested in. Most times I have gone specifically to see an exhibit of choice and while there have perused other...
kudzu.com - user review - 05/12/2008
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If you haven't been to the High Museum in a while, you should go back. It isn't the old High that those of us who grew up in Atlanta remember as stale. Now it is a lively place with hands on art activities for...
kudzu.com - user review - 05/11/2008
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Granted, the High isn't the Met or the MOMA. But it doesn't try to be, and that is incredible. For a relatively small museum, the staff and administartion are always trying to bring in the most amazing...
kudzu.com - user review - 05/11/2008
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I especially like the High Museum when they bring in special exhibits like the Louvre. The sculptures are my favorite.
kudzu.com - user review - 05/09/2008
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This museum is worth taking a separate trip to Atlanta to visit. Both the rotating displays and the permanent exhibits are interesting and fun.
kudzu.com - user review - 05/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This museum is a great place to visit because they constantly have traveling exhibits! It's HUGE, and will take a good part of the day to see everything. No pictures allowed in most exhibits. The...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Valentine's Day the Museum had great salsa Dancing, and drinks being served around the museum's main floor for a nominal fee. The Salsa Dancer's from Fred Astaire's dance studio were great, awesome...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The High Museum is a great place to visit. They do have a permanent collection, which is interesting, but they also have been getting a lot of really interesting special exhibits. It is definitely...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2008
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There is so much to view and learn. It is worth buying the membership. The exhibits from the Lourve were exceptional. The featured artists from their genres are great. It is amazing to veiw others...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The High Museum was one of the reasons I moved to Atlanta. Now I don't mean I moved BECAUSE the High was here, but it was one of the places that reassured me that Atlanta had the culture scene I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2008
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I took my group of homeschoolers to view the art show and it was such a great experience. Clean bathrooms and a great place for the kids to have lunch.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/28/2007
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The High Museum is very pleasing architectually. Continually innovative exhibits that draw you in to its very invitings warm atmosphere. A great family fun day at the musuem.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I ended up at the High on accident, and loved it. It was a visually stunning building, with a great variety of art. We went and saw the Louvre exhibit which was interested. IT is really bizarre to...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We went to see the louver exhibit after Thanksgiving and they had the museum open until 2am.... with all the exhibits open...cocktails.. music... dancing.. make your own beads...Dior makeovers.....
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2007
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This is a great museum! They have many traveling exhibits and a wonderful permanent collection. This is a gem of a museum and well worth having a membership.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/16/2007
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I was amazed to see all the paintings that I has seen in my art books in college. seeing actual works of art is indescribable compared to a text book. They have some masterpieces there.
kudzu.com - user review - 11/07/2007
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beautiful museum with the most beautiful exhibits. It's always different and a good place to have a calm relaxing day on a weekend. also, has a friendly staff./
kudzu.com - user review - 11/06/2007
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I had an intersting time when i went.. the attendees were all well informed and helpful
kudzu.com - user review - 11/05/2007
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The High Museum is stunning! The long, modern walkway sets the tone for fantastic expectations. No matter the season, The High offers a variety of beautiful, educational, thought-provoking exhibits. A great...
kudzu.com - user review - 11/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This museum is worth a visit. I know it's not at the level of Chicago or LA or San Francisco museums but it still has some cool elements.Go for the contempo art wing designed by Renzo Piano. He made...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a really quality museum in the middle of Midtown. It has some great exhibits from time to time while it's main collection is something spectacukar. Some great examples of American...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been visiting this museum since I was a kid. Ahhhh the grand ol' days of Spectacles down on the lower level! How I miss that exhibit! The High has really become quite a fine museum over the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the best location to check out famous art in Atlanta. I used to go all the time as an art student at the Atlanta College of Art, and it's always comforting to go back and visit the paintings...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's too bad that I couldn't enjoy this museum because I really wanted to. My experience at the museum was ok but not great because they had so many people checking out Leibovitz that they were all...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I guess I feel bad about this review that I am about to write, before I write it. Because I know what I want to say and it isn't a praising review.The High is a beautiful building. Every time I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This museam is one of the best in the world. I have been to so many muesuems around the world and am not bashful to speak so highly of the High here in Atlanta.The fact that our curator is so...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Sadly, this museum just doesn't do it for me. I am a museumophile and love love love museums about anything, and as Atlanta's "big art museum", this one just won't do. The permanent collections are...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I spent an afternoon alone at the High Museum. I took the guided tour w/about 15 senior citizens. It was an experience. I worked at the Getty Museum for 7 years. The High is no Getty even though...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Everyone must visit this place at least once a year for one of their special exhibits. We went to see the Folk Art Exhibit in 2006 when they also had the Southern Soul Images gallery going. The...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I first visited the High to see the Chuck Close exhibit (which is a pretty cool series of self-portraits). I had been putting it off because the idea of paying $15 rubbed me the wrong way, especially...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A must-see if you are in Atlanta if just to walk around the outside of the museum. The architecture is astonishing and shows obvious homage to the Guggenhiem in NY. Housed an incredible ash-can art...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not a fan of Richard Meier's design for the first building, it's just a personal preference. I'm sure thousands of people love that style of building. The addition by Renzo Piano is much better,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2006
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As a long standing member of the High Museum, I'm totally blown away by the current exibit, on loan from The Louve. All the great masters are here, many have not been moved out of Paris in hundreds of years....
citysearch.com - user review - 11/14/2006
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I enjoyed the way that the exhibit was designed. It was breatg taking. I have never been to Paris but I am looking forward to going in the spring. It was an excellent exhibit.
kudzu.com - user review - 10/16/2006
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Thank you for the exhibit from Le Musee d'Orsay 3 years ago. I am looking forward to the exhibit from Le Musee du Louvre this fall. I have been to the Louvre many times and cannot wait to see the exhibits at...
kudzu.com - user review - 09/20/2006
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I am not from Atlanta but the High is one of my favorite museums. I am really impressed with their permanent holdings and as well as the temporary exhibits I have seen. Their layout is a bit unusual b...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/13/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As far as I can tell, this is Atlanta's only art museum, which seems a little weak for metropolitan area of 4 million people, but the High Museum of Art proudly tries to do Atlanta justice.It's a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2006
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My family and I have been members to this museum for some time. Parking, as with everything in the area isn't great, especially during it's renovation, so go a little early, and be prepared to drive a...
judysbook.com - user review - 10/14/2005
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The High Museum of Art is a beautiful art museum in downtown Atlanta. The building itself is very beautiful and makes for a good layout for the museum, as you can start at the top and then wander thro...
judysbook.com - user review - 09/27/2005
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I wasn't sure what to expect at a modern art museum but I have enjoyed all of the exhibits at the museum. We have seen the Van Gogh and Norman Rockwell exhibits to name a few. Both were well managed a...
judysbook.com - user review - 09/17/2005
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The High Museum of Art in Atlanta is a great way to spend an afternoon in Atlanta. They have many interesting permanent exhibits, as well as limited engament exhibits. It does cost to get in, but yo...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/21/2005
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This place is enjoyable each time I go. I have been with my family and I have taken my students on a day trip to downtown Atlanta. They have been undergoing renovations for the past year or so, so I w...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/20/2005
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The High Museum of Art is the strange white building on the left side of Peachtree as you're heading to Buckhead. If it looks familiar, it's because it was the home to Hannibal Lector in the movie, M...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/20/2005
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The High Museum, though under a huge expansion is certainly not a great collection, though it is pretty good. If you've traveled to any major cities you may be disappointed. However if you are a loc...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/18/2005
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Not being much of an art afocianado, I wasn't sure how I would enjoy the High. However, just looking at the outside architecture gives a sense of how the inside will be. In this multi-level museum i...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/17/2005
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I went High Museum Of Art when the Van go exhibit came to Atlanta and I was amazed. The exhibit was so extensive and so beautiful and the High was the perfect place to have it. I didn't even mind th...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/17/2005
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No one is going to confuse the High Museum for the Louvre or any other world class museum. Not even close. With that said, the High is a nice museum that has decent permanent exhibits and sometimes...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/07/2005
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this museum probably has the best stock and variety in all of atlanta. i had a hard time finding it, since it doesn't sit on a major avenue, but it is well worth the drive. If i was going to visit any...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/05/2005
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This is a beautiful museum inside and out. The architecture is amazing. Their collection consists of Revolution, Civil War, and early to mid 1900s art, material, and equipment. The collections are ...
judysbook.com - user review - 07/19/2005
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The exhibits are nice, the building is great, but I found the staff unhelpful and often poorly informed. I received permission at the front desk to photograph part of a special exhibit, but moments later was...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/12/2004
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For a city not known for its culture, this is an incredible museum. It impresses in local art and international classical art. I had never joined a museum (or anything like it) before and was convinced that my...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/24/2003
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This is alot of fun for kids of all ages as well as the adults. We saw the Picasso exhibit and it was wonderful. My children were really impressed with his colorful paintings and even wanted souvenirs.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/27/2002
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The High Museum is the best museum. The building itself is remarkable, not to mention all the stimulating things inside. There is something for all ages, genders, and every ethnic group.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/20/2002
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"Two years ago my Honors Literature teacher took my class on a field trip to this wonderful museum. The thing is we went to th HIGH museum of art on 4-20. We thought that was pretty cool. I love how the stairs...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/09/2002
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Everyone in Atlanta should check out the High as well as become a member! Don't forget to check out the Member's Guild at the High (the best kept secret in Atlanta).
citysearch.com - user review - 08/08/2002
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The High is a nice repreive from the hustle and the bustle of the city. Just make sure you make plenty of time to see it all!
citysearch.com - user review - 07/29/2002
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You can see the best of the world here! There are always great exhibits from all over the world and from right here in Atlanta
citysearch.com - user review - 07/23/2002
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Much of the collection doesn't live up to the innovative design of building, but the High is a relatively young museum and still growing. Many of the recent blockbuster exhibits have been of more populist...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/30/2002
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The High Museum may not be able to compete with many world-class museums, but it's striving for excellence and it does a pretty good job. A hidden gem is the Photography and Folk Art galleries at GA-Pacific....
citysearch.com - user review - 05/24/2002
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Atlanta has always struggled with its place in the national arts world, and, unfortunately, the High Museum can't quite compete with some of the nation's finest museums. The High does frequently bring in...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/21/2002
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