Munson — Attraction in City of Utica

This remains one if my favorite art museums. I have been to many art museums, but this museum never fails to impress.

The museum had a special kimono exhibit. The exhibit was so impressive and once in a lifetime! The collection comprised over fourty hand painted and hand dyed kimonos. Be sure to download the app tour (or view the tour on the website listed on the sign in the exhibit) of the exhibit. The video on the gentleman that created the kimonos is a must see! There are only six sets of headphones and four chairs. You might have to wait some time for the headphones and chairs to be free. We wish captions on the video had been available so that others could enjoy the information on the video without having to wait for headphones.

There was a table with origami to try. There were also stations to try copying Japanese art on neat water tablets (super cool)! We were very impressed with the exhibit!

We also enjoyed the main art collection on the second floor. We greatly enjoyed the Thomas Cole paintings as well.

The staff was super friendly! The lady at the front desk was super nice and kind! The security staff lady was so nice and informative! We really appreciated her going out of her way to tell us to be sure to check out the Victorian house. She was super pleasant and super nice!

The gift shop is tastefully done. There are many interesting books and lots of beautiful jewelry.

We were disappointed that the cafe is closed on Sundays. Restrooms are easy to find. Parking is free and very convenient! Elevators are available.

Overall, a wonderful experience! Highly...

I never leave reviews but feel I need to. This is about the person working the front desk. I have a museum membership that includes North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) Association benefits. Since the museum is free admission, I asked if the special exhibit fee was covered by NARM membership. The person rudely explained that it did not cover it because the admission to the museum was already free and they honestly “weren’t trying to make money off you.” I felt embarrassed for asking as she basically applied I was cheap. I noticed a sign near the desk stating that in fact the fee was covered by NARM but I was too embarrassed at that point to clarify her mistake. I do not mind paying, I just wanted to take advantage of every benefit of my membership before it expires next month. Other than that the art was great including Thomas Cole’s works and Karen LaMonte’s sculptures. The other staff...

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A Must-See Cultural Gem!

The Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute is an absolute treasure. The art collection is both iconic and diverse, featuring legendary works by Kandinsky, Warhol, Picasso, and Thomas Cole. Every room offered something inspiring.

What truly sets this museum apart is its vibrancy—not just in the galleries, but throughout the entire space. While touring, we had the unexpected joy of hearing live musical rehearsals echoing through the building. It made me wonder: how soon can I see these performers live? The connection between visual and performing arts here is alive and thriving.

The surrounding community feels equally energetic and creative, and the staff were incredibly welcoming and helpful from start to finish. This museum is a cultural anchor for the area and absolutely...