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Must-Visit Museum in North Carolina 😭 Totally Worth It! (Part 1)
ReniusRenius
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Contemporary art museum on Duke University campus. Gorgeous building and interior, even on a cloudy day. There's a small cafe that several people were eating at. Only 2 exhibits were available when I visited on a Saturday, both halls included art from 1940s to recent. No entrance/ visitor fee, please check in at the desk for a sticker & ZIP code entry. Backpacks, large bags, and water bottles will probably need to be checked. I visited both exhibits in about 35-40 minutes. An hour would be reasonable for all 3, when they're all available. I went by Duke Gardens first (a half mile away) where parking is cash or by app or phone. Nasher's parking lot takes cash or credit card. Both are University parking so it seems odd there's a difference.
Ali CAli C
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You have to pay for parking but not the museum. Always a nice assortment of permanent collection and new exhibit. I do wish the front desk was a bit more welcoming on entry. They ask your zip code but don't offer any overview of the galleries which would be super helpful to someone new. Yes, I could have asked but he seemed so engrossed by whatever he was reading on his phone, I didn't want to disturb him. Otherwise, nice visit and I did figure it out on my own. March 2024- it seemed they were working on revamping the gift shop. I didn't eat at the cafe but the food I saw looked quite good and I'll plan for lunch on my next visit.
K PK P
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I adore the Nasher. We’ve been a few times recently and now it’s free thanks to some generous support. There is a fee to park, but I think it’s free on the weekends. The cafe is excellent, very delicious food and drinks. Check out the gift shop for fun ideas. They have free lockers and a coat room up the stairs. Lastly- the art!! Go check out the art!!!! So much amazing ancient and modern art with changing exhibits. I highly recommend to take the family, go with friends, or beautiful for a date.
Amy GelberAmy Gelber
90
Extremely small but free museum. Went later on a Sunday and it was quiet. Parking is $2 per car per hour. Unfortunately, it's a nice building, but the exhibit is so small it is a brief 30-45 minute stop at most. There was good international art from East Asia and Africa. There was a mix of paintings and sculptors and artifacts in each room. The theme was a bit disorganized, and there wasn't too much detailed information about each exhibit piece.
Neha PatelNeha Patel
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Beautifully designed contemporary exhibitions with a wide range of thought and medium in a small space. The permanent collection exhibition, while compact, allows you to experience three millennia of art with a focus on 20th century creations. Gift shop and cafe are welcoming. Overall a very pleasant experience. It takes about 2 hours to appreciate the exhibitions if you take your time through the galleries.
Bill D. WebsterBill D. Webster
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Basic Info
Address
2001 Campus Dr, Durham, NC 27705
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Phone
(919) 684-5135
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Website
nasher.duke.edu
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4.6
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cultural
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The Nasher Museum of Art is the art museum of Duke University, and is located on Duke's campus in Durham, North Carolina, United States.
attractions: Sarah P. Duke Gardens, The Scrap Exchange, Duke University, Jewelsmith, Duke Clinic, Perkins Library, Duke Spine Center - Clinic 1B/1C, Duke Endocrinology Clinic - Clinic 1A, Duke Urology Clinic - Clinic 1G, Duke University Libraries, restaurants: Guasaca South American Grill-Durham, Brodhead Center, Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar, Nan Xiang Express - Durham, Devil's Krafthouse, IL Forno Italian Kitchen, Saladelia - Perkins Library @ Duke, Ginger + Soy, Nasher Cafe, Pitchforks (Cafe Edens)
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