Racine Art Museum
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Just stopped in Racine to have lunch with someone and realized I hadn't been to the Racine Art Museum. What a treat, I happened to visit on a great day. The second floor renovation was done and the current fabrics exhibit up there by Randall Darwall was fabulous. There was also beautiful jewelry and a ceramics exhibit along with a few other items. The space the museum occupies is 100% part of the experience. The building really lends itself to the art and helps provide exactly the right mood, tone and setting to enjoy whatever you are viewing. The gift shop for any art museum fan is like the cherry on top. I know while I'm strolling through enjoying all a museum has to offer in the back of my mind I'm wondering what the gift shop may have. The gift shop at RAM does not disappoint. They have an exquisite display which was carefully thought out and many items to choose from. Racine is not too far from where I live and a bonus to traveling there, you can hit up O & H Bakery on your way home for some kringle. That's a different review though 😁 If you haven't been to RAM and have put it off, delay no longer. The staff is wonderful and so helpful. The price is right and you can take anyone, it's just the right size a museum. It's not too big and not too small. Depending on your interest in the current exhibit you could walk through in an hour or hour and a half. They have elevators for anyone who can't stairs climb and restrooms and plenty of chairs for those who may need to rest a minute.
Amy HelwigAmy Helwig
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The best fine craft museum in the midwest. Yes, I guess I'm bragging. I've been a RAM member for a number of years. I enjoyed their fine polymer show several years ago. They always have interesting multiple exhibits. And now free first Fridays usually with activitiesfor the kids. AND, don't miss the spring PEEPS art show. It's wonderful to see what artists, kids, and groups come up with using many colors of the marshmallow Peeps. Anyone can enter, but limited engagement due to their limited shelf life especially if painted. Lol. Jan.6 update. Took daughter to lunch and her first visit to RAM. Saw amazing weaver exhibit, glass collaboration, astrology related exhibit, and jewelry exhibit. Got in free during a family make & take time. The museum is just large enough to host several exhibits, but not so large that it takes up a whole day. Red Onion is a great cafe 1 block away.
Janet FJanet F
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The Racine Art Museum is a little gem of a museum in downtown Racine and worth the trip. I live in Racine and am recently retired, so I figured I should start visiting more places in my own community. I even became a member at my visit, which is nice because I went to the Peeps exhibit twice, now that I can go for free. The Peeps exhibit was exceptional, very unique, and worth the visit. But there's so much more (and we didn't even have time to see it all!). There was a wonderful exhibit in their main gallery from a husband-wife duo. In one of the other galleries they had an exhibit of collage involving found objects which was also great. We looked at everything with a careful eye and an open mind and enjoyed the experience. Overall, it was time well spent and made for an engaging afternoon. People who think there's nothing to do in Racine aren't trying hard enough.
Sandy ChristensenSandy Christensen
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A critical art museum, meeting place and cultural experience in downtown Racine. Today was part of an artist tour and conversation with an extremely diverse group of my local area citizens that was wonderful and amazing. The staff and curator are warm, super smart and perfect welcoming hosts. Go here!
Gregory HolmesGregory Holmes
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Request a free pass from the library with valid library card! Good for up to one week (one time use) and admits two adults and children. Small museum but can easily spend an hour or so viewing the works, including rotating exhibits such as the popular Peeps show each spring.
Tamara UnserTamara Unser
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Been going to this museum during the PEEPS show on Easter for years now. It is an awesome family fun event. The rest of the museum is just ok, but this exhibit it's my kid's favorite! They are also right by the lake, so you can go for a walk by lake Michigan afterwards.
Barbara SchumacherBarbara Schumacher
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Nearby Attractions Of Racine Art Museum
Playspace Racine
Indian Motorcycle of Racine
Sunshine Daydream of WI
Plumb Gold
Racine Public Library
Tangles Salon Studio
Seven Keys to Escape | Escape Room
Hotel Verdant
Racine Heritage Museum
Over Our Head Players/6th Street Theater

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Reefpoint Brew House
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Basic Info
Address
441 Main St, Racine, WI 53403
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Phone
(262) 638-8300
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Website
ramart.org
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4.6
(111 reviews)
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cultural
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family friendly
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The Racine Art Museum and RAM's Charles A. Wustum Museum of Fine Arts are located in Racine, Wisconsin, U.S. The museum holds the largest and most significant contemporary craft collection in North America, with more than 9,500 objects from nationally and internationally recognized artists.
attractions: Playspace Racine, Indian Motorcycle of Racine, Sunshine Daydream of WI, Plumb Gold, Racine Public Library, Tangles Salon Studio, Seven Keys to Escape | Escape Room, Hotel Verdant, Racine Heritage Museum, Over Our Head Players/6th Street Theater, restaurants: Reefpoint Brew House, Olde Madrid, Joeys Yardarm, Pepi's Pub and Grill, Kewpee Sandwich Shop, The Maple Table, Corner House on the Lake, The Ivanhoe Pub & Eatery, Salute Italian Restaurant, Shogun Steakhouse 将軍
