Taubman Museum of Art — Attraction in Roanoke

The Taubman Museum of Art was the perfect choice for our wedding. The venue itself is absolutely gorgeous—classy, clean, elegant, and modern. It provided a breathtaking backdrop that elevated every moment of our special day. But what truly sets The Taubman apart is the incredible team behind the scenes.

Whitney, the event coordinator, and her assistant Jackie are BEYOND five stars. They are, without a doubt, the best of the best. Whitney guided us every step of the way, asking all the questions we didn’t even know needed to be asked. Her attention to detail, proactive communication, and genuine care ensured that we had a stress-free, perfect wedding. She was engaged, polite, and kind in all her interactions with the vendors while advocating for us at every turn.

Whitney and Jackie thought of everything and had anything we could possibly need at a moment’s notice. Whitney worked seamlessly with Blue Ridge Catering and Lighting Ninja, creating a team effort that ensured every tiny detail came together beautifully. The flexibility and communication from her and her team are unmatched.

Using The Taubman as our venue came with so many additional benefits. The location in downtown Roanoke made everything convenient for us and our guests. There are amazing restaurants nearby for rehearsal dinners, lodging options within walking distance, and it made the entire weekend so easy to navigate. The Hampton Inn’s corner room, with its balcony view of the museum, was such a cool and unique feature for our stay. Parking for the venue is easy, and our after-party at the Hotel Roanoke was the perfect way to wrap up the celebration.

If you’re looking for an elegant venue with the added perks of convenience, stunning views, and a world-class team to make your wedding day flawless, The Taubman Museum of Art is it. We are so grateful to Whitney, Jackie, and everyone involved for making our day absolutely...

The Taubman Art Museum is a small-town gem. The museum, located in downtown Roanoke, makes an exciting outing for all ages. Opening on October 14, 2022 is "Titian to Monet: European Paintings," on loan from the Joslyn Museum of Art, Omaha, Nebraska. General Admission is free, however, there is a small charge for special events and exhibits. The Museum is open Thursday through Sunday; closed on major holidays. Regular and handicap accessible two hour parking slots are available behind the museum on Norfolk Avenue- one-way (west to east)behind the Museum. This area is the closest and most convenient to the Museum, but often full. Tower Garage, 19 Norfolk Avenue, is the closest covered parking for a small charge. Marked crossings lead from Norfolk Ave. up a ramp to the Museum main entrance on Salem Ave. A cutout on Salem Ave. for drop-offs is located near the museum’s front doors. There is a handicap pushbutton for door access. Doors are light enough to open easily; and wide enough for both walkers and wheel chairs. Elevators and steps to the Galley Level begin on the main level. Rest rooms and the gift shop are also located on the main level. The gift shop contains a small assortment of Roanoke-related items along with exhibit memorabilia. The onsite cafe is currently in transition. The museum's permanent collection holds 2,000 pieces rotates in the Fralin Center for American Art on the second floor. Curators also bring great traveling and one-of-a-kind works to the museum. Recent exhibitions leaned heavily toward American and regional art - paintings, posters, and movie costumes. Art Venture, an open-to-all-ages interactive gallery on the main floor, includes continuously changing activities connected with current displays and the permanent collection. This gallery offers a unique way for mixed-aged groups of youth and adults to interact and...

A true waste of space.Not much to see.Much of the pieces on display aren't worth the effort to seek out. There was one artist being showcased during my visit named Laura Doesntevenmatter.While a piece alone shows promise and talent,putting them all together in one room shows her work to be contrite and quite derivative.Its literally nearly a dozen paintings of the same face with a different background.They are even facing the same direction with same light source.The face is shared by both male and female subjects.Can she really not do another? While the Norman Rockwell was refreshing to see,for the most part it was difficult to sort through the pieces that were actually museum worthy.Many looked like they were an afterthought meant to merely fill space. Then there was the wing dedicated to the artists of African American descent... I felt both appalled and offended by being there to view it. With the incredible talent that is displayed throughout the world,for some reason the Taubman chooses to celebrate condescension. Most works displayed could be found on any average household refrigerator. Almost as if to say "look dear,they colored in side the lines" Are we supposed to find it more impressive because they aren't caucasian,or applaud the lack of effort on the administration to find more compelling pieces to accurately depict the talent that is out in abundance. I find it hard to hold back my true aggressive thoughts towards this,and am trying to keep it civil...but I would not recommend the time and effort to...