Reviews of Museum of Northwest Art (Museum)

Ann Hursey

Visited MoNW to see the Surge Exhibit. Scientists and artists collaborated to create installations to educate the viewers about the effects of climate change in the Skagit river valley.

Ryan Pohanic

This hidden gem in La Conner definitely punches above its curatorial weight. Exhibits rotate frequently, we saw some amazing glass works and contemporary mixed media drawings and paintings while visiting. While the museum is free, please consider leaving a donation to support their great work--

Guy Davidson

Fantastic collections, with innovative exhibits. Good for a quick stop in, or spend some time with the art.

Elizabeth Myrna Ibanez

Precious display of art in a welcoming and cozy place. You got to visit!

Charlie Olsen

I really enjoyed the local artwork on display at Museum of Northwest Art.

Greg Bem

A building full of surprises.

Bill Finkbeiner

Always a pleasant surprise.

Cheryl Simmons

A hidden gem. Very nicely curated collection of NW art.

Roberta Marsh

Terrific small museum! Quality exhibit!

Casey Rafter

Stopped in on a whim (really just looking for a bathroom) and wound up loving the museum. The dosent spoke to us beautifully about the pieces on display and a little about the museum, then we strolled through the lower and upper floors. Learned about a few new (to us) artists and learned about artists that were influential to the culture in the area. Would recommend. Would revisit. Please donate!

Mary Quintrall

A lovely little museum with big art aesthetics.

Syed Khalid Riaz

Friendly. Good welcome. Lots of elbow room. Very good works.

Logan Wood

Beautiful Art. Well worth the stop in if spending any time in the area

Barb Dow

Art from NW Native Americans/NW Natives. Some very wild and exciting, some very dark, some fashion oriented, not what we were expecting!

christophe 37600

(Translated by Google) Very interesting. (Original) Très intéressant.

Dan Khile

Amazing

Jose Villalaz

Beatiful art from artist of the Pacific Northwest. Friendly staff. A great find of a museum tucked away in this scenic community by the water. I really enjoyed the local artwork on display.

James Wen

My kids really loved our visit there. They can't wait to go back.

M Thuot

Excellent art in a quaint little town

Jonathan Gutierrez

Amazing Art. It’s constantly changing!

Margaret Kreder

For a small town museum there is much more there than expected. Beautiful glass sculptures and other pieces by local and regional artists as well as some more well known names.

Nils Paellmann

One of my favorite small museums in the Pacific Northwest in the lovely little artist town of La Conner. The current exhibit of Joan Kirkman is breathtaking and so beautiful.

Paul Deanne

Amazing local artists if you are in the area you should stop by.

Herakles Li

Well first of all I love museums, second of all I love free things. This being both earns it 4 stars, the fifth star is because it's actually pretty good.

Anthony Muljadi

Free! However limited collection

Carol Cooper

It was fantastic. A lot to see.

Zac Baker

Totally worth the stop.

Jessica Aw

Free admission

Eirik Nalder

Wonderful exhibits

Jeremy Mastroianni

Small town art museum has a big city quality. Who doesn't love art especially without massive crowds.

Patrick Graham

What a great little museum about the lives and shared hardships of people in Skagit County. It was only $4 each for us elders and kept us occupied for a couple of hours. You're going to have to hunt a bit off the beaten path for it though. It's at the end of a street, up the hill a couple of blocks from where most people roam for the kitsch of an "antique-y" town, but the search itself will lead you to some beautifully maintained older homes.

Jane Green

Fabulous art museum. Free. Friendly. Nice gift shop. Wonderful exhibits rotating on a regular basis. Well done!

Kristian Booker

Wonderful open spaces and great gift shop

James Meyers

Friendly staff. Interesting art. I will be in again. Thank you for an enjoyable afternoon.

Mark Schneider

A nice and somewhat formal museum which is very respectful of the artists and exhibitions. Many special exhibits and a tremendous book/gift shop. I was a bit disappointed that there were not more established NW artists on display, but I'm sure that varies through the year.

Terri Bonow

Beads, findings and exotic collectibles can be found here. A small successful business in Humboldt for all those beaders.

Mark Warns

Current exhibition, early July '19, is superb. Upper level has never looked better.

Kenneth Burton

A very nice art museum with free admission, courteous staff, and a wonderful gift shop and bookstore. I would recommend this and La Conner in general for a great place to visit. Is located right amongst a bunch of different museums and wonderful gift shops.

David Dieling

Had the luncheon special. The clam chowder was very thick and pastey. Also lacking in clams and veggies. The turkey brioche sandwich was loaded with artichokes, while light on Turkey. Bread was rather limp and soggy. Disappointing visit.

Mertensia Saudades

ART!!

Richard Pannemann

I've only visited once, but plan to return. The exhibit I saw was brilliant. A photographer interviewed artists. Snippets of those interviews were placarded next to photos of the artists taken by the photographer. Each of the artists were asked to submit a couple works. So, you look at the photos, read the interview snippets, look at the art, then go back and connect artist with work, knowing a bit more about their character, both from their words and their faces. Well done! I'm guessing future exhibits will be just as fascinating.

Alexa Barket

Just dropped in as we were walking past. Beautiful art. Loved the otters.

William Davis, Jr.

Very welcoming staff. Beautifully displayed art.

Noah Garcia

Great place

Michael U

This is a fantastic and very accessible art museum. Because of its small scale and its specific focus on Pacific Northwest Artists, the exhibits are very close in proximity affording one the ability to feel a connection to the art. The docent at the desk was very knowledgeable and willing to engage in conversations about the exhibitions showing currently and about art (and Pacific Northwest Art) more generally. Note that I did refer to artists of the Pacific Northwest, not to Pacific Northwest Art as a specific genre of art. Though there are elements and examples here of what could be considered examples from within such a genre, that is not the focus of this museum with its mission to "...connect people with the art, diverse cultures and environments of the Northwest." It is so obviously true to this mission as it spans all art genres in terms of medium, form, expression, or era, as long as the art is visual in its expression (as opposed to performed, or written, or lived, etc.) and it is geographically, or historically, or culturally connected to the Pacific Northwest in its creation. This is exactly what makes this such an invaluable resource to those of us who live here, and an absolute must on the route of those who are visiting our part of the world who would like to understand it better. This museum offers valuable and unique perspectives of the many cultures of the Pacific Northwest.

John Foley

Small well run art exhibitions with outstanding regional artists

Bill Austin

Amazing art with great docent.

Nancy White

Amazing local resource with a diversity of local art. Kind and knowledgeable docents. And free!!!!!

Per Sveen

Free museum with interactive and beautiful exhibits. Friendly staff as well, very worth a visit if you’re in La Conner

Philip Williams

Okay for a quick visit. Most of the art work is modern and many pieces take a moment to sort out. Worth the time to visit.