Reviews of Tacoma Art Museum (Museum)

Dan Pike

The recent expansion, with an impressive exhibit of glass, is a must see for anyone coming to the Northwest.

Clover Connections

They just keep getting better and better. Recently expanded, another new wing with sculptures. Museum Cafe is worth a stop, and the gift shop is small but has some unique high-end and low-end gifts. My favorite part is always the artists Workshop where we can make our own art! The watercolor piece I made I left on the big wall to share. Check out the awesome views of the city from the second floor. You'll need a minimum of 1 hour to see everything and that's at a good pace. Slow down and enjoy it and take 2 hours. A very quiet and peaceful place for young and old. This is a Tacoma gem for sure!

anthony frank

Peaceful, And quiet and the art was magnificent.

Chris Straight

I love this museum. The people are friendly in the cafe. They have a little place for kids to make art and the art itself was impressive.

Crystal Wagener

We enjoyed the art and best of all making our own in the craft room.

Kris Hadis

Good and interesting art collections

Marcia Dickerson

Beautiful art.

Damani Miles

Love the atmosphere. Beautiful pieces of art

Mukhtar Haider Malik

A Decent place to watch Master pieces of varieties of artwork, oil paintings, scuppers, glass and wood carvings etc

Dunstin N

Great place for kids and adults, very beautiful sculptures and glass arts exhibits, highly recommended.

Lea Wolf

TAM is wonderful. When they correct thier lighting problems they'll be first rate.

Michael Saroka

Great collection. Some exibits closed.

Pamela Montgomery

Great place to visit. It was wonderful to be allowed free admission because of being in the military. Thanks for providing us that benefit. We really enjoyed seeing all the exhibits. Wish there were more items to view. That's the only reason for not giving 5 stars, because it took us less than an hour to view everything. There were a few areas that were closed to viewing. We really appreciate your support to the military.

Jessica Schaefer

Beautiful building, lots to see and do. My favorite part was the free studio open to kids to explore with a bunch of different mediums. There were even prompts on the walls and tables to help them along. Wonderful experience.

Richard Leon

So much to take in I have to go back to finish off the rest

JADE WINTERS LPS & MLP WORLD! Wu

Had fun at pride!

James Moore

The Tacoma Art Museum is truly one of the many gems hidden within the City of Destiny. "There are actually people who go to the museum?" Is probably the first phrase that will pop up in your mind upon first visiting the establishment. I know this because I said it out loud lol. It's a great place to take your kids every once and a while. The art is diverse and the staff is friendly. Also, kids are free once a month I hear.

Daniel K

Beautiful selection of arts. They have some permanent display and rotate them occasionally. But they also have some fun exhibits from famous and important artists as well. Entrance is a bit steep but it's all worth it. If you're associated with the University of Washington (student of staff) you can come in free anytime you want. There's also a small library upstairs a nice hangout place worth checking out. One of my favorite places in Tacoma.

Thomas Kurtz

A must see. Incredible glass pieces. Great value.

Andrew Buchanan

Amazing and worth every dollar

Jay Smithy

Small footprint but top notch. Amazing creative art of all kinds: bronze sculptures, paintings and fantastical-3D that defies imagination. All rolled up into a thoughtful message...for American Indian media - exposes the ludicrous stereotypical portrayal by the press.

Jacqueline Bensberg

Small but very nice.

Ian Acosta

I really enjoy visiting the museum and appreciate the hospitality from everyone who works to keep everything running. I always enjoy my visits but I was a bit disappointed that a part of the museum was closed off between exibits and didn't get the opportunity to see more without a warning that that there were incomplete sections. I can't wait to see the future exhibits.

E.P

Very nice 7/10

Douglas Anderson

Great glass collection.

Roy Wellman

It's not the Seattle art museum, so much more approachable.

Cynical P

It's a great midsized museum. I love all the glass exhibits. The display of Debra Moore's work was hauntingly beautiful.

Belle E

Quiet and offered a student discount. Well kept and an awesome way to spend a few hours in Tacoma.

Michael Maine

Friendly staff. Beautiful art collection. Nice work opening to the public and hosting community events.

Katy Moon

My son loved camp! I appreciated feeling that the staff created a safe, creative environment where artists could flourish! We can't wait for the next opportunity to camp at TAM! Thank you for a priceless week!

Andrew Mobley

This is a fantastic little art museum. But nobody should have to pay to view art. Get a library card and you can get free passes and not have to pay anything.

Elizabeth Satiacum

Too high priced. Nice exhibition

Isabella rico

It is amazing love the exhibits

Hazel Thomas

The kids were bored besides going to the coloring section, this place should present it self to be more magical for the kids,

Michael Long

Tries to act like a museum five times their size. Need smaller exhibits and more of them.

Chloe Bartlett

It was a very nice museum with a large variety. Can not tell a lie, my fiancée and I were a little creeped out that we were being followed around by a museum employee. Every time we went to a new exhibit the employee would be watching. I understand it's a fine art gallery but it was a little excessive. We liked the south wing piece with multiple layers.

Nick Lewis

I just couldn't kept my beautiful hands off the beautiful art

Christopher Hardeman

Lots of great art definitely worth going to.

Da Shawn M

This is one beautiful museum my daughter and I was just there a few weeks ago for one of their events and it was great. I also enjoyed looking around at all the beautiful art work while we waited for some of the performances. It's always great to see beauty in so many different ways.

Luis Cabuto

Great museum with easily some of the friendliest staff you'll find.

Debbie Sanner

Fabulous!! Well worth a trip to see it

Tom Hobbs

Interesting exhibits...military and their party recieved free admission.

Ali Campbell

Wonderful museum with great historical significance, beautiful architecture, and fun amenities.

Kay Johnson

Art museum is great.

Lil Rodriguez

Great visiting artists & exquisite exhibits

Dimitry Vesensky

Wonderful museum. If you are in the neighborhood definitely pay it a visit!

Joseph Blythe

A lot of Native Americian art. Some Contemporary and a bunch of glass art... Place is free on Thursdays.

Jim McAvoy

Great exhibits and brilliant reimagining of collection to work around new exhibit about immigration.

DaniMay RED

Amazing!!! Fashion is Art was a dream!! Here I'm Showcasing Dawnamatrix Latex Fashion put on by Fashion District NW

Rick Tillman

My very first visit, really nice and upscale. I would recommend visiting or holding and event.

Christopher White

Small but good collection of modern works.

Alia Bellwood

Wonderful selection. I am always seeing something new. The cafe is also well price with delicious soups and staffed by friendly humans with great humor.

Bethany Freundschuh

Little bits of history with some modern.. really chill place

Adrian Mercurio

Art's big in Tacoma -- and fittingly, TAM possesses heavyweight works in a collection bigger than you'd expect from the outside. Building itself has an interesting architecture to it as well. The expected donations are reasonable for its size and it makes a nice afternoon to see the entire place. I swing by from time to time when they change exhibits.

Sara k

I love this place. I love the art, and the free third Thursday of the month. I love the live music and the layout of the building. Such a fantastic way to spend part of your life, go here if you can.

Josh Upah

This place has a lot of exceptional art. Free to military friends and guests. Great place to take visitors.

Josephine Fernandez

The museum is convenient to the Tacoma Museum of Glass and works well as a pair. TAM has a superb and quite varied glass collection, which complements TMOG. Its non-glass collections are well presented and interesting. Not a large museum but well worth a visit. A wonderful community event ... please TAM, do more of these. It's a great way to bring people together to celebrate art and culture

Phil Venditti

A fine urban art center. Well run and pleasant to visit.

LaNea Willison

Got to enjoy and learn a lot of interesting things.

Brayden Folk

We enjoyed this small well organized museum. The current exhibition about immigrants painting in the West was thoughtfully displayed and explained. The Chihuly exhibits show a small portion of his work. The video is a must see as it explains his process and exhibitions.

Valeria Valiente

Worth a visit when you're in Tacoma

Tacoma Talks

With rotating art displays there is always something new and wonderful to behold. Every month on the third Thursday entrance is free from 5-8pm, and every Thursday from 5-8 is free for students. On 3rd Thursdays take a stroll next door to the Washington State History Museum and The Museum of Glass which are also free from 5-8pm. They have many discounts for seniors, military, students and family packs. There is a parking lot behind the building. #LetsGuide #LocalGuides #LeeHeath

Seth Sims

I'm sure it's a great place to go on a date. But I can't find one willing to pay.

K c

Wow amazing work. Worth a visit.

Diana Sharon

I love going to TAM on their free nights as I currently don’t have extra funds. They have wonderful exhibits and lots of activities for adults and kids.

Travis Codde Milligan

Very cool. Plan for about 1-2 hours to visit everything. Military and family receive free admission also

SiahSiah

The TAM was one of the top 5 amazing museums, I have only consisted once, but have been to many others in Washington state. I will say this experience was very wonderful

Karen Schwaab

The art piece on migration is AMAZING

Raven Ethereal

As a first time visitor in Washington I cant compare TAM to other local museums but I really enjoyed it. Such vibrant colors and variety of mediums. Native American and migrant themed art was in abundance and I love the rich culture that is conveyed. There are some incredibly unique and thought-provoking pieces that I will never forget. Parking is pre-pay, cheap quick, and easy.

Austin Wells

Great Museum! I respect the artists work very creative!

michelle lara

They have beautiful exhibits. Take your time to see all of the details of each piece. The staff is super friendly. I am already looking forward to returning.

Bethanie Russell

I am not a museum lover, but the TAM is wonderful. They are doing construction and adding to the displays, but there is no interference with your enjoyment of what is open. Beautiful displays of native art with benches so you can just sit and enjoy the artwork. Highly recommended.

Diane Exeriede

Amazing exhibits

Ashok Srivastava

Excellent glass art gallery I empress to see Tacoma Art Museum

Robyn Hull

Great art and easy to work with staff , but you get done very fast unless you are a art fanatic unlike me.

D. Broadstreet

The family and I enjoyed certain parts of the exhibits, but the majority seems dedicated to Native American and southwestern type pieces... Not my favorite. There were, however, a few gems that were enough to balance the experience with the cost.

Bryan Hillerman

Beautiful museum, many glass pieces on display. If you are in Tacoma this is one of the premium spaces here.

Asa Jordan

Really great pieces on exhibit right now, definately worth visiting

Alyse nicole

First art museum I've been to, will definitely be back.

Charles Strong

There are some really cool pieces here. They don't have a problem with photography without a flash.

Stu Poston

Fine museum located in the historic waterfront of old Tacoma. Beautiful galleries featuring outstanding Northwest artists both past and present. Don't miss the black bean coconut soup in the cafe, either!

Karla Boyd

Very nice place with beautiful art. My niece had her wedding here and it was all beautiful. They did a fabulous job.

Adam Horo

Awesome lovely place to refresh ur brain

Mandy Olson

Don’t want to ruin by putting all the pics on here. If you’re an Evergreen State College Student the $15 admission is waved. It’s an amazing experience. I especially liked the wood set block prints, the mixed media giant glass cubes and these cool bags of water that need a fish!!! They’re setting up a new exhibit.

Nic Sheehan

Amazing artwork and fair priced

Ingrid Martinez

We were excited to visit the Tacoma Art Museum when the new wing opened. It’s beautifully done and filled with some gorgeous pieces. Well worth a visit. I also appreciate that the have free entrance on the Third Thursday Art Walk from 5-8. The museum is convenient to the Tacoma Museum of Glass and works well as a pair. TAM has a superb and quite varied glass collection, which complements TMOG. Its non-glass collections are well presented and interesting. Not a large museum but well worth a visit.

Elizabeth Wilson

The Museum is remodeled and beautiful on the outside and inside. They have a small cafe inside and gift shop.

Luke S

Polite, informed staff, amazing galleries and a genuinely affordable and delicious cafe.

Shelly DeLeon

A great place to take kids. Thereare military/veteran discounts

KyLee Denning

Neat to check out if you've never been! Watching them hand blow the glass is pretty cool.

Shane Lewis

Great experience with the staff, as well all of the exhibitions were very well curated and very interesting to view.

Mike Freese

Good small French Impressionist exhibit. Also, the Simpsons room was fun

Rebecca Newman

Very nice regional art museum. Particularly check out the glass work and the Haug collection.

September Falls

It was great. I went as a chaperone with a group of elementary students on a field trip. They have a wonderful program for children as well as a classroom available where the children created their own art.

Crystal Becerra

Went for an event. Quite a nice place and amazing collections!

Mark Richards

Great place to bring the family. Many interesting displays to enjoy

A F

I am sure this is great for people who are into art but my 13 and 15 year old were so bored. I enjoyed the interactive displays and my 2 year old had a great time in the make your own art studio, but if you have angsty teenagers make sure you get the library passes so you don't waste your money.

Mark Warns

The Tacoma Art Museum does less with more than any other museum in Western Washington. Museum owns an incredible collection of Western art featuring all the major Western artists, but they only show a few good pieces mixed with junk, PC, and neon. Skip it. Only display in the museum that's reliably good is the Chihuly Room.

Ada Turner

This place was a lot of fun, short if you donthave too many strong opinions on paintings but perfect for something to do in one afternoon. You could see everything and enjoy it alright in an hour.

Gene X

I love this place!

Brandon Culbert

Very well put together art exhibits. I enjoy the variety of art that is showcased here.

lacewing

I buy art pencils at tge gift shop. I love them, my favorite drawing pencils! so smooth

Daniel Piacitelli

Great collections! The glass collections are phenomenal. I do however prefer Millville Pizza

77slydevil

The dolphins exhibit was awesome, as was ther native American paintings.

Khalil Johnson

There are so many different art displays its just pure beauty

Nicholas Pike

Great place to take my kids for a day out excursion. There featured exhibit and additional displays entertained my family.

Samuel White

I used the free Museum Pass from Tacoma Public Libraries.

Natasha K

Tacoma Art Museum is a wonderful place. They have lots of local artists, a gift shop, and an area that you can make your own artwork to take with you or leave for others to enjoy.

Darlene Stewart

Heard about checking out family passes to the museums through the library. Did just that. My family of five checked out TAM today. Was fun, different and out of the norm for my family. My kids even enjoyed themselves. We walked through the different galleries which were around 7. Art was very nicely displayed and lit with info on each piece. The museum was very clean, quiet and enjoyable. Staff was nice and on hand to answer any questions. There were two classroom spaces, a library, cafe and art room. My kids loved the art room. I think looking at all the art brought out their artsy side. I highly recommend checking out the museum. I would definitely check out a pass again to see future exhibits. Not sure that I would pay to get in. Photos: darlenestewartphotography

marjanne masterman

The collection was very nice and varied. I enjoyed the displays and the architecture

Janine K

This is my first time to TAM. I saw all the glass features in the Benaroya wing. I highly recommend a visit. I attended on a Saturday and it was very relaxed, not crowded. Tacoma has got it going on! Please don't become Seattle. I'm praying for you but I have faith.

Scarlett Shepard

We went to the Dia De Los Muertos event and had a great time. There were plenty of things to do! They had performances, kid activities, face painting, Taco trucks & more. We will be back for more events in the future!

Emily Reich

Outstanding collections of new and old. Glass art is gorgeous. Dale Chihuly's works are prominently displayed.

Kriston Slayton

Love the kids art area!

David Halbeck

My church group went on a tour of the Benaroya wing and had a dosent with us. For me it was very enjoyable.

Rosie Ayala

Amazing. ALWAYS.

Rich Traulsen

Art in a fairly new building. Lots of local and regional and international works. Take an afternoon and see it all.

Gb N

It's a nice museum. It's not too big, so you can actually enjoy it in a few hours. Other museums almost need like two days to walk through.

Dona Hamilton

The western art exhibit is excellent...its a must see.

Lady g Bones

The story telling was definitely Powerful.... The colors help bring the strength of the ideals of the life these people, places, biographies involved. Thank-you..

Peter Crosby

Gotta love TAM. Went on the free Thursday promotion that they do every week. They always have a good variety every time i visit, though there are some permanent pieces. Its also very easy to get to the museum, parking is inexpensive and easy to use, which is rare for Tacoma.

Kaycee Prince

Very much enjoyed spending some time here with my sister. Interesting exhibits with many different artistic mediums.

Steve Carder

Nice museum. Unfortunately, we only had an hour to explore. Next time will plan on more time to explore.

Joon Park

Very interesting artworks and special exhibits can be exciting. Easy to park, not so many people. Great place to visit on the weekend with family and friends. Free on Thursday afternoon!

Mayra Werner

Great day to go, lots of parking and very few people there so easy to see all the exhibits. Chihuly exhibit amazing! The cafe has yummy food and staff is not stressed with mobs of people.

Mark Schurer

Really nice art musuem- wish it was a little bigger.

lupine

Exemplary in every way. Staff was respectful and enthusiastic, art was inspired, and exhibits served to provide an unparalleled display of artistic talent throughout the past several centuries, in a way that makes it easy to absorb for the connoisseur as much as the casual visitor. Current exhibits are culturally relevant and thought-provoking; enjoyed the thoughtful commentaries on native history in artwork, especially the "vanishing people" myth. Gave a deep sense of perspective and would highly recommend it.

Jonathan Fink

Such a great museum with a lot of great exhibits on native art, glass art, and amazing paintings. Loved the areas to give our views and answer questions about the exhibit. Seeing what others saw made the experience much more rich and fulfilling, to be able to give your voice. A lot of Asian American art, like from the Japanese internment camps that are not talked about. So much northwest art that had something to say.