Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University
Durham, NC 27705
Phone: (919) 684-5135
- Hours:
- Tue-Wed, Fri-Sat 10am-5pm, Thu 10am-9pm, Sun 12pm-5pm
Editorial Review for Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University – by Kristine Forrest Seawell
In Short
Clean lines, open spaces and great halls filled with color are the makings of a top-notch art museum, and Duke University's Nasher Museum fits the bill perfectly. There are more than 13,000 works of art here, many of which fall into the areas of Renaissance art, African art, ancient American art and Classical sculpture. Since the museum also boasts a gourmet restaurant, this is the perfect place to take a date on a weekend afternoon.
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Insider Tips
Where to SitIf you're visiting the museum in the spring or summer, be sure to stop for lunch on the patio. You'll have a wonderful view of the sculpture garden.
Save MoneyGroup tours are available for $45 (5-15 people). Students are free.
ParkingYou should expect to pay $2 per hour to park in the museum's lot.
User Reviews for Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University
11/14/2006 Posted by llooper
I've been to the Nasher once, and look forward to returning! The art collection is interesting and definitely worth a look.
