Tacoma Art Museum

Free on Thursdays 5pm-8pm. They also have spaces you can use without paying admission. They have a cafe, a rooftop deck with tables and beautiful views of the city and mountain, and a space where people of all ages can make their own art or read books!

— Marguerite Martin

Fantastic. Smallish museum with a good variety of well curated exhibits. Beautiful space.

— Emily

Went on a Sunday and had a great time. Very pleasant atmosphere. Staff were very inviting and warm.

— Ceeasia32

Not sure if it's a sign of the times, but the majority of the exhibits were about racism, race experiences, etc...especially the whole wing behind the reception. While they started interesting, engaging and informative, the repetitive theme, from every angle is exhausting. It is important to hear these perspectives. They serve as a lens to the experience of others and educate, but to have so much space in the museum devoted solely to that perspective was a little overwhelming. We are in the midst of turbulent political times, and sometimes people go to a museum to be uplifted. To see beauty and creativity on display. Again, while I do understand the need for exhibits about racism, they shouldn't occupy 50% of the floor space of the museum if you expect to appeal to the broadest of audience. Also of note, in the lobby there are two photo in an exhibit about gender. The photo is meant to be subversive about our concept of gender, art and fame (all cool) except the title is "GenderF#7K" fully spelled out and one of the subjects in the photo was partially nude. This was on display to the literal busload of elementary aged children who were walking past. That content should not be in the main lobby for all age consumption. All this being said, the staff were very welcoming and we enjoyed many other exhibits. I’m willing to do the hard stuff, to be challenged, to change my mind. I just also want oxygen, beauty, surprise, and relief too.

— Dennis L

Excellent exhibit with anything from paintings, prints, photography, textiles made into art, glass sculptures a true sensory delight. All the colors and shapes were amazing. Super nice and knowledgeable staff are available to answers all your questions. They have a cafe on the main floor, a gift shop and three levels in the building. Once on the top floor you get a nice view of the city and if lucky on a clear day the opportunity for very nice pictures of the structures surrounding the museum. You are within walking distance from the glass museum and other amenities in the area. Breweries, restaurants and nice scenery everywhere. I highly recommend this location.

— Mr. O