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Bechtler Museum of Modern Art

420 South Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC (Second Ward)
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Ranked #25 of 65 attractions in Charlotte
Type: Art Museums
Owner description: This is a brand-new art museum in center city Charlotte, N.C. I found the museum to be interesting, but with significant limitations for serious... more » Owner description: This is a brand-new art museum in center city Charlotte, N.C. I found the museum to be interesting, but with significant limitations for serious lovers of modern art. « less
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Charlotte, North Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 June 2013

This is a beautiful museum of modern art. The artwork is spread out so it's not overwhelming to where you need to spend several hours looking, unless you want to. We felt like we had enough time to really look at every piece without spending the entire day at the museum or being overwhelmed by the art. We went during... More

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Columbia, Missouri
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 June 2013

A fantastic building, guarded by a huge, mirrored, radiant phoenix that's becoming one of the most photographed sites in the city -- once inside, however, it's $10 admission for a rather small collection easily seen in half an hour. Also, the free audio guide devices didn't work. You might be better off taking pictures of yourself and friend with the... More

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Blacksburg, Virginia
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2013 via mobile

I like art and truly respect different points of view including very sophisticated things. But in this case this was way to complicated to nicer stand or just not that creative as other exhibitions. The building looks nice and big from outside, it the exhibition space is small and boring. For the same price Mint is way better and you... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2013

This collection is lovely. The Bechtler family story is interesting- had to look it up however. Loved Warhol, Miro and original manuscripts in collection.Sculpture outside is photo op and well known as a city icon.Will not take much time- so highly recommend giving it a moment. Staff very nice too. Gift shop has many fun items for your memory.

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Raleigh, North Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 February 2013

I saw a wonderful Giacometti exhibit, and the building is an architectural gem (much more like New York or Europe than Charlotte). There aren't many pieces from the permanent collection on display, so you should try to visit while there's a special exhibit.

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Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2013

Convenient location for an art museum. Works were displayed and presented well for enjoyment. The tour with voice recordings was informational. Nice little gift shop, too.

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Charlotte
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 January 2013

This is a great way to spend a few hours in Uptown. You can walk to a variety of good restaurants from this location.

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Charlotte, North Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 January 2013

Downtown Charlotte has two main museums and they compliment one another. This is the modern art scene and the Mint Museum present more traditional art types and selections. Go see them both!

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Baltimore, MD
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 December 2012

The 4th floor is largely devoted to Alberto Giacometti's sculpture (including some cubist compositions), sketches, and paintings. Presented in chronological order, you will come away from this exhibit with a new appreciation for this amazing talent. And the rest of the collection (some outdoors!) is great, too. A very pleasant morning or afternoon destination in "Uptown Charlotte."

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 December 2012

Beautiful building, outstanding art collections, displayed well. Everything here is attractive, sparkling.

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