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Albright-Knox Art Gallery in Buffalo
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Buffalo, Erie County, New York, US
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Had an amazing trip here. Started out on the guided tour. We stepped away though because it was informative but very slow moving. I believe it took about an hour and some change till we saw them finishing up. Great little gift shop. Probably my best surprise for my girlfriend ever... Sadly not sure how Im gonna top it...
Love this Art Gallery. Great holdings of Abstract Expressionism Art, interesting Exhibitions, just couple of hours drive from Toronto. Beautiful sculptures all around. If you love Art, please visit it - it needs your support.
This is a world class art museum. Filled with works from famous artists through history, to today. Have visited many times and its always a joy to see my old faves and the new exhibits that are regularly passing through. Staff is friendly and welcoming. Security is rarely noticeable and do not impact your viewing experience. The restaurant is spot on. Great food, drinks, and desserts.
This is a must when in Buffalo! Rarely do you get to experience such a diverse collection with no lines and waits like in museums in larger cities. If it’s within your means become a member and enjoy amazing benefits, including reciprocal free entries to over 800 museums in North America. Love love love this place!
A great museum with a rich collection organized in a tremendous manner. Can be completed entirely in a few hours, depending on your speed in museums, and is a great spot for indoor activities or if you’re just looking for something to do.
One of the most beautiful art galleries I have ever been to! This place has some really good stuff. Should check it out if youre in Buffalo!
It was a very amazing experience my crew and myself from Maureens flower shop decorated 4 pillars their yesterday for a nice event they had yesterday their for those peoples who support the Albright Knox art gallery!
Such a beautiful place, truly a gem in the City of Buffalo. The place was very clean and the staff was extremely helpful, even walking around outdoors was a really romantic experience. Cannot wait to see what the renovations bring once they re-open and hope to see their live music shows next summer!
I think the Albright is one of the most important and incredible Modern Art museums in North America. Im never disappointed with my visits to this World Class Gallery. They have great examples of all the contemporary artists you should know about. Theyre about to undergo some major transformations/renovations so get there if you can in the fall of 2019 or youll be waiting a while! The current Anthony McCall installation is incredible!!!
Great place for modern art as well as classics on display also. They are always changing up exhibits and bringing in new to keep things interesting. Great place to bring the kids, especially on the first Friday of the month is free admition. Art activities for the kids, and adults also.
I love this gallery. It’s serene and lovely. Their permanent collection is intriguing. You can always see Pollock, De Kooning, Matisse and Van Gogh on view.
Very nice modern collection with a hall of fame that includes Giacometti, Monet, Degas, Kandinsky, Gaugin, Brancusi, Mondrian, Vangogh and more in one hallway! Definitely worth the time.
There are some wonderful works of art here with two floors. Great sculptures and more of what I consider traditional art upstairs, including some good Van Goghs. Impressionist and more modern art on the first floor, with a nice gift shop and cafe. I was sad to find out the mirrored room was gone, some cretin apparently broke it.
I love this museum. The permanent collection is really nice and they usually get some wonderful travelling collections throughout the year. Its a spacious museum that isnt too overwhelming. You could spend an hour or half a day here depending on how quickly you want to look at all the pieces.The Albright Knox is a must see for any local Buffalonian or visitor to the area!
Was shocked at how much fun it turned out to be. Not being a huge art guy I wasnt too sure what Id think, but the staff were friendly it was very clean with a lot of really cool things, even when some stuff was under construction
The art was extremely modern. There were about 20-30 old art paintings, but those were nice. The staff was rude when asking questions about where the exhibits were. The only art I actually enjoyed the most was the ones for sale in the gift shop! Very dissapointing... Would not recommend
Unexpected coolness outside. Neat outdoor art pieces and a beautiful body of water to walk by.
Best place in Buffalo to look at art! They always have rotating exhibits so you can keep going back and seeing all offering kinds of artwork.
Absolutely love going to the Albright-Knox for their new art installations. I highly recommend going there with family, friends or eveb just yo walk around on your own. Its a beautiful building with amazing art.
Great place to go to look at art! Its a traditional type of museum with older and newer art styles. There is also usually a gallery upstairs that changes ever few weeks.
First Fridays of the month are free admission and free parking which is really nice. Staff is always very friendly and the exhibits are interesting and well kept
Brilliantly curated art gallery. The curator has a sense of humor. Many artists you know and others you will discover. Be sure to peruse the inside and outside of the museum.
My family truly enjoyed this art gallery. It was such a fun experience!
Really cool place to spend the day! Just some of the art there below
A true gem of a cultural attraction in Buffalo. We are blessed with one of the greatest collections of modern and contemporary art in the world. The leadership and advances in the past 5 years are of global importance to the art community. They do all of this while staying community focused and taking down the barriers to expose all people of Buffalo to art in an inclusive and thoughtful way.
Good lord, can we please get this construction project to a point where we can have Elmwood Avenue back again?? This single lane causing the daily traffic jam is really getting old. Some of us have work to do.
I don’t know how it usually is but if they have incredible exhibits like this light exhibit, I will come for every single one of them.
Buffalos crown jewel of an art gallery, super mid-century collection with pieces from many of the great modern artists and some contemporary work. Worth a visit any time.
I brought my sister and her two girls to the Albright Knox for the art activity on First Friday. They are from out of town and really enjoyed it. It is so great for Albright to open up its doors to non-members once a month. Being a member, I was able to bring them into the current exihibt for free. We enjoyed our morning there.
Nice musuem with a nice layout. And good amount from different periods and artists.
Under construction in the original gallery so we spent less than two hours. The pieces that were on exhibition were great including this Pollack
Hello Word, this historic place is worth all 5 starsssss. The family outings should include this Art Gallery. There is so much conversation, learning and creativity that forms from visiting this place.When you have a moment dont just send your children on fieldtrips with the school, Parents take your children and watch all the fun you have with bonding that you will cherish forever. Have a beautiful blessed day :)
World class art museum. Visited Buffalo from Louisiana mainly to visit the Albright-Knox.
I fell in love this gallery! First of all its a perfect size; not to large or too small, and the lay out on the main floor is mostly a simple loop so the art can be viewed in chronological order without having to navigate through multiple rooms. As I mentioned, its compact enough to feel you can take your time and absorb the art as you go, rather than feel rushed to see it all in one go.The staff and volunteers are extremely enthusiastic, knowledgeable and, friendly and were more than willing to answer any questions or have a chat without any sense of pretentiousness or arty airs.I was very surprised by the restaurant. Pleasantly, I should add. The pricing is reasonable and the food was fantastic, best burger Ive had in a long time, when was the last time you heard someone say that about an art gallery?! Nice selection of wine and local beer too. Service was excellent too.I thoroughly enjoyed my time here and will definitely be visiting again. Highly recommended if youre looking for something to do in Buffalo.
Great space and amazing collection. Auditorium available. Sculptures on the grounds are wonderful.
Really a quality over quantity experience! They might have a small collection but every piece is fantastic. Went while they were in between rotating exhibits so it was not as full an experience as it could be, but I was constantly surprised by the big name artists they have as part of their regular collection.If you are a reciprocal member or even just an art lover you owe it to your self to check this gallery out!
An amazing gallery. Beautiful location, easy to get to, readily accessed parking. The collection of art within is spectacular & beautifully displayed. Our lunch in the cafe was excellent and very reasonably priced. Even the prices in the gift shop were reasonable! We really enjoyed our day and will definitely be back. Buffalo has so much going on these days. What a great city.
This was amazing. Went for first Friday and saw really beautiful and thought provoking pieces. The staff and docents were really great and they showed/ told us about interesting details of the art. There was live music and all kinds of stuff going on. I plan on going to the next first Friday as I didnt see everything and I also want to check out the drop in art activities. I could come here over and over and find something new and beautiful each time.
Always been a huge fan of albright-knox art gallery. Incredible collection that is always rotated so always seems fresh and new along with some amazing classic standards.
As usual had a wonderful experience. It was discounted admission for the family. Kids enjoyed making art. Spouse enjoyed his first visit. Incredible iconic pieces. Museum personnel was very friendly, even with my very loud toddler. Would like to see newer exhibits and works more regularly. Parking is difficult. Bathrooms okay for families with young children. Keep littlest ones in strollers. One elevator next to gift shop. Most of museum is accessible. Recommend every art lover visit with their family soon. Families can look out for First Fridays for activities for children. Playground behind museum, across street for afterwards.
I only get here once every few years, but this is one of my favourite two or three galleries anywhere. Such variety, great innovative work, solid modern and contemporary classics and daring, relevant new work. I wish Id gotten the name of the woman who greeted us and sold us our tickets: so helpful, interested, enthusiastic, and seemed so delighted after wed finished our two-hour walk around the gallery and told her how much we loved it. Other staff seemed nice too, though the security staff was a bit dour, but perhaps its their job to be a little unpleasant and intimidating. The special exhibitions were challenging and exciting; great to see the Sol De Witt stairwell walls complete with their intricate pencil drawings.
Yet again very interesting and informative Art Gallery
Karen is the best! I attend the monthly Veteran events, and she always puts so much care into the tour and activities. That being said, all of the staff are so welcoming and helpful. Add to that, the offer new and amazing art, constantly. Its like a new gallery every time I step in there! If you havent visited, add this to your list of places to see! The upstairs exhibits were fantastic. Can always learn something new.The Ralph Wilson exhibit, the immigrant and people exhibit all were so engrossing. We stopped for an hour before dinner and stayed 2 1/2 hours and didnt realize where the time went. Super!!
What a great place inside and out!! I have taken family photos outside with the art gallery as background and the photos came out amazing! I have seen couples use this place for wedding photos too. Inside there is up and downstairs filled with amazing visual delight!!! There is something for everyone, child to adult! The museum is free every first Friday and discount family day on Sunday.
I brought your sister on a date here once. She didnt appreciate or understand anything she saw during the visit. She kept asking me if we can leave so we can get Mighty Taco... Cant take your sister anywhere.
I wish my experience matched the potential atmosphere. They do have some lovely pieces. However, the staff ruins it. A bunch of pretentious old farts who obviously need to take a class on how to treat paying customers.They follow you around like its a precious gem store and you have criminal written on your forehead. Made for a less than ideal trip. Security kept reminding us not to touch anything...We are not children, we understand how this works, thanks.In my few trips, frigid old ladies at the front desk were a pain to deal with and seemed unhappy to be there. Find another job?? Im sure there are people whod love to be around art.Something is always closed down so you really dont even get the full experience. The art is usually always good though, just need to fix their staff issues.
The current exhibit, Anthony McCall: Dark Rooms, Solid Light, is excellent. Going into some of the cones of light convey a feeling of being transported into a different dimension. Very cool. Museum staff are all friendly and helpful. Exhibit also works well for anyone needing a wheelchair for access (which are available at no charge at the museum).
Albright-knox Art Gallery is a Beautiful building containing beautiful artwork surrounded by beautiful Delaware Park just an all-around relaxing day
This is a wonderful gallery. There is always an interesting show for different tastes in art. Its not a bad drive from Toronto & esp from Niagara Falls its just a short one. The area around the gallery is great too with cafes & restaurants not far in Elmwood Village & Delaware Park right across.Worth the drive!!
So much fun!!! Love the sensory art upstairs!
World class museum, and an excellent one to have in ones hometown. There are always a couple special exhibits to see, and the museums collection is always being circulated so that something is new even if you go every month. Interesting outside sculpture, and the museum borders a lake of Delaware park which adds variety to a visit. Colorful accessible art appeals to all ages. The cafe is very good. Last night we attended a music and dance performance in the auditorium and I had forgotten how spectacular that can be as the sunsets through the floor to ceiling side walls.
I visited between exhibits. Small, but I loved the permanent collection. YMMV based on art preferences. Smaller gallery with quality pieces - a nice way to spend an hour or two without being overwhelmed or feeling pressured to see it all.
This place is a hidden jewel. Its not large but has very impressive collection. Some paintings from their collection would make an honor to a major gallery in a capital city. Salvador Dali, Picasso and more. Definitely worth of visiting if you are an art lover.
Beautiful area & exhibits. Ample parking. They do offer various classes too for families. Price is reasonable though gift shop is a little pricey. Dinner isnt very open as long as the gallery though. Like to walk in Delaware park after seeing exhibits some exhibits are outside like the glass tree stump.
Great museum, only saw a fraction of the collections because of a remodel.
They have some good pieces by some famous painters. Picasso, Frida.When I was there, I also saw the Anthony McCall exhibit Dark Rooms, Solid Lights. It was set up in the entirety of their older, classically built section. They took full advantage of the space to present a truly captivating experience.They are about to undergo some major renovations so I felt like it was missing some things. But Id be interested to see it when the renovations are complete.
There are many paintings/works of art here. They keep changing what you can see and a new building is in the works. Tours are free with admission. Our docent was VERY knowledgeable and enthusiastic. He got us to look and dissect the art works, not just tell us about the history. Although I dont particularly care for modern art, it was a nice trip. There is everything from classical to contemporary here. There are many big name artists here to see. There is also a sitdown restaurant here which was nice for a quick glass of champagne before checking out more art.
We are so fortunate in WNY to have such a wonderful gallery here. The exhibits are varied and always interesting. As a member, I can enjoy many special events. First Fridays are free for all and offer activities for all ages. The restaurant and gift shop are small but enjoyable.
So many contemporary art collections in this Gallery! I was truly inspired, and the current video art exhibit is eye-opening and provocative. It took me 2 hours to walk around and also bought a souvenir from the gift shop.
The museum is great! Small and not overwhelming but with excellent, select pieces with great consistantly readable commentary. Family Sundays at $5 for the group youre bringing in make it easy to do. Excellent food, service, decor at reasonable prices.
Not a very diverse art gallery, not too much diversity in media. Lots of paintings, a few sculptures. We had to pay extra to go upstairs for an artists’ exhibition but was very disappointed, it was the same stuff being shown over and over up there. You can get through it quickly even with reading all of the placards. They have M&T first fridays though which means everyone gets in free (and free parking) on the first Friday of each month, so maybe go check it out on those days
Our family LOVES the Albright-Knox! Its a must-visit for all Buffalovers out there- during any season!
Karen is the best! I attend the monthly Veteran events, and she always puts so much care into the tour and activities. That being said, all of the staff are so welcoming and helpful. Add to that, the offer new and amazing art, constantly. Its like a new gallery every time I step in there! If you havent visited, add this to your list of places to see!
Hidden gem! It has a very good collection of art and regularly changes exhibits. The traveling exhibits are particularly good. There is a huge crowd on the First Fridays of each month (free admission). But it is worth going on regular days, too to avoid the crowd.
Had a wonderful time for first Friday. Ended up renewing my membership for both the art gallery and the burchfield. Music was fun and I ran into a lot of friends. cant wait to go back and check out the arts and do brunch.
Loved this Art Gallery for the wonderful atmosphere and for the explanation to each art work. This gave me not only the details : name of artist, name of art piece, dates and materials. . But also a pick to the artist motivation and to a general knowledge.It felt like going with a guide.Definitely coming back
Went to see the Pablo Picasso exhibit. Had a wonderful time in the entire museum. The parking is moderately priced but the lot is rather small. The gallery stretches for two floors and has a variety of different art media. The gift shop has a lot of great goods, and there is a café in the building.
Not a large collection on display, but a decent collection from major players in the art world. The building is easy to get around and the outside has also a small collection of modern sculpture. Adjacent to the museum is a small lake and garden grounds that offers a nice walk.
Such an awesome place, especially great on the first Friday of every month when admission is free! During these days the bar/restaurant is a great place to grab a glass of wine and listen to live music. Great start to date night or a night out with the family.
The museums collection of artwork was great but they had the absolute worst lighting I have EVER seen in a museum. It was hard to see the artwork in certain areas because the lighting was so yellow it altered the look of the artwork. Very poor quality for a museum with as many good works as this one.
Nice exhibits, staff is just annoying!
One of the best art galleries of impressionist 60s and 70s paintings. Plus the design and layout of the building is amazing to boot. I love going through all of the art and taking it all in. Not an artsy fartsy critic, just enjoy good stuff that is here. Recommend to anyone who likes seeing big name art without the huge crowds or large gallery layouts. Will go back again and again, a gem in Buffalo, NY
We went on free first Friday of the month and also enjoyed this cool exhibit involving light. We visited around 9pm, we were just passing by the city and were pleasantly impressed.
Small gallery with gorgeous art and architecture. Great place to visit for an afternoon.
One of the landmarks in Buffalo, where truly arts and history are shown in here.. They have different installations each time I visit and I love the M&T First Friday event as it makes the admission fee close to being free!Definitely recommended to spend a night out and just enjoy what you see.
Theyve got a great exhibit right now featuring the work of many black women artists. The staff was super helpful and informative about the artists and the situations they worked in. The work itself, and the narrative that the exhibit creates around it is very poignant to many current events. Highly recommend.
The upcoming remodeling / two year closing of Albright Knox art gallery this coming November has made the trip less than worth the time. Most of the great works have been packed up in participation leaving a huge part of the gallery with s less than inspirational study of light and dark by Artist (?) Anthony McCall. Called Dark rooms, Solid Light. Way to little in the way of mental/ emotional stimulation. Hopefully better exhibits will show upon the reopening in two to three years.
As a Buffalo native, Ive been here dozens of times. I love how it never seems to be the same displays every time I go. Definitely check to see what kind of admissions specials are available, because this can be a very cheap and wonderful date!
I suggest going in the summer as the outside has so much to offer. Inside is great too. A very nice pollock and some really nice oil paintings. Upstairs is a little extra on first fridays when it’s free to most of the gallery. The best stuff however is upstairs. Mirrored room huge table room. If you enjoy art then it’s cool.
Didnt know much about the museum before stopping in, and was quickly impressed. We spent about an hour walking through the exhibits and then another hour walking around outside. There is a parking lot onsite available to patrons with a $4 charge as long as you are going to the museum. Im assuming the fee is to deter college students from parking there for class.
A phenomanal location to visit with an exquisite collection of contemporary art. The location is very well maintained and there are a large amount of pieces from various artist, ranging from Pablo Picasso to Jackson Polluck. The building itself is nicely designed and has plenty of natural lighting as well as multiple lathe sculptures surrounding it. Overall, the experience of visiting this location is well worth the price and I highly recommend going there.
One of my favorite places that is now closed for 2 years bc of a huge remodel. Cant wait til it opens again.
Great. As expected. Only downside is theyre expanding/renovating, so most of their permanent collection has been put away from public eyes. Too bad. However, the current show Dark Rooms, Solid Light is fantastic. Beaming you to other ethereal realms.
Really fun spot for a date night, especially when they have live jazz music and happy hour specials at the cafe
Excellent gallery usually with a traveling exhibit. Took my nephew for company family day and even at one year old he loved it. Staff are very friendly. A must see if youre traveling from out of town.
Albright has a diverse array of art with some masterpieces sprinkled in. I very much enjoyed the Foul Play temporary exhibit. The cafe was very accommodating and my waiter made me a hot chocolate despite it not being on the menu. It was very much appreciated.
A world-renowned gem here in Buffalo. Magnificent modern art, the First Friday of every month is free admission thanks to M&T Banks sponsorship. There are many other genres besides modern, although theyre being phased out. They have great special events (the Picasso exhibit is wonderful and so informative!). Membership is not expensive... Any visit to Buffalo should include a visit here!
Dont recommend with kids. Had a disappointing experience. First docent approached to explain in graphic detail painting about death/hate crime to my (just) 4 year old, ignoring several polite attempts on my part to get her to stop - this alone was enough to sour the experience for me. Then my son approached a sculpture and docent jumped in several seconds after I already had him stepping back (and had immediately physically grabbed him just to be extra sure he couldnt inch any closer). Then we went up front to just return the pencil wed borrowed for a scavenger hunt only to have another docent agressively yell about the line. I explained I was just looking for a spot to return the pencils. No offer to help. Then the ticket machine in the lot kept asking for payment after wed paid inside (inserted ticket every which way). Overall the docents were ridiculous and I cant say it was very relaxing or enjoyable. We have to teach kids to enjoy art, but Ill be looking for a more pleasant environment to do so.
This is a must if you visit Buffalo. Picasso Dali Pollock along with constantly updating and bringing in new artists and exhibits. This is an absolute treasure of Buffalo that must be visited. The grounds themselves and Delaware Park behind it along with Hoyt Lake add to the specialness of this beloved place.
The Albright Knox boasts a huge, rotating collection of art in a beautiful building. Low prices for entry and friendly staff make a museum visit perfect for a Rainier/snowier day. Cafe prices are a bit restrictive, but free lockers and the size of the gallery make up for this.
I went on First Friday and they asked was I here for that I said yes. They didnt explain that we could not go into the Picasso Exhibit unless we paid. Had they explained that I would have purchased tickets. Then throughout the night I really felt extremely out of place here. It was stalkish! With guards all over the place anticipating your next ten steps and telling you dont get close... Im like seriously reading the little information near the painting with 14 pt and I have 20/20 vision... I was only as close as I had to be. I dont think I will return. Sadly...
There is a nice collection of art here. The museum appears bigger than it is which was fine with me because it wasnt to overwhelming. There is a rotating collection upstairs, always something new to see. And first Friday of every month is free!
Good small collection on display. Museum will close in November 2019 for a major 2 test renovation and expansion. Then it will be able to show more of its large collection.
Very nice! Great for sight seeing and walking around.
I took my daughter to the first Wednesday of the month stroller tour. It was very well curated and created a relaxing experience for parents to bring their little ones to a museum. Its also a good way to meet other parents! If youre bringing a diaper bag, I suggest finding a way to secure it to your stroller, otherwise, you will be asked to leave it in a complimentary locker.
One of most overall beautiful elements of Elmwood and Buffalo in General. The park being right there and the parkways its all quite lovely. Only have been inside three of four times but every time was pretty cool. Would definitely recommend as a staple attraction for visitors.
I mean... Its the Albright-Knox Art Gallery. Not much to explain here. Great art, appropriately lit and hung. Plaques for some general details for each piece. Beautiful place. And just outside is a great park (Delaware Park) with a wonderful rose garden.
I love to go here and spend the day. They always have great and interesting exhibits the staff is always friendly and the gift shop always has something different and unique if you want to spend a day being in awe of people’s creativity this is definitely the place to go.
Took a class of eager students there for a field trip. They took them around and looked at 5 paintings. The kids left with no real experience of what an art museum is. Would not recommend it for any field trips.
Wonderful spread of styles. The perfect size for a quick afternoon trip. My wife and I spent about an hour and a half here feasting our eyes only on the pieces that piqued our interest. Shark Girl was the featured collection and was great!
I have visited this museum in the past. My recent visit was in on a Saturday in January 2017 for an exhibit of Picasso and those artists working with him or of the same time period. You dont need to be a contemporary art lover to enjoy your visit here. The museums houses a collection of fine American and European art. Browse the gift shop and book store and dont miss the chance for a tasty and nearly former lunch at an affordable price. Across the street is The Birchfield-Pennsy museum which should on your list as well.
I find myself coming here a couple times a year and its a new experience every time.
STOP THE ART..... STOP IT NOWThis is another building where you are walking around Delaware park and you think you are in the Roman Empire. It is just too fancy! Why not spice the place up a bit. Why not paint it hot pink? Why not turn the place into a massive club with wild lights, dance music and karaoke? We do not need art! Art does not do anything for anyone! Artists should be spending their time PRODUCING! She should use all of that creative energy to devise ways of making burgers and fries more cheaply, cars with more efficient engines and passenger planes with more leg room. STOP THE ART.... STOP IT NOW
The museum is in construction prep mode. A selection of paintings - excellent ones - are hung in a series of corridors. Where the noise echoes from one end to the other. Some of the more iconic paintings are to be found as posters in a desultory display in the shop.
A world class Art Gallery with a surprising collection of masters from early Impressionism to Current day. There is a regular schedule of touring and special exhibits as well. Not to be missed if visiting Buffalo or if you are a local artist needing some creative inspiration.
Love art! This place you can learn a lot!
Best art gallery, worth the trip to Buffalo
Grew up visiting this place when it was a free place to visit when my parents took us for a ride on Sunday. Its also next door to The Historical society. Another free place to get culture. Actually took painting classes there when I was 12!
The Albright-Knox prides itself on being up-to-date in acquiring contemporary pieces. It is home to many famous works of art from well-known names, such as Picasso, Van Gogh, Degas, Monet, Mondrian, Rothko, Pollack, and Kusama, just to name a few. Only 1/3 of all of its collections is exhibited at any given time, but there are always new interesting curated exhibitions being put together. Great place for first dates, friend reunions, field trips, family funday, or just me-time. There is a nice cafe that sometimes has live music. Their gift shop has a great selection of stationery, art prints, jewelry, and odd knick knacks. The grounds outside the museum also has many interesting sculptures and installations. You can meander around to admire them and then walk across the back of the museum and enjoy Hoyt Lake.
Very nice museum and easy to get to with plenty of parking. Lots of open space to walk around and view the installations. The staff are very friendly and the gift shop has some nice things as well.
Such a wonderful museum. It’s not the largest museum as far as collection size but it’s carefully curated collection can compete with any larger institution.
I went to the Picasso exhibit with my school. Some reviews have said that there are guards everywhere, but there arent. Theres one per room. It was full of beautiful art, although not alot. But it was wonderful getting to go again ♡
Pros: The Albright Knox is wonderful venue that offers fine dining, live music, cultural events and a shifting array of art exhibits. Admission discounts are available for students and these even apply to some of the concerts/events that take place in the museum. The museum is also free on the first Friday of every month. In fact, I had a birthday celebration on the first Friday of March and I was able to have a free admission, a great meal, and see a free Bollywood dance performance in the upstairs auditorium. It is definitely a cultural institution worth maintaining.Cons: Parking availability can be limited if events are happening at the Albright Knox, especially since their parking lot is small.Recommendations: Check out the museum on the first Friday of the month if you are unsure about paying for it. Also, check out their event calendar on their website to find out about some affordable music/cultural events. Lastly, if you cannot find parking at the gallery then consider searching for it on the Buff State campus. I usually take advantage of the parking lot for Burchfield Penny museum.
This is a must see art experience! First Fridays of every month are FREE! There are kid friendly activities as well. Buffalo, NY is so lucky to host this world class Art Museum!
Im a professional photographer Who also happens to have seven children so I have utilized Albright Knox Art Gallery many times for prom pictures and senior pictures. Hoyt Lake is the perfect backdrop while the air gallery itself is just a iconic edifice in the Buffalo area. A lot of history behind this place!
Wow, what a wonderful collection of ART. Make sure you check out every corner, upstairs and downstairs areas. We also had a really tasty lunch at the cafe located in the Museum.
Awesome wayto spend an afternoon. The permanent collection is solid and diverse. The temporary exhibit at the time was absolutely amazing! Very interactive and engaged all the senses. Really great experience all around.
Museum was interesting but was very small and not many art works were on the display. The light display was interesting and captivated my imagination for a while but there was not much to do here past that.
A hidden jewel in the Queen City. Experience some old Masters to Monet, Picasso, Renoir to Pollack and Warhol. Price for admission are fair. A must for you and your family when visiting the Queen City! Beautiful and modern facilities.
Buffalos best art gallery. We are looking forward to its expansion as the exhibits tend to be smaller. Despite the size you cannot beat the content. A must if visiting the area...
Very excited for the new renovations! Light exhibit was very cool. Nice mix of classic paintings and modern art.
Good collections. February black history month display was exceptional. Brought my God children and had them read timeline of event to ensure partipation. They loved it.
This place was the best for me because I havent had the right time to relax in two years becasue of school and home work. I THANK THE MUSEUM SO MUCH. I appreciate what the people and the Museum did for me. And this MUSEUM was the first one that I have ever went to in my life. 👌👏👨🎓👍🖼🎨🎴
For such a small museum that had some amazing works! We loved their cafe too. Would give it a fifth star if Id enjoyed the upstairs exhibit.
The Albright-Knox Art Gallery is an extremely impressive and picturesque building, with many sculptures found on its lawn. The Greco-Roman architecture with its columns and terraced steps makes it for sure a recognizable Buffalo landmark. Their collection is extensive and diverse which includes many different styles of art and sculpture. However, at any given time what is on display is extremely limited due to the small interior space. It is nearly impossible to spend more than two hours here, especially since the quality and size of exhibits varies greatly. Hopefully the upcoming expansion will change this, but currently it really isnt worth it to visit too often.
Overall, fantastic. Some of the art is a little pretentious, like Joe Bradleys Schmagoo paintings. Literally just grease pencil on canvass. Most art is great, but some of these things just dont belong in an art gallery.
Staff very helpfulSince they are getting ready for a major reconstruction job, most of collection is not available . The cafe is delightful. No cafeteria here. A real sit down venue with great service and food.
Worth a pilgrimage. One of the strongest collections of modern and postwar art in the world, and set in the most beautiful grounds. I expect itll only get better once their new wing for contemporary art is built!
They have beautiful art works and inspiring exhibits. Their gift store is full of really cool unusual things! Its a great time!
First visit! Will go again! Loved the We Want ed A Revolution exhibit. Very busy, lots of people the day I went. They also have a dining area inside.
Small gallery that makes up for its small size through the amount of contemporary pieces on display. This museum is not for those wanting pre-expressionist work. The mirrored room is simply amazing
Absolutely incredible collection, knowledgeable, friendly and helpful staff, they collect work from living artists - like they actually buy and commission work directly from the artists! an excellent gallery space. highly recommend!
The Albright Knox is an excellent place to take some friends when you want to see some cool modern art. There are new exhibits fairly frequently and if you go on the first Friday of every month, admission is free!
Amazing aesthetic for pics, videos, the outside is FREE! And full of many scenic points. One of my favorite places in Buffalo.
First-Class Museum on par with MOMAThis museum has an amazing collection, an expert staff and the feel of a cozy private gallery. Ask about any piece and youll get a history of its provenance. A destination, must-visit for art lovers in the area!To those complaining about the parking and entrance fees -- sorry but great art is costly to acquire and maintain. Go visit comparable museums in NY, Chicago, LA, London and Paris. This ones ruly a bargain.Regarding pieces not on display -- they have a rotation schedule. Call to find when theyll have the Modiglianis, Matisses etc. They were there when we visited a few weeks ago.
Came here unexpectedly and found out that Takashi Murakami had an exhibit here, as well as other artists who had some interesting installations on display. I think coming here with no expectations allowed me to enjoy it a lot better than having assumptions based on what I wanted to see. I definitely loved the Murakami murals, among other things and found the mirror installation, the larger than life objects and beaded wall dividers were some of my favourites. Pretty blown away by some of the projects they had up in here for sure and wouldnt mind coming here again.
After driving to Buffalo from Toronto, we were very disappointed that there main pieces were on tour. We were not told this at the admission desk. They seemed not to care and were not helpful and merely offered the idea that I should return to the museum when the collection is intact again .Further, they have not responded to an email I sent them describing my experience.
I was so impressed by the caliber of the exhibits here. The museum itself is beautiful. The auditorium is the perfect place to see a speaker and the art is magnificent!
Cool art gallery space, and the park around it is beautiful (thanks, Mr. Olmsted)... but modern art is SO WEIRD. Like, I took art history in college, and I still cant get behind it. It can be super pretentious - like you dont understand the complex aesthetic of a piece of yarn attached to the floor and ceiling in a right angle... you just arent cultured enough. Nope, nope, nope... that kind of art may take imagination, but its not art in my book.
⭐ students $8/each w ID.♿Fully wheelchair accessible.The 6th gallery of its kind established in the country-- its been around longer than Canadas been a thing~😉Intimate, modern gallery space with a café, auditorium, and giftshop. The collection is small, but has some great pieces! The outdoor sculptures and space are well maintained.The temporary exhibit about Drexler, a Warhol contemporary, was extensive, and Gretchen was excited to tell us about it.
I really enjoyed my time here. I just wish there were more exhibits to see. Unfortunately for us, the weather didnt cooperate, so we missed out on the sculpture garden.
Staff was very rude to not only me, but other patrons as well. Not great variety in content of art - very modern. Current featured exhibit was underwhelming at best.
A Buffalo cultural institution second to none, hand in hand with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra. Both the perminant collection and exhibits are always worthy of a trip. Spending a few hours here is easy, and when youre done (if its summer), take a stroll through nearby Delaware Park or the Elmwood Village.
There were 2 traveling exhibits being hosted when we went. One was Rosalyn Drexler and the other was Matt Hoyt. There were a few pieces of Ms. Drexlers that caught my attention, but most of it was not very compelling. Mr. Hoyts work, hundreds of tiny beige sculptures meant to evoke the thought that maybe they were bones, was absolutely boring. The museum did have some really fun modern art and something called Project Sunshine which was more a history lesson for me since I am not from here. Long and short of it is just suck it up and drive an hour to the MAG in Rochester for a way more memorable day.
Wonderful museum, such a variety of exhibitions! Very much enjoyed our visit and even happened to go on a free weekend day but would have been happy to pay admission.
A surprising little gem in Buffalo. The regular collection is quite good and they get really exceptional visiting exhibits. I am really happy to have the Albright-Knox so close to home.
An impressive collection of art. We went on Museum Day and admission was half off — otherwise it is pricey. Easy to park and nice park surrounding.
Ive grown up going to the gallery and it never ceases to amaze me!!
A must-visit destination in Buffalo, NY. Great collection, and interesting events happening all the time. Dont forget to see the outdoor sculptures and walk the nearby neighborhoods.
Time after time, AK remains my favorite gallery. Where other galleries may exceed in sheer size, the Albright-Knox makes up in meaningful installation and placement, inventive use of space, and warm, knowledgeable staff. I only wish it were open longer!
Quite a bit of history at that museum.
Really cool Art Gallery! You can find works by Jackson Pollock, Henri Matisse and Picasso! Some cool interactive art exhibits as well!
The Allbright-Knox is a world class museum of modern and contemporary art whose expertly curated collection and special exhibits are displayed in galleries that are spacious yet intimate. The museum is located next to Delaware Park in Buffalo, NY designed by Olmstead and Veaux in 1868. Beautiful. Friendly. Accessible. Go!
A must stop visit whenever we are in town. Spacious gallery layout allows them to bring in some special exhibitions that might not fit in smaller art galleries.
Went to their reconstruction pop-up location, very clean friendly staff. The actual museum on elm is currently under reconstruction but cannot wait to go there soon .
Very nice collection of artworks, easy to navigate through. Slowly walking through and looking at each artwork as well as the upstairs portion took about two hours.
It has a smaller collection of artworks, but none the less the facility is wonderful
Great gallery, friendly staff.
Fabulous gallery. Even my kids who hated it still had a nice time in the end. We ate in the restaurant which was very nice. Lots of very nice works to see in a compact setting.
Wonderful place to hold events and learn about famous artists. Magnificent building and surroundings. The staff always make you feel welcome and you learn something new on every visit.
Great rotating exhibits and great service with people who are passionately committed to art! The museum is just the right size, so that its not overwhelming!
Wonderful museum in Buffalo, NY. Happen to be there for the Pablo Picasso display and it was amazing! A must see if you are in Buffalo! Thanks to Anita Johnson (Auntie) for the personal tour.
This First Friday performance was incredibly impressive. The whole crowd was dancing with the group. The Buffalo Afrobeats gave a great performance. Much love.
Great collection of modern art. Museum had strong need for additional space. Not excited about the proposed addition, which obliterates the 1962 Gordon Bunschaft addition.
Beautiful museum! Havent seen the whole place but will definitely visit and have a tour as soon as I get hold of the free year round membership, yesss!
An amazing permanent collection with wonderfully curated exhibits. I only wish there was more room to display more of the works they have but they do rotate them from time to time.
Every time I visit The Albright-Knox Gallery, it makes me appreciate these Rust Belt Gems! The Greek Revival architecture by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill reminds me of the Toledo Museum of Art (another must see). A wide survey of artistic masterpieces especially: Gaugins The Yellow Christ, Ballas Dynamism of a Dog on a Leash, and Pollacks Convergence, to name a few. Everyone will find art that they will fall in love with time and again. Chihuly had a wintertime exhibition of glasswork in the outdoor courtyard years ago and on my last visit Scribbles #1268 by Sol LeWitt was being installed on the staircase, so wow! The dining room is a nice place to stop to relax during your visit. Thank you Seymour Knox.
Albright-Knox has been on my short list for Buffalo for years. The collection includes exceptional examines of abstract art, conceptual art and impressionist art. The masterpieces are given plenty of breathing room, too. Picassos favors La Toilette might be the epitome of the collection but not the only major example of his age. The Van Gogh painting of the mill has an equal claim to fame.
Is a nice art gallery!
I was very sad not to see the antiquities that used to be here. I know its been years since they have been gone but i miss them none the less. Im not a Robert Indiana fan but i thought Id check it out anyways. There is something about the antiquities that just cannot be replaced. They should dedicate some area for them. Unless there is an artist i specifically would like to see, i cant say Ill be back.
Any day is a good day to visit the Albright- Knox Art Gallery as there is something of interest for all ages available here.The best part of the gallery is it is so diverse in the different forms,textures,history and sometimes sounds of the pieces on display.You can spend as little or as much time as you want in the different display areas and they provide guides if you do have questions.We wrapped up our visit at the fascinating and diverse gift shop buying some unique items for our homes.The gallery was a wonderful relaxing and enjoyable atmosphere to immerse yourself in!
Dont get me wrong the place was amazing but there was a very racist security guard that kept following me and my husband around all the while telling me not to touch anything because they are very expensive meanwhile a white woman and her daughter who couldnt be more than 4 years old and was dragging herself along the wall under the same art heard nothing from this woman.
A wonderful art gallery and the staff are very kind.
Getting ready to close for a 2 yr remodeling project. Reception desk person told grrrrrrr8 stories about Seymour Knox very interesting and informative prompted by Andy Warhol painting near the entrance.
Maybe 8 wonderful abstract expressionist paintings were on display. Most of the rest was put away for exhibits that didnt interest us much.
Very interactive. It has a bees wax room where its a giant block of bees wax and a tea tasting tent. Definitely seems more welcoming and appealing then a few years ago
Excellent pieces and great exhibit- Black Radical Women.
First Friday free did not disappoint. Loved the special exhibit by McCall. Staff very friendly and helpful.
Great gallery, not so big but still nice and full of great installments from different artists. Good place for people that wants to enjoy some art.
I grew up going to the Albright-Knox, and today I am continually surprised at how many very famous works of art they own! I hadnt realised til lately that the Jackson Pollock was THE Convergence, not to mention the works by Mondrian, Soutine, Chagall...the list goes on. It gives me great pride to tell people, yes, that work is in the Albright-Knox in Buffalo. (I reside now in Australia). I go back with my family every time I visit home.
Such a wonderful place need I say more...
I feel so blessed to have such a gem in Buffalo. With ever-changing exhibits upstairs and plenty of discount days its wonderful to have this cultural masterpiece in our community.
Small but mighty museumMust pay to park and admission charge, but might be worth the cost to those who love American modern art
Pretty nice place. Its free on the first Friday of every month which is great. They have some good paintings
This gallery has a great perminent collection but when I visited last time they didnt have any of it on display due to a visiting installation that wasnt any good. I might go back again but I would need to double check what art work was going to be on display.
Outstanding visit to a unique, enchanting and very stimulating exhibit at the Albright-Knox Art Gallery - Service Animals are welcome to participate in the experience of this gallerys exhibits!
Very nice art gallery located in Delaware park. Great location. Check out their schedule of exhibits and stuff for children.
It is a very nice museum with a wide variety of different types of art. Some of the pieces were very cool.
Its an art museum. Its pretty cool.Theyve got some weird exhibits in here though. Theyve got like an entire floor dedicated to some dude obsessed with film. Like he deadass pickled film in a jar.
Total reviews rating 4.6
199 Reviews for Albright-Knox Art Gallery 2023:
Review №1
2019-04-18Its one of the must visit museum if you are into modern arts. Few of the artifacts are mesmerizing especially the morgenthau plan painting. I attended the museum when they were having $5 for the family. They have it one day Every month what a lucky day to be there.The tour was informative its amazing to know the stories behind the art.
Review №2
2019-03-15Such a beautiful museum. Very interesting pieces of art. The day I went I didnt know it was their annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. The admission was pay what you choose. They sang carols and we sang along and it was actually really fun. The rows of the auditorium sang a line of 12 Days of Christmas, one line per row and I liked that it was interactive. There is artwork outside the museum as well. As a Buffalo State College student you can get discounts to the museum.
Review №3
2019-04-25It was super fun and the art was incredible! loved it. they have a very formal cafe thats a bit expensive but the food was great. The gift shop was super cute and had a ton of little gadgets that were affordable, although some were also a bit expensive.
Review №4
2019-02-16Great art collection! Many samples of Impressionism, Cubism, Abstract, Pop Art and other Modern Art exhibits. The 1905 building itself is a fine architecture sample and the outdoor sculpture gardens round up the visit. There are two free public tours everyday, plus activities for the little ones. Coffee and Gift shops available. Parking space is limited and separate flat fee is required. Overall a very good experience!
Review №5
2018-07-19Didn’t really satisfy with the exhibited work here except the sound making chair and the neon frame. Unique architectures in the front and back of the buildings. At least they have special price for college students. Good view for a wedding theme!!
Review №6
2019-03-05Great place for a weekend getaway, interesting pieces of art and various paintings are a feast to the eyes. The place is clean and well maintained, there is a theatre at the 2nd floor for art shows and presentations. Various structures lie outside the gallery too, which are photogenic spots. There is a fountain made out of utensils in the middle of the hallway, good to look at maybe. They also have a small souvenir shop inside, if you like collecting stuff. Overall, a good place to spend a couple of hours, click some pictures and do some fam jam.
Review №7
2019-03-22My biggest disappointment is that it took me nearly 20 years to make my first visit to the Albright Knox Art Gallery. The building itself is a work of art and as you enter, the walls tell a story as they hold each work of art with great care. I was in awe as I was walking from piece to piece. Every piece is interesting and beautiful in its own way. Ive learned to appreciate and love art as its an expression of the artist. Trying to view each piece of art as a vision of the artist was truly enjoyable. Id urge everyone to visit at least once. I simply cannot wait to go back.
Review №8
2018-09-01Located in the Albright section of Buffalo, this Art Gallery is a lovely one with it being the 5th oldest museum in the United States. With a variety of art and cool creations, there are paintings, creations, and lots of other stuff, as long as you follow staff instructions and NOT touch anything you will be alright.
Review №9
2018-03-09My favorite place to be- the exhibitions, the events, the food, the wine, everything and anything. We’ve been members for years and we enjoy it so much!I also have to add, I am obsessed with scenic photography and this place is a sight to see during a sunset. My two all time favorite photos I’ve taken are at the Albright.
Review №10
2018-07-18Didnt go into the museum - was there for Rockin The Knox 2018 featuring Beck. Was a fun show despite the rain.Previously I have visited the grounds of the museum which has such cool sculptures to behold. Soon I hope to visit the inside of the museum to see what its like.