Uc Berkeley Art Museum

(510) 642-0808

2626 Bancroft Wy
Berkeley, CA 94720 37.869 -122.2562

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Uc Berkeley Art Museum

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The Scene – Giddily egalitarian, the scope of BAM's exhibitions is mind-boggling: old master prints, surrealist blockbusters, Buddhist mandalas, pop-art icons, contemporary African works and more. Located directly across from the U.C. campus, the sleek modernist structure of poured concrete opened in 1970. Five floors of ramped galleries with terrace-like overhangs make the museum space viewer- and wheelchair-friendly. – – The Collection – The admirable Matrix Gallery mounts cutting-edge exhibitions by young contemporary artists; these compelling exhibits frequently…

2 Star Rating: Below Average

11/13/02

disappointing

by artlover

Very disappointing and poor permanent collection. Too much space and little art, not to mention good art. UC Berkeley should be ashamed.

4.5 Star Rating: Recommended

09/24/02

Fantastic

by MarkeBieschke_Citysearch

A beautiful imposing structure that houses some of the better exhibitions in the Bay Area. Especially magnificent is their Eastern Art collection -- very in keeping with that whole West Coast Buddhist thing.

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Children 12 and under get free admission to the museum.

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The galleries and public programs are free on the first Thursday of every month.

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