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  rosie313

  I had the pleasure of performing for Tantalizing Productions' "Art of Seduction" Masquerade erotic poetry showcase at the Bronx Museum which was just that--seductive. I can't tell you much about the actual museum, but the staff who tended to us in the lower level gallery we occupied during the event were spectacular. Whatever we asked for, they made sure it happened. There was no passing of the proverbial "buck" to someone else--they got it DONE! I'd highly recommend this venue for special events. Hopefully upon my return next year, I'll have a chance to see what the museum actually has on display.

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  crazytravelernyc

  Here is a well-maintained and interesting sideline to a day-trip to the Bronx. We went to see the Juan Downey exhibit which gave a compelling and insightful display of his work and methodology. I would hope that other exhibits have the same eye and sensitivity.The tickets are $5 per person (not sure about seniors), and I would say this is good for about two hours of entertainment (not a full-day experience). The building is large, modern, new and clean. There is a parking garage on the street just south of the museum, and I definitely recommend if you drive there that you park in the garage, not on the street.

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  Cport89

  I'm not someone to walk in museums very often, but after visiting crowded places in the city decided to see something different.I like the essence of this museum, enjoy quite the cultural expression of the Bronx through the arts, also enjoy one of their activity can be an artist for a moment.Very organized on site.

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  875denisep

  Took my kids to Bronx museum of the Arts. Very good place if you want to raise a well rounded cultured child. I enjoyed as well as my kids. We made African dolls, also made a mobile. There were activities on every floor as it was family day. Its free and open to everyone, but must be of a certain mindset in order to full appreciate it.

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  NYCBookMark

  Just a few blocks from Yankee Stadium you will find the plucky Bronx Museum of the Arts. This is clearly a community space---when I visited there was a modeling call upstairs, a display of work from the collection, and a fascinating exhibition devoted to urbanism in Latin America. I was greeted warmly by the visitor services person and given everything I needed to make the most of my visit.

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  cesarn2013

  Para quem foi ao MOMA em Manhattan, pode achar que o museu de arte do Bronx não é muito bom. No entanto, guarda obras de grande valor cultural, não muito famosas, mas que vale a pena conhecer.

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  BrowsingRoadside

  A friend had told me about the "State of Mind: New California Art circa 1970" Show:http://www.bronxmuseum.org/exhibitions/state-of-mindthat is currently going on through Sept 8th, 2013. I didn't know what to expect, but a friend was in town and we decided to try something a little off the beaten track - and at least for us, it was so worth it. The building has a really nice layout, and when you first walk-in there are desks to sit at and browse the various art catalogs and information about the shows. This current show was much larger than I expected and I found it really interesting. Because the place isn't that large, I'm saying that a recommended visit might just be a few hours... although we spent 3 hours there ourselves.The admission is free (you can pay a donation if you wish) and although it is a small place, it has some interesting work. Besides Yankee Stadium down the street at 161st street, there isn't a lot of other cultural things to do in the area that we found. There isn't a cafe at the museum and if you are looking for food, your best bet is at 161st street, where there are a few diners, bars, fast food places by the baseball stadium.I look forward to seeing future shows at this museum, and to see what the curatorial staff comes out with next.

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  Eammorgan

  I was meeting someone for a few hours and searching for a midway point and a possible activity, and discovered the website for this little gem. And we mett there. It's really an interesting, well-run place. It's free and it's small -- you could take it in in an hour or two. We spent about 90 minutes, very relaxed, and it was not crowded. There were three large-ish exhibits. One was about 20 large photographs of people on Orchard Beach: The Bronx Riviera, by "Lawrence." Loved the photos and the commentary. Another was an exhibit of the works of Tony Feher, a "sculptor" who creates artistic arrangements and sculptures from everyday objects. It's playful, creative, and very accessible. Kids would like it, but we liked it, too. The third was work by Paolo Bruscky, a Brazilian artist whose art is sometimes conceptual, and often political in a wide variety of mediums - like-xrays of himself and protest commentary sent as post-cards through the mail, etc. This work is intellectual, socially engaged, brave, set in a fascinating historical context and wonderfully idiosyncratic. ...I'm sure the exhibitions change periodically, but this gives you the idea. For a free place to see art, chosen with taste and well curated, for an hour or two, this is a terrific choice.

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  I6894TMsusand

  I had part of an afternoon free and wanted to get away from the crowds of the Museum of Modern Art. So I decided to visit the Bronx Museum and vicinity, partly because I'd never been to the Bronx before. Getting to the museum is easy - just catch a D or a B train and walk down the Grand Concourse after getting off at 167th St. The Bronx Museum is on the widest and most beautiful concourse in New York. In its glory days, in 1898 when it was incorporated into the City of New York, the Bronx was noted for magnificent architecture, elevated subway system and elegant parks, all of which are still there to be photographed.The Bronx Museum collection is dedicated to African, Asian and Latin American contemporary art and it's really exciting. Where else can you see a Kara Walker, a Lorna Simpson, and a Carrie Mae Weems hanging side by side in a gallery? Or a Cildo Meireles banknote displayed next to a General Idea pill-balloon? On right now there's a thought-provoking exhibit on post-Brasilia architectural design, much of it tongue-in-cheek or spinning conceptual art one way or another. I jumped in on an informal tour through the museum led by an artist-guide who gave the crowd a very impressionistic account of Latino/a creativity. It was a huge and refreshing change from the formal institutional story offered by other art museums. All of this with free admission. The Bronx is where Latin Music and hip hop was born and home to the Yankee Stadium, so once I exited the Museum I took a leisurely stroll down to 161st St (end destination: Yankee Stadium and subway stop). At 164th St I crossed the Concourse and entered the Joyce Kilmer Park which is a lovely space that has a pathway heading south. The Heinrich Heine Memorial, a marble monstrosity dedicated to the German-Jewish poet, can't be missed. Opposite is the magnificent Bronx County Courthouse built in Art Deco style. My adventure ended with a coffee at the Court Deli where the one server on duty was sweet.

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  travaillour

  I am not one for modern installations but there were a lot using light and sound technology. I enjoyed the building. It is worth going to see no matter what is being shown. The bus stops right in front. There is a large sitting area to just relax and read the books set out for your pleasure. The staff is friendly not stuffy and enjoy helping you. The bathroom is a one seater. The building is handicapped friendly. The gift shop is a closet. I recommend it for home schooling, a cooling station, a quiet spot to relax reflect study, or to make a new friend, take a date. Oh yeah the art is great if you get it.