Its like a breath of fresh air for North Dakota...difficult to find artistic culture here in the state.And this would be one of them...small but effective with a great place to have lunch..
This free museum with it's changing exhibits, inviting coffee shop and gifts is a wonderful place to visit. Both young and old will enjoy all that the museum has to offer and it is in the middle of the beautiful UND campus.
For a little art museum in North Dakota, this place has been able to mount some amazing exhibitions, including the photography of Alberto Korda and the "desaparecidos" of Argentina. It's a worthwhile visit.
the Museum has many exhibits and live concerts in the summer outdoors. They have had Buddhist Monks doing fantastic sand art which was really the kind of thing I like. The Cafe in the basement has really exceptional food on their menus.
The museum has some neat attractions, lots of interaction with the community, good programs for kids and families.
A bit difficult to locate in the middle of the UND campus, but nevertheless a fine venue for the state's artists. Spacious rooms with skylights and a meticulously decorated loft duplicating artist Barton Ludice Benice's New York apartment deserve a visit. The latter is a permanent exhibit and will undoubtedly inspire any one considering creating their own man cave. Hint: stuffed exotic animals and primitive sculptures are in abundance.
The ND Museum of Art, located on the campus of the University of North Dakota, is a real treasure for Grand Forks. Laurel Reuter is the curator and director of the museum and always has an interesting collection to view. The museum hosts monthly outdoor concerts during the summer. It is great fun to attend one of the openings or benefit functions at the museum. The small café serves unique and delicious food.
The NDMA is not just a great museum for its size, it is a great museum. There are not only first class exhibits (for example, Xu Bing, one of the best known and respected artists in China had an exhibit here and The Disappeared was another outstanding exhibit) but there are also outstanding musical performances of all types and activities for children. This museum is a must-visit if you find yourself in Grand Forks, North Dakota!
Sometimes quite good others not so much. It must depend on who is in the kitchen. I've had great food and mediocre food. For what it is worth the tables are too small and bistro chairs uncomfortable.
We always enjoy going to here to see what they have on display and to top it off they have a funky little place to eat downstairs. They always have great choices for lunch.