My husband and I live in Riverside, but we had never visited the museum. Free admission for folks like us over 55. We decided to check it out because it was Ansel Adams' birthday -- and it did not disappoint. Very nice exhibits of historic cameras, new photographic works, interesting exhibits -- adjoining the Sweeney Art Gallery (also free for us). Locate on the pedestrian mall in downtown Riverside, just a block down from the historic Mission Inn and County Courthouse. Cafes and restaurants nearby. A very pleasant afternoon!
The CMP is a great place to see exhibitions and to take the kids in downtown Riverside. They always have something new when we go and the kids love the camera obscura, but then who doesn't :)
I'm always impressed with the "innovative" stuff on display...sometimes it's quite "OUT THERE" but hey, what are they supposed to do? Have nothing but Ansel Adams? I always come away with new ideas about WHAT ART IS.
My wife and I are avid photographers and really appreciate the fine art displayed. This museum is awesome!
For a small museum it is not bad, but with my luck I keep showing up on days that parts of it are close. As in any museum there is a need to change the an exhibit or two, so you may want to make sure that you look at the website to make sure that all exhibits are open. Unless you rather be the "just see whatz' up" type of day and just go with the flow. As for the photography, I wish that there would be more to see.
1st phone # listed was private residence. 2d # not available. Website indicates professionals only ??? Not to bother further. General public obviously not welcome.
This museum has local historic exhibits and cutting edge artist exhibits. I see something new every time I am there. This is one of the places that makes downtown Riverside such a great place to live. Thursday Night Art Walk is a good time to get a feel for the museum, as admission is free to many of the downtown museums.
In association with UCR, this museum is well curated and has launched more than a few exhibits that have gone National. Worth an hour detour. Closed Monday.
An interesting place to visit. I enjoyed the difference styles of photography. There is great talent within these walls. I play to revisit in the future.
This is a great place to visit and take in a different type of artistry. When I went, there was a Japanese music class performing the drums and other instruments out in the Main St. area. They were very good. The museum has multiple floors to enjoy the exhibits and on the top floor there is a giant camera box room to go into and see a live picture of the buildings across the street. Very interesting and since it was free, worth spending an hour taking in.