My wife's friend had a couple of prints from this artist we had never heard of. My wife wanted some too. We went and we bought. Now we need to frame and find a place to hang one.(Yes, it is a larger print than the one her friend has.)
This place is absolutely incredible. Yes, am a Terry Redlin fan and have 15 of his works in our home. But this visit was incredible. The history of his works is amazing, as was his life's story. Mr. Redlin's series on America the Beautiful is awe inspiring, but his series on His Firsts will bring you to tears. The ending story of His Last Homecoming and the tie to his wife's brother is indescribable. We spent 9 hours here - first in and last out - and bought 2 more S &N prints. The galleries and gift shops are awesome. The staff is unbelievably helpful and courteous. No cameras allowed inside, but the outer grounds are so nice for a walk. Go and visit a GREAT AMERICAN ARTIST's incredible works.
Love spending time here as each painting tells a story of the past, the present and the future! Plan on several hours here to enjoy the beauty or the memories a painting may renew.
This is truly a remarkable treasure! To be able to see the beautiful artwork of Terry Redlin in a beautiful environment is a real joy! The staff is made up of volunteers who you can tell love their job. They are so helpful and kind! The art is amazing and the display and atmosphere of the center is such a wonderful experience. This is a 'must' visit when coming to Watertown and if you live in the community, a great way to spend an afternoon more than once during the year, every year!
Whether visiting or a resident you must visit here a few times a year. When you have visitors this is a must see.
Don't miss an opportunity to visit the Redlin Museum. You won't regret it. I loved the nostalgia of his work. He paints the things he loves and that he was able to share the fruits of his labor with the rest of us is truly inspiring. I left feeling grateful. Admission is free. Staff are volunteers and clearly love being a part of this gift to the community. Proceeds from gift shop sales go toward operations and keeping the doors open AND prices are reasonable.
Imagine my surprise when I discovered that 160 original Terry Redlin oil paintings were housed just 100 miles north of Sioux Falls! Having appreciated his work for years, first discovering him through his Ducks Unlimited work, I was quite happy to made a side trip up to Watertown (I flew into Sioux Falls to hunt) to spend a few hours walking though his impressive gallery. The prints and other reproductions I'd seen do not do justice to the originals. The vibrant colors, the motion of the birds and water, the look of the deer, the warmth of the homes at twilight - all evoked memories of my life and the feeling that I'd been to that place Terry had painted. The volunteer staff was exceptional, clearly they love this place and the gift shop (offering a free poster to hunters the day I went) is packed with every kind of souvenir you can imagine.A most enjoyable visit.
We love Terry Ridlin outdoor wildlife paintings and rate this Museum very high on our list of places to see. Will go again someday.
We went to the Redlin Center to find some hard to buy for gifts and something unique for our future daughter-in-law. Very satisfied with what we found though we were a bit challenged to fit our budget. The staff here are very friendly and extremely helpful with suggestions and holding things for us while we continue shopping.
This place was great! We spent about an hour there. It would be nice if they had an option for a guided tour but it was fun being able to move at your own pace as well.