We love museums..art, history, science, etc...So we decided to try out the Contempory Art museum. I was excited after reading some good reviews to see this museum and expected some very unique pieces. It did have some interesting pieces of art, but there was a significant paucity of paintings. The displys seemed to be mostly drawings or sketches or photographs with a big emphasis on construction type art--framed construction drawings, photos of houses being torn down, pieces of a roof or wall of a house in the middle of the room...We saw all this after Hurricane Katrina--just didn't know it was art! I was really hoping for some abstract paintings, sculptures that made me pause and think about the meaning, something with a message....There was not alot of material in the museum--not sure if that is the norm for this museum or if some exhibits were closed down. The museum shop, which we usually avoid, had more interesting pieces than the museum. Sorry if that's harsh. Trying to give an honest opinion...

The Art Institiute gets a little stuffy and overwhelming but the MCA is always fresh. Get ready see things you've never seen before. Be careful and check their website first for the exhibit schedule. I have been there when it seems like nothing is on display because there in transition between exhibits.

This museum is outstanding b/c it is contemporary and multi-sensual. I'm an art fan, but I'll admit, some modern art leaves me cold and quizical. This museum, however, features exhibits by artists working in multiple mediums, and questions art by explorations through "non-traditional"means (sound was used pervasively to strong effect). This museum does not have a pretensious feel. Quite enjoyable and interactive.

Wow! This museum rocks. The description of this museum on Tripadvisor
is accurate. The focus is completely on the art and not on the building. The exhibits are arranged well. The museum must have some of the best curators around. The galleries have a short but incisive explanation for the different exhibits from the one on conceptual art to the photographs on the fourth floor. The tour guides did a wonderful job describing the art of Rudolf Stingel. There was also an additional tour for the photographs. My favorite exhibits were the ones that made use of videos. I don't think I will ever listen to Bach in the same way again. Shirin Neshat's "Turbulent" was mesmerizing to watch and listen to. This museum is well worth the $10
admission fee.