Experts' Choice Award Blanton Museum of Art
What the experts agree on
One of the largest university art museums in the U.S., with 18,000+ works spanning ancient to contemporary. Don't miss "Austin," the Instagram-famous light installation, plus works by Rothko and Bearden.
“The permanent collection of more than 13,000 works here ranges from ancient to contemporary art.”
– Michelin Guide
Fodor's "Formerly the Huntington Art Gallery, this is among the largest university art museums in the United States." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The permanent collection includes works by Romare Bearden, Mark Rothko and Thomas Hart Benton. Don’t miss Luis Jimenez’s massive sculpture Progress II (actually, it’s hard to miss). " Full review
Time Out "As one of the “foremost university art museums in the country … [with] one of the largest and most comprehensive” permanent collections of art in Central Texas." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"The permanent collection of more than 18,000 works ranges from ancient to contemporary art, covering a variety of themes and periods." Full review
Afar Magazine "With 18,000 works in its collection, the Blanton is the centerpiece of the art world in Austin. " Full review
U.S. News & World Report5.0
"A must-see for any art enthusiast. Considered as one of the largest university art museums in the country and home to more than 18,000 works of art – ranging from Renaissance and baroque pieces." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The Blanton Museum of Art is the largest university-owned art collection in the U.S. The museum's key piece is Austin, a highly Instagrammable temple of light "
Austin Travel Guide
March 2, 2021
Travel + Leisure "With more than 19,000 works in the permanent collection, the Blanton is known for its European paintings, modern and contemporary American and Latin art, and a wide range of prints and drawings"
Frommer's "The Blanton houses the university's art collection, which is ranked among the top university collections in the United States." Full review
National Geographic "I make my way to the Blanton Museum of Art, which sits on the campus of the University of Texas and turns out to be one of the best small museums I have ever visited. On current exhibit..."
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