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James J. Hill House vs Walker Art Center

Both James J Hill House and Walker Art Center are highly recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Walker Art Center scores significantly better than James J Hill House. Walker Art Center comes in at 95 with praise from 6 publications including Lonely Planet, Travel + Leisure and Michelin Guide.

James J. Hill House
9 / 10
240 Summit Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55102
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Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Tour the palatial stone mansion of railroad magnate Hill. It's a Gilded Age beauty, with five floors and 22 fireplaces." Full review
Not For Tourists Not For Tourists
"For the antique-house-lover."
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
1 Star
" The house is striking today in terms of its intricately carved woodwork and the austere-looking interior. Only the dining room has retained the integrity of its decoration. " Full review
On the Grid On the Grid
"After his death the house was donated the St. Paul Cathedral and later to the Minnesota Historical Society who now have it open to the public for tours." Full review
Where Where
"This Gilded Age mansion, built by railroad magnate James J. Hill, includes 13 bathrooms, 22 fireplaces, an organ and a 100-foot reception hall. " Full review
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Walker Art Center
9 / 10
1750 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55403
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Fodor's Fodor's
"An outstanding collection of 20th- and 21st-century American and European sculpture, prints, and photography, as well as traveling exhibits." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The first-class center has a strong permanent collection." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Just as well known for its eye-catching architecture as for the art inside." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"This prestigious museum contains the most extensive and best presented collection of contemporary art in Minneapolis." Full review
On the Grid On the Grid
"The Walker Art Center is one of Minneapolis’s premier art museums." Full review
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