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Henry Art Gallery vs Frye Art Museum

Henry Art Gallery and Frye Art Museum are both rated highly by travel writers. On balance, Henry Art Gallery ranks marginally better than Frye Art Museum. Henry Art Gallery comes in at 85 with approval from 5 reviews including Fodor's, Michelin Guide and Frommer's.

Henry Art Gallery
Henry Art Gallery
8 / 10
15th Avenue NE and NE 41st Street, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195
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Fodor's Fodor's
"The Henry is perhaps the best reason to take a side trip to the U-District." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"At the corner of NE 41st St and 15th Ave is a sophisticated space centered on a remarkable permanent exhibit by light-manipulating sculptor James Turrell." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"The Henry (1927, Carl Gould) is known for encouraging and exhibiting cutting-edge art." Full review
Where Where
"One of the Northwest’s leading museums of modern and contemporary art, the Henry presents visually and conceptually challenging artists." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"Expect the unexpected here -- and prepare to be challenged in your concept of what constitutes art." Full review
Frye Art Museum
Frye Art Museum
8 / 10
704 Terry Ave., Seattle, WA 98104
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Fodor's Fodor's
"This elegant building hosts eclectic and often avant-garde exhibits, putting this museum on par with The Henry in the U-District." Full review
Concierge Concierge
"More like an overgrown gallery space than a museum, it's free and you can comfortably ponder all of its works in an hour."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This small museum on First Hill preserves the collection of Charles and Emma Frye." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"The Frye’s intimate, off-the-beaten-path cluster of galleries is quietly extraordinary." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"Showcases 19C and 20C representational works by American, French and especially German artists." Full review
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