First of all entrance is free. Not just for seniors for everyone. That in and of itself is wonderful. Parking can be difficult, the museum is located on Chapel Street and while there is metered parking on the street, as you can imagine that wasn't much available. Pay parking lots are available with not too much of a walk and if you visit on the weekend, I would imagine parking might be a little easier.
The Art Gallery is located over four floors. The collection includes everything from ancient artifacts from Africa and Asia to modern works. My interests are more in the European works and the American Art prior to 1900. Pick up a gallery map at the front desk, it will help you find your way around.
The gallery has no dining facility what so ever which is annoying and it is in two buildings so you must be careful which elevator you take. The one closest to the desk, the west elevator and the center one will get you back to the main floor so you can exit, the farthest one away, the east elevator, will not.
We arrived at 10 a.m. when the gallery opened and spent a very entertaining two hours before heading across the street for lunch. I would allow at least two hours for a visit here and even more if you love art.
I was very surprised at the depth of their collection which includes a Rembrandt, a Titian, several Rubens and much more including a Lucas Cranach.
Decorative arts are also a part of the collection.
I found this to be a very well thought out collection that is beautifully displayed. Plenty of seating is provided for you to stop and enjoy or just to take a breather since it is a rather large museum.
Currently, they have a special exhibition on Weaving in the Andes and it includes some very old fabrics as well as other items of interest.
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