Reviews of Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum (Painter)

Gentle John

Nice museum to visit. The price is right -free. You are screened for COVID & COVID vaccination.

Michelle Bergner

I was disappointed with the lack of welcome and inclusiveness at this museum. We were on the Wash U campus for family weekend visiting our daughter, who is a student, and decided to explore the collections housed at the museum. We have visited many museums worldwide, from the British Museum, The Louvre, Musée D’Orsay, L’orangerie etc and I have never felt so watched and hovered over as I have here. Within moments of entering the galleries, we were surrounded my museum employees who constantly circled us and continued to peek around corners and watch us as we viewed the collections. It was as if they were concerned we would either defile the art or steal it. In contrast, when we visited the St Louis Art Museum with its priceless Monet, Rembrandt and Van Gohs, I never felt this level of distrust for patrons., but rather the joy of having us as guests experiencing these magnificent creations. So sad that Kemper feels that patrons are a threat. It defeats the purpose of museum open and free to the public. With so many outstanding art museums in the public sphere, there is no need to subject yourself to this humiliation. Do yourself a favor and frequent museums that welcome and appreciate your patronage.

Ethan Webb

Great collection of artwork that you can't find anywhere else. I really enjoy the building and layout. Plus, it is free!

Pamela Tish

Ai wei wei exhibit was awesome!

Yixin Song

Great不special exhibition! Not many people, could enjoy the museum in a lovely atomosphere.

DH

good place

don crozier

Great collection of artwork. Small but nice museum.

Iago Dagnino

Lots of great, thought provoking pieces.

Aleksandra Degtereva

Worth seeing for the Ai Weiwei exhibit

Wesley Shears

The exhibit is good for a college campus!

Derek Legler

Visited for a luncheon before a celebration, wonderful decor, the facility holds some hidden treasures that your eyes should behold.

Kapil Paranjape

Small yet world-class university art museum. Free to the public. Look for lectures, openings and other programs.

Neal Patwari

Awesome ai Wei wei exhibit on display

Audrey Ye

Excellent

Nathaniel Bartholomew

I really like this place: beautifully with wood tables, leather chairs and fun games (check out life-size scrabble board!). Beer is good and diverse and food is yummy! The staff is super friendly too!

TIANWEI CHEN

Thought provoking exhibitions held here. Free. Plenty of parking.

Jada Peten

Incredible exhibit and campus. Lovely space. Unfortunately my rating is related to the staff’s attitude towards me as a pregnant mom with a toddler. As an art teacher in the St. Louis area, I believe it’s extremely important and necessary to expose kids of all ages to art and to continue to help them engage museums and art in the best and appropriate way. We are so fortunate to have many free museums to bring kids to even if for a small amount of time. During my time at the Kemper today, I felt discouraged by the lack consideration and respect they showed. My son and I walked through the exhibit with friends and decided to head back to the lobby to wait for our other guests to finish their experience. My son and I were reading and looking out the windows and he was skipping and jumping on the ground (not off anything, not onto me, but the ground). I was approached and told that they would like him to stop because they were concerned he would get hurt or break something. Please keep in mind, we were in the lobby where the nearest art installation was hanging from the ceiling other than that, we were in a completely open room. I’ve never been treated this way and have taken my son to many gallery openings, exhibitions, and museums. I’m not sure why WashU feels as if they are above having people of all kinds in their gallery, but that’s the impression they left on us today. I am currently an art teacher and have worked in multiple galleries before and know their are plenty of other ways to kindly work with kids in a museum/gallery space that creates an engaging and kind environment for everyone. Simple respect is a good place to start. Oddly enough we went outside and actually engaged the outdoor art including jumping on the ground and nothing broke. Be wary of the concrete and steel flooring, there is a concern it is not substantial for a 30lb toddler.

Victor

Magnificent collection.

Debbie Murphy

Not too big but a great selection of art nonetheless! Highly recommend if you're a washu student/faculty because it's free!

Lythia ROUSSEAS

Quite an excellent museum right there at Washington University in St Louis. World class art and artists are here...a beautiful structure and we'll curated...a place to see. Loved the Ai Exhibit

Arica Brown

Interesting mix of modern art. Free entey.

Jared England

Beautiful gallery and easy parking

Matt Robertson

A (free to see!) collection of wonderful art in a fairly small setting - including numerous Picasso's, a Renoir sculpture, painting(s) by Thomas Eakins, Joan Miro, Pollock, and many more. Due to their size restrictions, they have a *huge* amount of outstanding work unavailable to view in person, but still available on their website.

Emily Miofsky

Nice chill place.

Delanie

Very nice art but it was hard to enjoy when someone was constantly hovering over me. I get the art needs to be protected but every room I went I was followed.

Antonio Smith

The Ai Wei Wei exhibit was deeply moving. A melange of Chinese history, tradition, and aspirations with very human fear and resilience. It was so much more than even I expected. The Kemper, as allows, delivers a superior experience.

Josh Peck

Beautiful building and quite amazing collections / exhibits.

Jack Darland Jr

Wonderful collection and free to the public

Vin Vin

The Ai WeiWei exhibit was excellent!

Kara Mealer

Spectacular FREE museum on the beautiful Wash U campus. We were there for the Ai Weiwei exhibit, an impressive "get" for a smaller museum. The permanent collection also boasts Miro, Picasso, Klee, etc. and other great modern works. Only downside was that the downstairs gallery was closed when we visited.

Jaimie Hileman

Price for adult entry

Matt Smith

Reservation recommended

Katya R

Awesome art, but the person at the front desk was VERY unfriendly. That person spoke in such a passive aggressive, cold manner as soon as I walked up to the desk. It made me feel unwelcome and unwanted at the museum. They need more friendly staff not someone that acts so coldly. On a positive note, it is free and there are fantastic art pieces.

Matt Walsh

Love it!!!

Timofey Kolenikov

Wait time

Brandon Hentze

This is an little gem of a museum on the Washington University campus. The rotating exhibitions are always excellent, and their permanent collection includes works from Pollack, Mattise, Warhol, and numerous other artists of note. It's free admission and free parking during the university breaks.

Mariel Lanier

Visited on

Stephen Wiggins

Free

Jessica Parker

Great collection!

Yael Paley

Great museum! It wasn't too big which was kind of nice especially when you only have about an hour you can see everything. Great collection and exhibition!

steelydan

Great collection on a beautiful campus.

Kim Bellchamber

The student pieces were great.

Laura Stefacek

Parking difficult for visitors unfamiliar with the campus. Exhibit stellar. Asked to pay 3 bucks for brochure! Won't be stopping over again soon.

Kevin

Not a huge museum but interesting collections. The newly revamped space in the basement has Greek pottery and interesting prints. Also nice sculpture collection right outside. Great to add if you're doing a college visit at WashU or if you're visiting the St. Louis Art Museum.

Adam Mizes

Beautiful

Duane Johansen

Weekday

Chiemela Izima

Small but interesting museum

Veronique Orlet

No

Kelly Owens

Well, do you like art? Yes? then go! We are so lucky to have an Ai Wei Wei exhibit right now in STL.

Lucie Watel

This is a lovely small museum! On the Washington University in St Louis campus, it is tucked away in a building hallway. Its small size—and it is small—is its detriment. There is a nice snack bar in the same building.

Susan Mueller

No wait

Andy Dincher

The exhibit was awesome

Renee Rippetoe

Beautiful facility.

Shea Vogt

Attentive staff

Jack Hanna

Currently closed for renovations

Bryan Hadley

(Translated) Ho-hum (Original) Ho-hum.