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Fresno Metropolitan Museum

1515 Van Ness Ave
Fresno, CA 93721
(559) 441-1444
fresnomet.org
2.5 star rating based on 3 reviews

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Hours
Tues-Sun 12-6,Thur 12-8pm  
Status: Closed  
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tel: (559) 441-1444

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tel: (559) 441-8607

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In 1978, some of Fresno’s community leaders came
up with the idea of raising money to build a
museum to serve the San Joaquin Valley area.
Between 1981 and 1985, they fund-raised a little
over $5.5 million to help toward the construction
and operation of the museum. The museum opened to
the public on April 4, 1984 and since then has
educated and entertained more than 1.7 million
people.... more
Posted by digitalcity on July 02, 2007

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December brings with it a retrospective focusing on past and present holiday season traditions with "Christmas at the Met."
Posted by Citysearch on April 21, 2009

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A one-stop exhibition space for inquisitive kids, open-minded parents, and connoisseurs of fine international art.

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The Scene Located downtown and catering to the arts, the Met often hosts numerous traveling exhibits, workshops, and lectures as well as featuring its own collection of pieces. But the museum never takes itself too seriously, having recently held an art exhibit solely on golf. The Best The Reeves Exploration Center, a hands-on science museum for children... more
Posted by Contributor on April 21, 2009, (Edited August 17, 2003)

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This Museum is nice inside and out. I thought it was a great value. When your on the 3rd floor you can see part of the Fresno skyline

Pros

+ Nice looking building, Nice inside, Great Parking No Charge!

Cons

- the surrounding area, selection
Posted by Prince Dominic on October 25, 2009

A good place for children... by Adriana L. at InsiderPages

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This is a good place to take your family, especially if you have young children. The cost to get inside is fairly cheap and students get a discount. Some really unique exhibits are showcased and they are totally worth visiting but the lighting is set up very poorly. Sometimes the glare of the lights makes the painting and prints almost impossible to see, which is disappointing. But the... more
Posted by Citysearch User on April 21, 2009, (Edited October 23, 2005)

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The museum has random exhibits that are mainly aimed towards children. The building is not conducive to exhibiting art work. The galleries are spread out all over the place and the lighting is terrible. An average museum experience. Personally, I recommend the Fresno Art Museum.
Posted by Sloan on August 15, 2004
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