Greenville County Museum of Art

The Greenville County Museum of Art was a disappointment for me as it is under construction. So it may be better when everything is fully operational. The roof was replaced so the fourth floor is not open. The first floor is being redone so that a ramp will be part of the entrance. Only two galleries are open on the second floor and you will be watched like a hawk by security. I wasn't told to stay back three feet but didn't like the constant feeling of someone looking over my shoulder. Maybe they were bored as nobody else was in the museum. Admission is free although I was told because it was my first visit I could visit for free. When I left I didn't feel anyone should be charged for that museum.There is a fee to park.

The museum is part of a large complex with what I found to be limited and baffling parking, most of it set aside for people who work there. Several other museums charged admission, but the art museum does not. It was under extensive renovation at the time of my visit, so I'm grading on a curve, but the pleasant greeting I received and the thought-provoking three rooms or so that I was able to view were worthwhile. There were several floors of partially installed art that were a little bit visible from the open staircase, and some very cramped bathrooms.I wouldn't plan on spending a ton of time here until the renovations are done, but when they are, I'd be happy to come back.

Small but free art museum in downtown Greenville was a great place to kill time while we waited for our Airbnb to be ready. There was some construction in the front so you had to come in the back door where a receptionist told you what floors were open (two were) and how to access them. Wyeth exhibit was good.

Very nice Museum for the area's population. Welcoming staff and noticed young children having exited the building. Very good statement promoting the arts.Enjoyed the Andrew Wythe watercolors. My parents in Houston collected some.

The displayed art was very nice and I enjoyed it. I had several problems with it however.When entering, we were told to stay 3 feet from any exhibit. OK. Usually art museums will put tape on the floor with signs cautioning you to stay behind that line. No so here. You were left to the honor system or to have a security person gently remind you. Oh, and for encased exhibits, the three foot rule did not apply.Many galleries of the museum were closed.I really wanted to learn more about the paintings, but could not. Instead of information plaques that most art museums have actually tell you something about the piece you are viewing. Not here. All of the information plaques were nothing more than a list of people who contributed financially. Do you know what? I Don't Care. I was forced to research the artists or pieces on my cell phone and that took away from the experience.

Art museum is free and the workers were very helpful. Good Andrew Wyeth paintings. Wish for more art to cover the vast space!

Man, the people here have eyes like hawks and will stare at you. No, seriously. One guy at the top gallery with the wooden crafted animals was half asleep when the significant other and I wandered thru. As we moseyed around, he was keen on keeping his eyes on us. I mean. He was stationed there for a reason right.This wasn't the only eye glaring experience we had. Yes, the artwork is delegate and should not be touched so the guy was there. But, what about the lady in the gift shop. Man, I felt so intimated browsing around the mediocre shop. I could sense her eyes following me as if I was going to shoplift. Way to go at making an impression and encouraging the only guests to buy something.As for the artwork, it didn't stare at us or made us feel like we didn't belong. There's 6 or so galleries that's quite quaint with some quite interesting works of art. It ranged from abstract to portrait to contemporary. There's a small variety of something you can find to appreciate.Since the museum is free and small, you can do a quick browse that will be about 30 to 45 mins.

More than just a lovely museum with outstanding art and the premier American art museum in the South they also have frequent events for the community such as antiques shows we adore. A way to buy exquisite art for our own home! The watercolors by iconic American artist Andrew Wyeth are a favorite of ours. Don't miss this great museum!

Awesome collection of Wyeths and more. Currently on display were floral pieces created to coordinate with colors in works on display. Truly a wonderful idea combining these art forms and it smelled amazing. What a sensory thrill! The security guards were friendly and also provided docent level background information on the photos and paintings of a local Greenville artist.

My family was very excited about seeing the art at this museum, upon entering the building we were told we had to leave our belonging with the front desk, it would be helpful to put that clearly on the website as it was not a secure location to have open beverages stored. When we finally entered the art floors while leaving the 1st room, a very elderly gentleman approached my developmentally delayed child and aggressively got into his face and shook his finger at him sternly saying that he cannot run around up here. My son was acting very well and had not run or made any negative scene whatsoever. Unfortunately this incredibly negative encounter with this worker made our family have to leave the museum no less than 5 minutes upon entering the building. For any administrative staff, please educate your workers and volunteers on how to better handle children and be inclusive of disabilities as this was a direct violation of my son's disability and this Worker should never be around children in the future. If this museum is not inclusive of children, then please make that clear on the website and the front doors. We will not be returning Unfortunately and this visit put a damper on what so far has been a positive visit to the city of Greenville SC. If you have children or disabilities, do not visit this museum.