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Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection of the University of Virginia is an art museum in Charlottesville, VA.

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Bryan Vig
Bryan Vig -Google user
Edited 3 years ago
Wonderful museum, regrettably due to COVID you need a reservation to visit the artwork located inside the museum. However there is currently and outdoor sculpture trail which is fantastic.
Israt Jahan Duti
Israt Jahan Duti -Google user
Edited a year ago
Great museum, though a little small. Really enjoyed the paintings and artworks.
WeekendNo wait
John Moran
John Moran -Google user
a year ago
Excellent small museum. The large painting by Emily Kame Kngwarreye is breathtaking.
Lauren Jones
Lauren Jones -Google user
a year ago
I feel a museum of Australian Aboriginal art is a really random thing to have in Charlottesville, but I love that it's here! Having no knowledge of the subject beyond the word "Maori", this museum is a wonderful educational experience of the people, their culture,...Read More
WeekendNo waitNo
Sue Baldwin-Way
Sue Baldwin-Way -Google user
Edited a year ago
In addition to sensational art that stands on its own merit, the museum’s interpretations yield a better understanding of the diversity among language groups of Australia’s indigenous people, impact of colonization, and state of being indigenous in Australian culture today. The intimate setting, carefully curated...Read More
Nicole Flemming
Nicole Flemming -Google user
3 years ago
We came in off the freeway, looking for a brief diversion before our one evening in Charlottesville, and were blown away by the explosion of color, texture and emotion on display. What a wonderful surprise. Knowing nothing about Aboriginal art, we learned so much and...Read More
Frank Safertal
Frank Safertal -Google user
4 months ago
Remarkable place to have a museum - well organized, guide was excellent. Exhibits of current paintings was impressive. We missed the original paintings from Kluge collection. The museum advertising is actually misleading - the original collection is not there. The museum should update its Google/Wikipedia and...Read More
WeekendNo waitNo
Rita Smith
Rita Smith -Google user
Edited a year ago
A gem of a small art museum! The 30-minute tour was great - gave us good history of Australian Aboriginal Art, which we knew nothing about. We could then spend more time, with a better understanding, in each of the display rooms to appreciate the...Read More
Weekday30–60 min
Mode Johnson
Mode Johnson -Google user
3 months ago
Excellent tour guide and very educational. A tour is highly recommended to understand the beautiful art.
WeekdayNo waitNot sure
Ness Shortley
Ness Shortley -Google user
a year ago
An absolutely stunning museum of Aboriginal art. I knew very little about it before going, and it was a lovely experience learning about the artists and their cultures and experiencing their art. Definitely recommend! (There are not a lot of places to sit, which could...Read More
Public holidayNo waitNo
Fred S.
Fred S. -Google user
a year ago
One of the best museums we have been too. We were drawn to this one based on it being the largest collection of Aboriginal art from Australia outside that country. We were not disappointed. Scheduled a tour online and when we arrived …
Tati Saunders
Tati Saunders -Google user
4 months ago
All this art is aboriginal art from here too. most people don’t know what they’re looking at. From the Amazon to what is now Washington state aborigines from here have made art like this. But that has been erased from the historical record....Read More
Kim Sears
Kim Sears -Google user
2 years ago
My husband and I brought our two grandchildren to the museum after picking peaches at Carter Mountain. First time for all of us and good timing since they were a bit less energetic inside. We had reserved the time for the tour and the...Read More
J “Juanita202” H
J “Juanita202” H -Google user
a year ago
for folks who want to learn more about the indigenous art of First Nations People from Australia, this is the largest and most in depth collection you can visit in the United States. It is conveniently located as part of the Univ. of...Read More
Spencer Lambert
Spencer Lambert -Google user
a year ago
Fascinating small museum dedicated to Aboriginal art from Australia. The collection is magnificent and beautifully presented. The docent was remarkably helpful in filling in some of the history of this unique art form and the gifted artists who create it. A truly heartwarming experience....Read More
Craig “Food Monk” Carter
Craig “Food Monk” Carter -Google user
6 months ago
Amazing experience with staff guidance, well versed on art, and aboriginal language groups ( not tribes) Gift shop with quality products with native prints.
eazygator
eazygator -Google user
2 years ago
Came here for the morning while in town for a conference. The museum is great. We brought our two elementary-age kids and joined a tour. The tour was very informative and was tailored to the many adults on the tour but also engaging enough …
Jane Smith
Jane Smith -Google user
a year ago
Absolutely don't miss this hidden gem in Charlottesville. The only Aboriginal Art museum in the entire US, it's small but beautifully housed in a 1930s former home. The guided tour we received from Sara(h? sorry!) was very informative and …
Michelle F.
Michelle F. -Google user
a year ago
Really enjoyed this museum and how it covers different aspects of the aboriginal culture and people. The artwork was beautiful and I learned a lot about their history as well. Also loved the creative items for sale made by aboriginal artists. Highly recommended!
Shelton Mayo
Shelton Mayo -Google user
a year ago
Great little art museaum and my 14 year old daughter loved learning about the culture and aboriginal artwork. Great place to visit on a rainy afternoon, and the staff was very informative and welcoming. I am so glad we stopped in.

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