"I appreciate them being fully accessible for the disable."
"You can get around in a wheelchair but it will take a little effort."
Cons:
"Some sections are closed off during the Summer months."
Art and Exhibits
Pros:
"Some art is truly mesmerizing."
"An endlessly interesting and varied collection, brilliantly curated and brought to life with modern and historical context."
"The museum hosts a wide variety of exhibits, covering ancient to modern eras, nature as well as culture, and different world regions."
"Showcasing some beautiful artwork and rare pieces."
"The museum’s third-floor exhibits, showcasing Eastern cultures, were both enlightening and visually stunning."
"The new exhibits are very nice. Everyone loves the Ballentine house."
"The American art collection is particularly impressive, featuring works by well-known artists such as Edward Hopper, Georgia O'Keeffe, and Thomas Eakins."
Cons:
"Some art is truly mesmerizing, but some sections are complete trash."
"I’m not impressed with the remodel it still looks a bit run down."
"Very educational museum although I was rather disappointed with how small the African exhibit was in contrast to others."
"What does need some work is their planetarium. It needs a drastic update."
"I had to take a star off due to the fact that the artifacts in the Asian collection have very generic dates."
"The artifacts in the Asian collection have very generic dates, ranging over hundreds of years."
Staff and Service
Pros:
"Staff was welcoming, friendly, and helpful."
"Staff was helpful and friendly."
"The staff is very friendly and accommodating."
"The staff was polite, helpful, and attentive."
"The staff is friendly."
"Knowledgeable, friendly, & helpful staff."
"The staff that work within the museum are extremely helpful and knowledgeable."
Cons:
"Desk woman is not friendly."
"Only thing that was annoying was when we went into the museum shop, the cashier didn't say hello or even acknowledge us."
"Only giving a two because of the staffs lack of friendliness."
"On each floor and gallery a young white woman followed us... She harassed us so much that she called a supervisor... Very unpleasant."
Facilities and Amenities
Pros:
"It's the perfect location for an event as elegant as this one."
"The coffee shop has excellent espresso."
"The museum is free for Newark residents, the science exhibits are extremely entertaining and uplifting."
"The museum offers a planetarium, drop in activities, and exhibits that will interest the entire family."
"A cafe is being installed."
"There's also a PJs coffee shop as soon as you enter for quick snacks or coffee."
"Parking is part of the accommodation which is a big plus in the Newark area."
Cons:
"The museum had some closed areas & no food offerings so I wouldn't recommend staying a long time."
"No cafe (yet, being built now)."
"The only complaints I would have are about the space itself, it was extremely hot and stuffy."
"The only con is that there is current construction and an exhibit rotation happening, but what was accessible was fantastic to see."
"Very disappointed I went to the Newark museum and I was not allowed in because I wasn’t vaccinated."
"The parking service was horrible. Nobody was there and there is an app you have to sign up for that contacted me 1 hour into the event that parking was up."
"Parking being $10 for two hours is annoying. There is almost NO WHERE to park downtown."
Overall Experience
Pros:
"Had a marvelous time walking around here on a Saturday afternoon."
"A fantastic gem in Newark."
"This museum has a surprising amount of representation in various cultures."
"It is a great place to learn, explore, and appreciate art in a fun and interactive way."
"Fantastic museum with great people!"
"It’s well laid out."
"I was thoroughly impressed with the diverse range of art collections and exhibits housed within its walls."
Cons:
"Definitely not worth the trip to Newark, nor the cost."
"I don’t understand why it’s so underpopulated. Deserves better rating."
"Some sections are closed off during the Summer months."
"I’m not impressed with the remodel it still looks a bit run down."
"I Haven't been to the Newark Museum since I was a child and sadly me and my wife were followed around like if we were there to commit an art heist."
"We attended the museum a week ago only to attend the planetarium - which we found about through google. It DID NOT state that you had to purchase a museum admission to attend the planetarium."
"I have never been to a museum where they wouldn`t accept credit cards or where you would have to have the exact change to buy a ticket."