You can’t just go to any ol’ museum and see simultaneous exhibits about the art of Dr. Seuss, Mexican toys and the unusual traits of deep sea animals. No, for programming that eclectic, you’ve got to go someplace with balls. You got to go to the Fresno Metropolitan Museum of Art & Science in Fresno, California.
By blending art and science exhibits into one diverse shebang, the Fresno Metropolitan Museum has an undoubted cool factor that never fails to please adults and children alike. The extensive art collections, both permanent and traveling, set the tone of the visit. The Met feels more like an art museum. However, you never know when you’ll turn a corner and lose yourself on an exploratory adventure to the South Pole. Kids especially love the fascinating interactive science exhibits.
It’s hard to know what to recommend. The Met is soon to undergo a bit of a seasonal shift, with nearly all of the temporary exhibits swapping out over the next couple months. Upcoming exhibits that pique my interest include a retrospective on the Art of Dr. Seuss (really a very interesting man, if you’ve never read up on him), to a science exhibit on the history and profound effect of wood in our lives.
Another thing you can count on at the Fresno Metropolitan Museum is a busy calendar of fanciful events. Whether it’s the Science of Beer for Oktoberfest (seats limited, but still available) or Green Eggs and Cocktails, a 21-and-up kick-off party for the upcoming Dr. Seuss exhibit. See the event list.
The Fresno Metropolitan Museum of Art & Science is located in downtown Fresno, California. Doors open 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Wednesday – Sunday. Regular admission is just $9, free guided tours available. The Fresno Met is a Smithsonian Institute affiliate.
In literal walking distance to the museum is a hotel we’ve mentioned in the past, the Holiday Inn Fresno Downtown Hotel. The hotel offers free high-speed Internet and free weekend parking.
Have fun!
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I was wondering about entrance fees & jury duty. I had jury duty the day of Nov. 30,2009, which was a Monday. During that time we were all told repeatedly that our jury badges allowed us free admission into the Fresno Metropolitan Musuem. On that day around 12:00 in the afternoon I went over to the museum to find out that they were closed and only had certain days and times that they were open during the winter season. My question is: Does a free admission still apply to me,as I was told? I would really like to take a visit, but do not want to drive down there again to find out that it doesn’t. Also, if, it doesn’t what does that mean for all of the other people who have jury duty and are told this? The museum’s open winter days are now Friday through Sunday I believe…just looking for an answer by today..I have called and left a message on the phone line also. Thank You and I await a response. Priscilla
Sorry we couldn’t get to you over the weekend, Priscilla. I’m afraid I don’t know the answer to your indivual situation. USA Travel Guide is not associated with the Fresno Met, and I wouldn’t want to speculate on any rules they don’t have posted on their Web site.
I recommend contacting the Met directly by phone at 559-441-1444.
Thanks.
If you are New York you should really visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art. You can spend almost a day there and enjoy the great art.