I would say this is a must-see if you're going to go to museums here in Charlotte. I love the fact that it had different types of art to view. It had something for everybody, even had a lighting exhibit, and I'm all about the lighting. We spent a good two hours here. It's in the middle of the city, so you can go to restaurants and shops when you're done or before. It was a $18 entrance fee for me, and they offered a senior discount as well for anyone 65 and older. read more

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Extremely nice museum in Charlotte. They had an exhibit of local art from high school students that made me question why I made life choices because it was so good...lol. Other art was beautiful as well. You get your money's worth on the visit but not too many old masters art, still good viewing. read more

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Very cool place!!! I have heard great things about the Mint. I got to check it out today and it was awesome. I haven't been to many museums in CLT Yet so I'm glad I got started with this one. There were 2.5 floors to walk through and it took about 90mins total. I really enjoyed all of the rooms - see pictures for highlights. Hard to pick just one favorite but contenders include the human flower figure and the glass shard world map! For $15, not a bad way to spend a rainy day afternoon. On Wednesday evenings admission is free 5-9pm. They validate parking in the garage and street spots are free on Sundays. I would definitely come back just to peruse things again and a little more slowly. They had a sketching area on the 4th floor and that was actually a really fun, relaxing and almost even meditative experience. @azfitfoodfun read more

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Travelling through town and am lucky I came across this museum and the CIAF event they were hosting on Wednesdays! (Included free entry to the museum). I'm an artist and always feel at home around arts & cultural events. The exhibits were unique and well curated - I especially liked the ones explaining the materials (metal, glass, wood) giving background to the history and process of the crafts. read more

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We visited while in Charlotte for the weekend. Parked in a parking garage nearby. This is a nice museum. We spent about 2 hours there. It had a variety of offerings and was worth the visit. Place was very clean and the staff that we engaged with were quite nice. read more

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First time to the Mint museum and it was wonderful so much to see and take it. Please enjoy my picture view of the Mint. read more

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During our quick trip to Charlotte, we decided to pop in The Mint Museum to kill some time. This was not a planned visit, and I was thrilled that we stumble upon the Annie Leibovitz exhibit. I LOVE a good discussion on art, and we had a great time analyzing the photos which sparked some great conversations. We also got to see the de la Torre Brothers exhibit which featured interesting and beautifully vibrant glass and mixed-media sculptures that spoke to identity, religion, politics, and pop culture. The museum itself was impeccable, very clean and nicely laid out, we were able to wonder through, take in all and enjoy each other's company. And let's not forget the staff, they were very kind and helpful. The Mint Museum is worth a visit if you are looking for something to do while you're in Charlotte. It will be on our list of must dos the next time we're in town! Pro Tip: Veterans get in free! read more

My husband and I recently visited Mint Museum through Bank of America's "Museums on Us" program, offering free museum visits at select locations on the first weekend of every month. We've lived in the CLT area for many years, but have never been to Mint. If you like art, this museum has a lot of interesting works, many that rotate over time. They have many collections over three levels, including American art, craft and design, fashion, modern and contemporary art, European art, and much more. Just FYI - the top level was all art from local students. They even had several famous paintings on our visit, including Andy Warhol's Marilyn (on loan), so well as Henri's My Friend Brien. Some of the artwork was visually stunning. Art appreciation is very subjective, but you'll likely find something of interest while wandering through their exhibits. We both enjoyed our visit, and definitely recommend it for something fun to do on a weekend. read more

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The Mint is a lovely museum located in Uptown Charlotte. This is my 2nd visit here since moving to NC, each time I find something more interesting. This visit, I came specifically to see the Southern Modern exhibit and also to revisit a few other exhibits. I love it here. Every Wednesday night is free from 6pm-9pm. Come solo, with a date, family or a friend...just come. The gift shop on the main level is like another museum! Amazing finds, members can save a few $$$ and also get 10% off at Mariposa restaurant located next door to the Mint. Enjoy! read more

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I have to admit I didn't realize the museum had such a nice gift store. I was looking for a specific brand of gift wrap and the merchant website listed the Mint as one of their retailers. The store is well stocked and appears to sell items from various brands, which is nice. They didn't have the gift wrap I was looking for, but they did have gift wrap and I found something pretty. What turned me all the way off is the lack of customer service. There were two employees working when I arrived and neither greeted me although both looked at me as I walked in. When i asked if they sold gift wrap, the woman who helped me didn't bother to respond, she simply started walking to the back of the store where it was. The other woman was too busy staring me up and down to speak. Completely rude and made me feel 100% unwelcome. People don't understand that being nice goes a long way. Their behavior makes me not want to return in the future. read more

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Always love going to the Mint. Art feeds my soul. Staff is always pleasant. Space is always clean. Went to see the ANNIE LEIBOVITZ WORK exhibit. It was really lovely. So many people that I really did see photographed in a different light. Pun intended. The Jimmy Carter shot was the Georgia Peanut Farmer, not the President that we think of when we hear his name. I found that fascinating. Definitely go check it out. Remember, military and student discounts are available. read more

What a wonderfully delightful museum!! We went for the Annie Leibovitz exhibit, but there was so much more! Each space we went into, including their permanent exhibit, had such varied and wonderful pieces of art. Everything was well chosen and added to my delight. The only criticism I have is that some of the pieces were not displayed well in their cases and I don't understand why when there was room to display them better; some of the photographs were displayed so that the "line" of where the glass doors met cut right down the photo when it could have been prevented had they mounted the photo over to the right by a few inches. It's not as if there wasn't room. Wish there was a reason for this, but I can't imagine what it would be! Regardless, wonderful museum and exhibit! read more

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Such a great museum to explore in Charlotte. They have a mixture of classic artists from across the world and local/east coast artists. They also do plenty of events and Wednesdays you can get in free! Definitely go check it out if you haven't already. read more

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We enjoyed strolling the 2 floors (3rd and 4th) of this uptown museum. It's been a long while since I've been to this location...and I could barely remember if any of it stayed the same or not. I believe one of the floors were dedicated to the more traditional American art...and the other to the more modern art. I definitely enjoyed the modern art varieties much more. We also noticed that many of the art was accompanied by a video display on the wall, explaining the work in detail. Not sure if that is the new norm, or just for this particular set of works...but I thought that this behind-the-scene exhibition was very enlightening. I'm very appreciative of art and culture in general...and this is definitely no exception. As always, we left agreeing that we should incorporate more arty outings in our future date nights. read more

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The Mint is my favorite museum in Charlotte! As a member of the Young Affiliates of the Mint (YAMs), I get to visit both the Uptown and Randolph locations as much as I'd like (plus a bunch of other perks like museum shop discounts and free weekly yoga). This is also a great event space. I've attended events on the outside front terrace, in the main atrium, and in the special events room + terrace on the top floor. The permanent collection is impressive, with recognizable artists including Kehinde Wiley and local faves like Romare Bearden. They also bring in awesome special exhibits, some of which lean into the museum's craft & design sphere like clothing and seating. I highly recommend this museum (and membership) to those who love art and a great time! read more

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This is a wonderful museum! I've been many times over the years and every time I come I remember how much I absolutely love museums. There's so much to see and learn here. The art is spread out over a few different levels so you feel like you're on a journey of exploration. I could've spent hours in there, but we got there about 45 minutes before they closed. There is just so much incredible art to look at. I can't wait to go back. The staff was super helpful and friendly, they even have security circling around. I thought that was nice because it's such a big place sometimes you feel like you're in there all alone lol. This museum is free on Weds, so I definitely recommend checking it out then to save a few dollars. We parked right across the street in the Green parking garage, so getting there was easy. Can't wait to go back! read more

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I found an excuse to visit the main art institute of Charlotte when they offered free admission for a weekend; I nonetheless booked a free ticket online to make sure there wouldn't be any issue when I got there. The building is large, and a central space has some artistic merit while serving a function for events. I was not thrilled as there was some sort of noisy pre-wedding activities going on; using museums for social events after hours is one thing, but during visitation I'm not a fan of it. There were escalators between floors, but one of them wasn't working (I've yet to have any engineer explain to me why it is so hard to keep an escalator running). There were restrooms on every floor. Once I got to the art, there was a variety of intrigue. There were global exhibitions, but the focus was certainly local. Notably, there was probably as much African American art here as there was at the other dedicated museum nearby. The special exhibit was on chairs, which was kind of torture since I got there towards the end of my visit and was looking at chairs that I couldn't sit in, but to their credit they placed some separate non-exhibition chairs in the room for sitting. If I'd paid full price for it, I'd probably be okay with that, particularly given that your ticket is good for the other museum location which is farther from the city center, and lasts for two days. read more

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While attending the worldwide United Methodist General Conference in April 2024, we had a break on Sunday, so I visited the wonderful Mint Museum in Charlotte, NC. It is well-located a short walk from the Convention Center. I loved their collection of American art, contemporary art and crafts. I also enjoyed shopping in their excellent gift shop. I was delighted by their great collection of many types of items. A great attraction stands just outside the entrance for all to see. Be sure to visit the Mint as well as the Bechtler museum nearby! read more

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I love making time to visit this lovely art museum when I come to Charlotte. The place is beautiful and I love their exhibitions. The staff is amazing. read more

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STELLAR visit to the Mint this week for the Annie Leibovitz exhibit! I've been to the Mint before and recall it being fine but this experience was really great. Apart from the exhibits the building is gorgeous and comfortable and staff are engaging and fun (unlike some museums where staff lean pretentious and stuffy). Excellent gift shop with local crafts, good assortment of books, and a great greeting card assortment. Near restaurants, shops, and the baseball stadium for those making a day (or evening) of time uptown. read more

Awesome experience the kids were amazed I would recommend going there. So take it all in people it's great to see how things are done.

What a nice escape! The building itself is beautiful and airy. The exhibition on fashion was stunning and the permanent collection was varied and inclusive. On a weekday afternoon, the crowd was light so I had plenty of opportunity to wander and absorb. I used my reciprocal membership benefit, so free is even better! read more

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Overloved my time at the Mint Museum! For one, this museum actually has two locations in Charlotte, so the admission to one gets you admission to both with the ability to go the following day you visit the first, if needed. Admission for non-members is only $15 and if you find a Groupon deal, it's $6-$8. That price for two great museums is really a steal! During my visit, this location had a Beyond the Red Carpet exhibit that showed all the various awards across industries sharing history on the awards and organizations as well as the material the award is made out of. Every level of the museum featured a different style of art with the lowest level highlighting art work made by middle and high school students. I was so thankful to experience this museum and really delve into the culture of this city. I wasn't able to go to them Randolph location, but I will certainly be back to prioritize that. read more

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I definitely didn't think it would be that much to look at. However, It was some cool things in the museum. read more

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An all around great experience for the Pablo Picasso exhibit. There is a parking deck under the building and they will validate. This is a huge building with multiple floors. Very professional Staff and everyone was so nice and helpful. I would highly recommend you check this place out for one of the touring exhibits. read more

This is a beautiful building and great experience. There is a very nice store on the first floor with great gifts and offerings from all over. The exhibits change regularly with a wide variety of art . The museum itself is located centrally to many other interesting places to visit. They are all with in walking distance. read more

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We attended for the premier of "The Vault" a beautiful display of African American artwork from locals and other American artists. The set up and layout flowed very well, nice work. The display pieces were amazing. The 3rd floor exhibit was very nice as well. The 2nd floor display was extremely short and not put together well. Great place to see some awesome artwork. read more

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Great museum. It's not big but the pieces have been well chosen. It's is worth visiting. The shop is also very nice. read more

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Love this museum! First of all, as a military veteran I got in free along with my family. That is incredibly kind! The museum is just the right size to be interesting but not overwhelming. An eclectic and interesting series of galleries! read more

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This is the place to see art in Charlotte, and apparently it's often free on weekends, or If you are a healthcare worker! They have different collections in the rotation, so you could see everything from sculpture and impressionist paintings to digital art and comics to what you might call the more out there stuff, like a piece called "orfices" or a giant baboon/human hybrid women breastfeeding a baby. The Mint is a great way to spend a few hours in uptown getting your culture on, I recommend checking it out! read more

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the second of two museums on museum-day last spring. they had a special on picasso for a modest up-charge but we chose to stick with the regular fare instead having had a sampling at the Bechtler earlier in the day. also passed on the two-fer on Randolph because sometimes sleeping in on saturday morning is more rewarding than getting up and actually doing things like culture... interesting bit on the mezzanine about the ills of urban life and in the craft + design gallery you're supposed to touch things, lots of things, things with textures, different colored things, different materials... touch, touch, touch... so unlike most serious museums but well suited to the current crop of visitors who are out of their depth when contemplating parking lot puddles. changes to the exhibits as well as special attractions and collections are advertised well in advance to ensure ample opportunities for everyone to enjoy everything. read more

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We were visiting Charlotte for the weekend and decided to browse the exhibits, which was free admission with our Bank of America cards. It was something to do and at no cost the first full weekend of the month. Let me preface my review by saying I've been to some of the finest museums in the world including the Louvre, Smithsonian, etc. Mint Museum was quite underwhelming and only had 2 floors of exhibits. It took us only an hour to walk through. I was surprised to see that one of the exhibits was homemade art from local artists made in 2019-2021. There were some unique and interesting pieces that caught my eye. read more

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We stopped by on a Saturday and were immediately greeted by a friendly young lady at the desk, who explained the activities taking place, and exhibits. We started with some arts and crafts where the whole family jumped in, then spent a few hours exploring the rest of the Museum. This is a great starting point on a block that has plenty to enjoy! read more

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Charlotte's largest and most popular museum is a feast for the eyes and senses, with a sizeable gallery of American art that spans more than 200 years of painting, sculpture and photography. The Mint's permanent collection is worth the visit alone, featuring works by Thomas Cole, George Bellows, Gilbert Stuart and Robert Henri. African-American artists are particularly well represented here, and the Mint houses the country's largest collection of work by the great Romare Bearden, who was born in the city in the early 1900s. We visited recently to take in the outstanding 'Picasso: Out of Bounds' exhibit, which showcased some of the Spanish painter's often-underappreciated landscape works. We didn't expect to spend another hour exploring the Mint's permanent collection, but were thoroughly impressed by the diversity of art spread across the fourth-floor galleries. The Mint also has a entire section devoted to American craft and design, which we'll have to explore on a future visit. Located in the heart of Charlotte's center city, the Mint is a great way to kick off an afternoon in Uptown. Park in the Levine Center Parking Garage or across Tryon St in The Green parking deck, and dive into this wonderful collection of art, housed in one of the city's most interesting buildings. Then drop in the Museum Store before grabbing lunch at any one of the fantastic restaurants within walking distance. A MUST for every Charlotte resident, and highly recommended for anyone visiting the Queen City. read more

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What an awesome museum it was a delight to visit. You also in and are greeted by a beautiful hanging glass sculpture. The Picasso Landscape exhibit was the in house exhibit when when we visited. It was a wonderful display of his works. We meandered through the rest of the museum , never feeling hurried. There was so much art to look at , but never felt overwhelmed. read more

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What an amazing collection of art and such a beautiful building. We enjoyed our visit very much.

I hadn't been in years and it was great to go. The staff were friendly and helpful. Great layout. Always such an inviting place. I just enjoy seeing all the types of artistic expressions. read more

Went to see the Annie Leibowitz exhibit yesterday. The woman is an amazing talent. Unfortunately, her work was poorly displayed. Pictures slapped on the wall with no breaks between them and glass lines running through the center of the pictures, distorting them. No creativity or thought shown at all in the way her work was displayed. Left feeling like anyone could have taken those pictures. Also, had we been tourists or new to the area, we would have been really put off by the attitude of the reception staff. Short and curt and not welcoming at all. Overall a disappointing outing with no desire to return to the Mint. read more

I got to visit the Mint Museum last weekend and it was so refreshing to be around art again! I was pleasantly surprised to see a little children's area that encouraged creativity of different sorts (play, building, drawing, etc.). It made the whole museum more welcoming as a family activity, which I appreciate. We only saw two floors or art, which is a smaller exhibition of art than I expected, but one floor was reserved for a wedding that day, so I'm not sure what was encompassed in there. However, the idea of a wedding there with the large, stained glass windows in the background was really neat. The art that we did see was inspiring and had all the effects I would expect at an art museum. I left feeling satisfied and inspired by beauty. I did not get to see the gift shop mentioned by other reviewers. Parking was not my favorite part of the experience, as I found the parking garage confusing, but once inside, the elevator takes you right into the museum! read more

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Really nice variety of pieces in this collection. The paintings and textiles here are delightful. read more

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