Portland Art Museum, Portland

Most recently, I went for the Mexican Modernist exhibit. While the exhibit was breathtaking, the lighting inhibited viewing the pieces in their best form. Several small black and white photographs were almost impossible to really see. Many in the crowd complained of not being able to see the pieces clearly, because of the lighting. For an exhibit with such high impact and visibility, it would have been a more enjoyable experience if all of the pieces were easily visible. The layout is really appealing. The staff are kind, courteous, and knowledgeable. It's always a pleasure to see historical works of art, up close and personal. I've been coming to PAM for forty years, and will continue to do so.

Great local art museum with a nice mix of galleries and artwork. The special exhibits can be quite impressive and I very much enjoyed the Ansel Adam's exhibit. Their permanent collections have top notch art and there are enough galleries to keep you coming back again and again without seeing the same thing twice.