Sight guide · Fort Lauderdale · United States
Visiting NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale
The city's main art museum, a block off Las Olas, holds a large collection of work by American painter William Glackens, as well as European CoBrA art and Latin American art.
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Quick answer
NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale is a gallery in Las Olas and Downtown, Fort Lauderdale. Allow 1–1.5 hours; it is mid-priced. Booking ahead is not usually needed.
Key facts
- Type
- Gallery
- Area
- Las Olas and Downtown
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Book ahead
- Not usually needed
- Good for
- art and rainy day
- Best months
- June and August–September
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About NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale
The city's main art museum, a block off Las Olas, holds a large collection of work by American painter William Glackens, as well as European CoBrA art and Latin American art. Touring exhibitions change through the year.
Tip: Combine it with lunch on Las Olas, two minutes' walk away.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: 1–1.5 hours.
- Cost: Mid-priced.
- Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
- Where: Las Olas and Downtown, restaurant terraces, galleries and the New River Riverwalk.
Best time to visit NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale
NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale is indoors, which makes it a good plan for the wettest months:
- September: 31°C (88°F) highs, about 17 rainy days, very quiet crowds.
- August: 32°C (90°F) highs, about 17 rainy days, quiet crowds.
- June: 31°C (88°F) highs, about 16 rainy days, moderate crowds.
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Fit it into your trip
Our 3-day Fort Lauderdale itinerary visits NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale on day 3, together with Museum of Discovery and Science, Dr. Von D. Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park and Las Olas Boulevard.
- No. 9 of the 16 sights in our Fort Lauderdale things-to-do list.
- Day 3 of the 5-day plan.
Near NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale
Also in Las Olas and Downtown, so you can walk between them:
- Museum of Discovery and Science — 2–3 hours, mid-priced
- Riverwalk and Stranahan House — 1.5 hours, low cost
- Las Olas Boulevard — 2–3 hours, free
Staying near NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale
Stay in Las Olas and Downtown ($$$) to walk here: restaurant terraces, galleries and the New River Riverwalk. All areas to stay in Fort Lauderdale.
Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale?
Plan 1–1.5 hours. With Museum of Discovery and Science nearby, it fits a half-day in Las Olas and Downtown.
+Is NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale free?
No, it is mid-priced. Tickets are usually available on the day.
+When is the best time to visit NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale?
June and August–September, the wettest months, when an indoor sight is most welcome. Combine it with lunch on Las Olas, two minutes' walk away.
+Do I need to book NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale in advance?
Usually not: you can decide on the day.