Redtail Gallery: A Gallery of Fine Native American Art Review

Always interesting and community minded exhibits and the best gift shop.

Small, with a stronger emphasis on local artists than on good art

Interesting visual art exhibits that include glass, sculptures, and even jewelry plus there is a cool art workroom for kids.

They just keep getting better and better.
Recently expanded, another new wing with sculptures. Museum Cafe is worth a stop, and the gift shop is small but has some unique high-end and low-end gifts.
My favorite part is always the artists Workshop where we can make our own art! The watercolor piece I made I left on the big wall to share.
Check out the awesome views of the city from the second floor.
You'll need a minimum of 1 hour to see everything and that's at a good pace. Slow down and enjoy it and take 2 hours. A very quiet and peaceful place for young and old.
This is a Tacoma gem for sure!

I really enjoy visiting the museum and appreciate the hospitality from everyone who works to keep everything running. I always enjoy my visits but I was a bit disappointed that a part of the museum was closed off between exibits and didn't get the opportunity to see more without a warning that that there were incomplete sections. I can't wait to see the future exhibits.

I had no idea all that went into glass blowing. The actual process is intriguing and resembles a perfectly choreographed dance of heat and passion. It's not only a beautiful museum, that houses these one of a kind pieces, but with exhibits where the artwork literally hangs from the rafters and pools into crevices in the floor, you see man's gems to be as equally beautiful as any oysters gems. It is truly a must see for three local and certainly for anyone visiting Western Washington State.

I found it to be visually stimulating but quiet and restful.

Bank of America customers.get in free if you have a BofA debit or credit card. Museum is small.but content value is large. Wen through in about 1.5 hours taking our time.

Wonderful museum with a lot of variety in the galleries.

Wonderful art displays and ambiance. Knowledgeable staff

Beautiful exhibits, not to mention the entire wing dedicated to glass art, beyond Chihuly.

Nice way to spend a cloudy Sunday afternoon surrounded by eye candy.

Fabulous location, fascinating artwork, super friendly staff.

Better than the Seattle Art Museum in my opinion. This place is small, but they have a well curated collection. Really enjoyed the glass exhibit - will be going back in the spring - fall to see the outdoor Chihuly installation (they put it away for the winter). The rotating exhibit we was was great too called 30Americans - very thought provoking.

As a first time visitor in Washington I cant compare TAM to other local museums but I really enjoyed it. Such vibrant colors and variety of mediums. Native American and migrant themed art was in abundance and I love the rich culture that is conveyed. There are some incredibly unique and thought-provoking pieces that I will never forget. Parking is pre-pay, cheap quick, and easy.

Went there for a Thursday night market. It was fun.

Love the new remodel and current exhibition. Really well done!

Variety of exhibits. Cafe, bookstore and programming for kids and professional artists.

Very much enjoyed spending some time here with my sister. Interesting exhibits with many different artistic mediums.

The western art exhibit is excellent...its a must see.

Had a great time, employees were understanding and informative. Helped me with what I needed. The facility was very clean and lovely.

Really nice museum with a huge variety of exhibits that changes every season. Today we saw Monet, an O Keefe, and a Simpsons exhibit among other things!

Excellent changing national shows with a permanent collection that highlights Northwest artists. The Haub Collection of Western Art is unique and enjoyable.

Great place to take your kids, Has amazing summer programs as well.

Interesting exhibits...military and their party recieved free admission.

Always have great exhibits, and the parking is cheap!

I love going to TAM on their free nights as I currently don t have extra funds. They have wonderful exhibits and lots of activities for adults and kids.

What a lovely presentation of Native American artists and their story of early America. Also nicely presented was the Guilulli blown glass art.

Wonderful collection of Cihuly glass and also contemporary Native American art.

I was dragged into it by my girlfriend but I had fun

Loved the 30 faces exhibits! The library pass made it possible to visit on a budget!

This is my first time to TAM. I saw all the glass features in the Benaroya wing. I highly recommend a visit. I attended on a Saturday and it was very relaxed, not crowded. Tacoma has got it going on! Please don't become Seattle. I'm praying for you but I have faith.

The TAM was one of the top 5 amazing museums, I have only consisted once, but have been to many others in Washington state. I will say this experience was very wonderful

They have some great exhibits right now. Bronzes, glass, Native portraiture... northwest murals. I'm definitely going to go back and see some other exhibits.

Nice museum. Unfortunately, we only had an hour to explore. Next time will plan on more time to explore.

Great day of the dead festival,,free admission and lots of exhibits fun and educational for the entire family!

I like the interaction room where we were able to paint

Thought provoking collections, and free to the public!

We went to go check out the Day of the dead free event. We had a good time. :)

Amazing place to see art that represents/shows different ethnic artists.

The Tacoma Art Museum is truly one of the many gems hidden within the City of Destiny. "There are actually people who go to the museum?" Is probably the first phrase that will pop up in your mind upon first visiting the establishment. I know this because I said it out loud lol. It's a great place to take your kids every once and a while. The art is diverse and the staff is friendly. Also, kids are free once a month I hear.

Good collections. Definitely tried to differentiate itself from Seattle Art Museum.

Great collections! The glass collections are phenomenal. I do however prefer Millville Pizza

If you love art, come to this. The Western art wing is a MUST SEE. On a budget? It is free one night a month. See their website for details.

The TAM is a nice facility with a variety of art displays
NOTICE: Be sure you park in a TAM marked spot. If you park in a 100 series space and don't have a Republic space receipt it's a $40.00 fine rather than $2.00 fee. IT'S THE SAME PARKING LOT!!
The art museum is easy to find, access, and exit. As of November 2019 there were three large displays. The first is French impressionists with nearly 50 works including about a dozen famous names. Next to it is the Chihully glass exhibit. Nearest to the front desk is an impressive display of bronze castings from the 1850-1940 timeframe.
The next large display is works by immigrants who made the northwest their home. Lastly is a large display of works by Native American artists. Well done.
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interesting would like to see more of the blank walls covered with art.

I love this museum. The people are friendly in the cafe. They have a little place for kids to make art and the art itself was impressive.

Great experience with the staff, as well all of the exhibitions were very well curated and very interesting to view.

Loved it plus the native American exebit was amazing

The Tacoma Art Museum does less with more than any other museum in Western Washington. Museum owns an incredible collection of Western art featuring all the major Western artists, but they only show a few good pieces mixed with junk, PC, and neon. Skip it. Only display in the museum that's reliably good is the Chihuly Room.

Fabulous art museum, with monthly(?) DIY art evening parties.

Tacoma Art Museum is a wonderful place. They have lots of local artists, a gift shop, and an area that you can make your own artwork to take with you or leave for others to enjoy.

I am sure this is great for people who are into art but my 13 and 15 year old were so bored. I enjoyed the interactive displays and my 2 year old had a great time in the make your own art studio, but if you have angsty teenagers make sure you get the library passes so you don't waste your money.

The dolphins exhibit was awesome, as was ther native American paintings.

Absolutely love this museum. Beautiful art and friendly staff. Come for their free neighborhood nights on Thursdays 5-8pm.

We are not much of a artsy type of family. However walking into the museum it was big clean and spacious. They had some beautiful art on the walls, sculptures throughout the building, a little area where you could create your own art, and wonderful employees or volunteers that made great conversation!

Went there for a Thursday night market. It was fun.

Really cool place to walk around and they even have events/art clinics to try

Very cool place. Especially getting to watch them blow glass

Neat to check out if you've never been! Watching them hand blow the glass is pretty cool.

Loved this!! It was really fun!! Would recommend going with family!

Dale Chihuly's incomparable work is on display here. Go for the Chihuly glass, which is beyond peer.

They have some other stuff too, but the Chihuly collection uses up all my time when I visit.

This place has a lot of exceptional art. Free to military friends and guests. Great place to take visitors.

Better than the Seattle Art Museum in my opinion. This place is small, but they have a well curated collection. Really enjoyed the glass exhibit - will be going back in the spring - fall to see the outdoor Chihuly installation (they put it away for the winter). The rotating exhibit we was was great too called 30Americans - very thought provoking.

Great Museum!
I respect the artists work very creative!

One of the best art museums in the Pacific Northwest. Great architecture and always interesting exhibits.

They have beautiful exhibits. Take your time to see all of the details of each piece. The staff is super friendly. I am already looking forward to returning.