The Nasher's building, garden and collection.
Written by OnMap.meAbout Nasher Sculpture CenterUnofficialPublished 1 min read
Short answer
The Nasher opened in 2003 in a building by Renzo Piano with a garden by Peter Walker. It shows the Raymond and Patsy Nasher Collection, more than 300 modern and contemporary sculptures.
In detail
What the place is, in the museum's own figures.
The building.
Designed by architect Renzo Piano. It is 55,000 square feet, and its main floor is divided into five pavilions.
The garden.
One and a half acres, by landscape architect Peter Walker, with about 25 large-scale sculptures.
The collection.
More than 300 works. The artists the museum names include Calder, de Kooning, di Suvero, Giacometti, Hepworth, Kelly, Matisse, Miró, Moore, Picasso, Rodin and Serra.
The aim.
The museum describes itself as a place for the study, installation, conservation and appreciation of modern and contemporary sculpture.
Tip. Nasher Cafe serves lunch Wednesday to Sunday, 11 am to 2:30 pm.
Call the museum if
- You want to know what is on view now
- You want a guided tour
