Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection of the University of Virginia

"I feel a museum of Australian Aboriginal art is a really random thing to have in Charlottesville, but I love that it's here! Having no knowledge of the subject beyond the word "Maori", this museum is a wonderful educational experience of the people, their culture, their environment, and more. The staff are also eager to talk about the content and history of the museum. It's a small space, but so much to learn!"

"I feel a museum of Australian Aboriginal art is a really random thing to have in Charlottesville, but I love that it's here! Having no knowledge of the subject beyond the word "Maori", this museum is a wonderful educational experience of the people, their culture, their environment, and more. The staff are also eager to talk about the content and history of the museum. It's a small space, but so much to learn!"

"Great museum, though a little small. Really enjoyed the paintings and artworks."

"Great museum, though a little small. Really enjoyed the paintings and artworks."

"Fascinating small museum dedicated to Aboriginal art from Australia. The collection is magnificent and beautifully presented. The docent was remarkably helpful in filling in some of the history of this unique art form and the gifted artists who create it. A truly heartwarming experience. Highly recommended."

"Fascinating small museum dedicated to Aboriginal art from Australia. The collection is magnificent and beautifully presented. The docent was remarkably helpful in filling in some of the history of this unique art form and the gifted artists who create it. A truly heartwarming experience. Highly recommended."

"Excellent small museum. The large painting by Emily Kame Kngwarreye is breathtaking."

"Excellent small museum. The large painting by Emily Kame Kngwarreye is breathtaking."

"In addition to sensational art that stands on its own merit, the museum’s interpretations yield a better understanding of the diversity among language groups of Australia’s indigenous people, impact of colonization, and state of being indigenous in Australian culture today. The intimate setting, carefully curated and interpreted collection, and knowledgeable and accommodating staff made for one of the finest museum experiences in my memory."

"In addition to sensational art that stands on its own merit, the museum’s interpretations yield a better understanding of the diversity among language groups of Australia’s indigenous people, impact of colonization, and state of being indigenous in Australian culture today. The intimate setting, carefully curated and interpreted collection, and knowledgeable and accommodating staff made for one of the finest museum experiences in my memory."