There are some seriously beautiful views of the city from the Hunter Museum of American Art in Chattanooga, not to mention the views inside! I took my time and worked through both the temporary exhibits in the east wing and the current collection on display in the older west wing. It was well organized and fully accessible for wheelchairs and mobility devices. Remarkable really. Easy long ramps, and even an elevator in the historic building. Be sure to notice the detail in the fireplaces while you’re in there, so cool!
My favorite piece was a self-portrait by Chuck Close. His unique and dynamic art style is eye-catching. When you are close to it, it looks like a vague abstract, so step or roll back a bit to fully appreciate the art. I love knowing how this artist adapted his studio when he became a wheelchair user.
There was an interactive screen between the two buildings where you appear to move “within” the display on a time delay. I had a lot of fun with this part, and it was a nice break between the wings of the museum. I picked up a great journal in the gift shop, which I loved and was fully accessible. If you love museums as much as I do, you’ll want to check out their “museum nerd” collection, too.
