My niece, Emily, took this shot on our visit here, 26 December 2008.

What a cool place. The way they use light is incredible.

Everybody needs a gift store.

This entrance hall was so cool. I couldn't stop taking pictures.

This was an interesting piece. The sign read it was a scupture made by folks who didn't have a clear idea of what a lion actually looked like. Therefore they gave it features of a horse and even humans, as well.

This one was way cool. To think of the age of these scuptures, is nothing short of awesome.

I'm not really an art guy. Without reading the signs in front of each of these paintings, I couldn't really tell you what they were of. However, I very much enjoy the colors used, the bright, sharpness of how they look. Very cool.

I'm not much of a religious dude either, being a dedicated agnostic. Again however, the colors of this painting were so vivid. My guess is this is, Jesus, Mary & Joseph. Your guess is as good as mine as to whom the elder gentleman would be.

Or so I think I rememebr reading from the sign in front of this painting.

No doubt. But again, the colors were so vivid, as if it had been painted last week. The skull was nice. Christian, indeed; fear, guilt ... all the good stuff.

A room filled with art. Very cool.

My niece admiring an object.

These are on the rear lawn of the museum. They're so bloody useless, and thankfully, my niece sees that as well. What a waste of cash.

Note the Christmas tree on the end. What would the Muslims think? Discriminatory? I'm sure that's their argument.

Again, with the man of thought. That's my niece on the steps. Yes, I took a lot of pictures of her. I don't see her very often and she's adorable.

I guess I should have written down what all the statues were ... but I didn't. I simply posted pictures of the ones I enjoyed. This one was beautiful.

I liked the painting, sure. Again, with the colors and the detail. But I also took this because of the chest displayed. It was a 17th century piece of work and it was flawless. Just awesome.

Tea pots and such. Very interesting.

This pair of Medieval armour has been part of the Nelson for at least twenty years. I love this stuff.

They had a whole wall of these.

These are very cool.

I can't remember exactly who these folks were, but I thought they were magnificent. These sculptures are hundreds of years old, and in some cases, older.

Wonderfully detailed.

The room was decorated with six hundred year old stained glad windows as well.

Notice the dude holding the skull. Hmm.

This guy is angry about something. Must be Roman. They're always pissed about something. probably couldn't find anyone to crucify that day.

He's angry about rhe size of his Willie. No penis pumps or viagra, so I guess he'll have to simply, deal with it.

A stone relief. Plop Plop, Fizz Fizz, oh what a relief it is.

This room was really cool.

Look at this. This is simply, awesome and I realize that word is far over utilized. Look at the lines, and all of it came from stone.

At least that's what the sign read. I can't imagien wood lasting this long, but perhaps, if it were treated.

I couldn't quite figure out if this was a real piece or an example of modern art. All I did know was that it was ugly. Ugly enough to post.

3000 year old sculpture. Wow. Plus, this cat is wearing a dress.

paintings and chests of drawers; ah something I can sink my teeth into.

Claude Monet. I generally don't go in for watercolors, but Monet is okay ... in small doses. I get tired of having to work to find the art in his paintings, standing in Cleveland before I can make anything out.

This was yet another axample of ambiguity. I was unsure as to whetehr or not this was an example of modern art, or if someone was drunk when they set it up? A chair ... under a lamp? HUH?

I dig the paintings.

More china pieces. The plate to this set was really neat.

And armless.

Or yoga, depending upon your sense of humor. I can't figure why the Asians always cut off the arms.

Emmy taking a picture of her uncle ... taking a picture. She lived in China for five years and so the Asian exhibits were of particular interest to her.

I'll do the slicing, thank you.

This was much mor eblue than the picture shows.

That looks like it hurts.

Leaving the Asian room.

Why, why, why? Seems like such a waste. Then again, in an attack, they'd find it very hard to fight back huh?

This dude meant business. Just look at him.

Oh, excuse me. I just wanted to hum along with Mr. B there.

Oh no, he's not.

Yeah right, nobody remembers Al Bundy? This was the last of the real exhibits. From here on out it was modern art and nonsense.

From the ground floor to the second floor. Very cool marble staircase.

Okay, somebody please explain this one to me. How is this art? A guy sticks a chair under a painting and "that's" the exhibit?

I don't like modern art, as you may have guessed. However, as stated previous, I am a huge fan of brilliant color and this piece is an excellent example.

This piece was so very sharp, it reminded me of college, and the rubbish pile out behind the kitchen.

This wax figure has been an exhibit at the Nelson since before I was in highschool. He has scared, and scarred more people. My wife thinks he's the creepiest little dude.

Man, I think so, but then again, it could just be me.

This was the stupidest exhibit. After looking at it for a short time, it reminded me of when I lived in California and there'd be the occasional earthquake.

This is one of the very few modern pieces I enjoy. Again, this painting has been there for ever. If you look at it from say two feet away, all you see are white dots. However, the farther you step back from the painting, the more the actual landscape appears. Kinda cool.

why this is art. None. It's ugly and completely functionless.

The black canvas painting. "It says so much". Jesus I can't for the life of me figure this crap out.

On our way out the door, we'd found we'd returned to the entrance area. Again, the light was what grabbed my attention.

These are real folks, enjoying some snacks. Very strange.

This was a large waiting area, with no art hanging anywhere. Still, what a cool room.

My niece looking at a water display. Very cool.

Making our way out towards the parking lot.

Again, just some folks milling around in a snack area.

These doors took us to the parking lot and our car. The Nelson is a wonderful museum and anyone within driving distance should make it a destination.