Or, as I would have named it, Belz Museum of Randomness. The Belz Museum consists of a montage of art, mostly Asian and Judaic, as the name implies. The Asian collection focuses on elaborate jade sculptures. The Judaic art ranges from black and white photographs and ceremonial objects. Just for good luck, a marble Italian sculpture was thrown into the mix. I am mystified as to the connection between the two types of art, other than that is what they liked to collect.
The museum goes as far as to post some certificates of authenticity just in case a guest questions the authenticity of the artifacts. Some of the pieces are really good – you could envision them in the collection of a major metropolitan museum, while some of the pieces appear to be from Pier One Imports. A favorite small figurine was titled “Ten Children Playing with Fireworks” (I hope their momma does not find out about it!).
The Belz Museum fails to tell a particular story. Art appears to be displayed esthetically, what looks good next to what rather than arraigned chronologically. I think that one day Mrs. Belz, got tired of looking at all of the nick-nacks around the house and told Mr. Belz he needed to find another place to park it. Thus, this museum! We enjoyed this museum for what it was; a lot of beautiful stuff not a comprehensive collection of anything. I also love the challenge of parallel parking a van on a downtown street.
Recommendation: Ok for a rainy Sunday, or you fancy this type of artwork.
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