These days, art is so accessible to the public that sometimes we forget about it.

Right in our own backyard is a taste of culture that might be worth a trip during a rainy day this winter — the Montclair Art Museum.

But don’t take my word for it. .  .

Here’s some recent press mentions that highlight what’s right around town:

• The New York Times
• Local site Montclair Patch
• A top 10 list - although not what you’re probably thinking
• The Star Ledger

Buy using my links posted here, you can score a 50% discount on regular admission right now with this Groupon discount the MAM in Montclair NJ off Bloomfield Avenue.  And with that admission, you’ll also get 10% off all gift shop purchases too!  But hurry!!! The deal expires very soon. . .

QUESTION:  Have you ever visited the Montclair Art Museum? What do you recall from your visit?  Please leave a comment below!

You can buy two Entertainment Books for $5 each with $1 shipping and handling.

And if Shop Rite is your grocery store of choice, you’ll find $5 off coupons at the front of the book, basically making the rest of the book free.  Actually, if you get the book in time, you might be able to use a 2nd $5 ShopRite grocery coupon before the expiration date (the coupon valid thru dates are scheduled basically one per quarter throughout the year)

Just think: If you use just one more coupon in the book, you’re ahead of the game.

Some big discounts can be had in the book, such as $15 off Radio Shack or buy one get one ski lift tickets, or $7.50 AMC Lowes movie tickets, etc.

This last-ditch promotional discount is scheduled to end August 2nd, so go ahead and spend that 10 bucks today, you’ll be glad you did after your first couple of discounts.

Once you register for this deal site, you’ll have access to 50% off discount coupons to New York City restaurants and shops next time you plan to head into the City.

Almost 1/3 MILLION people have subscribed for this deal site already and the sheer scale of the list brings in great “real” deals every day.

Some recent deals?

A full 60 Minute facial at a New York City Spa for only $25.00.

382 people jumped on the deal for 50% certificates to Wine Bar in the East Village Manhattan.

Or how about 50% off a dozen stuffed cannolis for $9.00.  Yup.  It’s a small splurge, but a big bargain.

This LivingSocial Daily Deal site is much like the members-only RueLaLa sample sale site, but for restaurants and other personal service treats around New York City.  And these deals are limited, but also they are available for 1 day at a time.

Of course it is free to get on the list.