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Museum membership guide
Top 50 places in United States for Art
byShiry
Live update: Updated February 15, 2022Copy link
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2. Smart Museum of Art, University of Chicago
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:ShiryThe University of Chicago’s Smart Museum of Art houses a collection of over 10,000 objects, with strengths in twentieth-century painting and sculpture, postwar art from Chicago, German and Central European Expressionist graphics, small-scale sculpture and works on paper since the Renaissance, and East Asian art of all periods. The Museum serves a diverse public audience of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities.
3. Blanton Museum of Art at the University of Texas at Austin
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4. McNay Art Museum
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5. The California Museum
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:ShiryThe California Museum educates visitors on the Golden State’s history and unique influence on the world through ideas, innovation, the arts and culture. Through interactive exhibits and engaging programs, the Museum inspires visitors to make their own mark on history
6. Pasadena Museum of History
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:ShiryThe Mission of the Museum is to promote an appreciation of history, culture, arts, and sciences relevant to Pasadena and adjoining communities.
7. Sonoma County Museum
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:ShiryThe Museum of Sonoma County engages and inspires our diverse community with art and history exhibitions, collections, and public programs that are inclusive, educational, and relevant.
8. The Columbus Museum
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9. Vesterheim Norwegian American Museum
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:ShiryYou won’t believe what’s here! “USA Today” named Vesterheim one of “ten great places in the nation to admire American folk art.” Showcasing world-class exhibitions, 12 historic buildings, and a folk-art school in scenic Decorah, Iowa, this national treasure houses the best in historic and contemporary Norwegian folk and fine arts, and explores the American immigrant experience. You’ll find a cabin made from a single tree, elaborate costumes, intricately carved butter molds, colorful paintings, silver wedding crowns, woven tapestries, and even a boat that sailed the Atlantic Ocean.
10. Maryland Historical Society
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:ShiryFounded in 1844, the Maryland Historical Society (MdHS) is the state’s premier institution for both Maryland and American history through our acclaimed museum, research library, press, and public programs.
11. Maturango Museum of the Indian Wells Valley
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:ShiryFounded in 1962, the Maturango Museum is an important educational and cultural resource in Ridgecrest, California. In addition to the exhibit galleries, which feature the natural and cultural history of the Upper Mojave Desert, the Museum sponsors many programs and tours, including tours to the world-famous Coso petroglyphs. The museum also has an art gallery that sponsors 6 shows throughout the year. The Museum is an information center for Death Valley, the Northern Mojave Desert, and the Highway 395 and 178 corridors. We are open every day 10-5, excluding major holidays.
12. Peoria Riverfront Museum ("IDs)
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13. Evansville Museum of Arts, History and Science
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:ShiryThe Evansville Museum of Arts, History & Science, one of southern Indiana’s leading cultural institutions, is a general museum maintaining a permanent collection of more than 30,000 objects including fine and decorative arts with an emphasis on the 16th – 21st centuries. Of key importance are collections of late 19th – early 20th century Indiana landscapes and portraiture; contemporary American still life paintings; and fine art and crafts purchased from over six decades of the Museum’s prestigious annual juried competitions of Midwestern art.
14. Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:ShiryThe Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites is a statewide museum system with 12 locations, offering visitors a chance to engage with Indiana’s past and present and see how their actions help shape the future. At each location, visitors are invited to explore big questions and create lasting experiences that will resonate long after each visit ends. Whether interested in art or architecture, history or science, there’s something for everyone and every interest. The Indianapolis museum is located in White River State Park in the heart of downtown Indianapolis. The historic sites are located statewide, stretching from Rome City in northeastern Indiana to Angel Mounds in the southeast.
15. Minnetrista
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:ShiryMinnetrista is the home of the Ball jar — a legacy site and gathering place for residents and visitors to East Central Indiana. Minnetrista’s 40-acre campus features beautiful gardens, historic homes, a nature area, outdoor event spaces, and a museum facility that hosts an ever-changing menu of original and traveling art, history, and science exhibitions for visitors of all ages. Minnetrista is a destination for signature family-friendly festivals and events, free summer concerts, and the region’s most robust Farmer’s Market. The Minnetrista Heritage Collection preserves the cultural and industrial heritage of East Central Indiana.
16. Louisiana Art and Science Museum
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:ShiryThe Louisiana Art & Science Museum is defined by the belief that the disciplines of art and science shape and inform one another and that interdisciplinary experiences enhance the audience’s ability to make connections and discover new ways of seeing and thinking. The Art & Science Museum is located in a 1925 historic railway station, on the banks of the Mississippi River, in a thriving downtown area. The Louisiana Art & Science Museum seeks to enhance the understanding and appreciation of art and science for general audiences and students by presenting unique, educational and entertaining experiences that encourage discovery, inspire creativity, and foster the pursuit of knowledge.
17. Berkshire Museum
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18. Springfield Museums Corporation
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:ShiryLocated in the heart of downtown Springfield, Massachusetts, the Springfield Museums offers access to four world-class museums and the Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden all under a single admission.
19. Farmington Museum
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:ShiryThe Farmington Museum offers a wide variety of exhibits relating to the diverse history of the area’s cultures, traveling exhibits, and art shows. Lecture series, performances, workshops, and special demonstrations are offered year-round. The Museum store, “Currents,” features exhibit-related merchandise, books on local and regional interests, toys, and educational materials.
20. The Works: Ohio Center for History, Art and Technology
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:ShiryThe Works®–central Ohio’s only destination for hands-on exploration in history, art, science, and glassblowing–all under one roof. Visiting The Works® is a great family day trip, school field trip, or creative center for adults and kids of all ages.
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