Bass Museum of Art, Miami Florida

Courtesy: Go Miami Card

The Bass Museum of Art is located in the heart of the historic Art Deco District. The Bass Museum of Art gives glimpse of European paintings, sculptures and textiles. Not only that, you can enjoy the temporary exhibitions of contemporary art from around the world. The Bass Museum of Art includes the collection of 19th century tapestries and altarpieces. The museum’s Art Deco building was built in 1930 which was expanded during 2002 by famous architect Arata Isozaki. Today, museum building act as media center, terrace and museum shop. There are several other things such as educational programs, film series, lectures and live performance complement the museum. Museum’s past exhibits include the following:

• “Retratos: 2000 Years of Latin American Portraits” (2005)
• “Tapestries of the Great Twentieth Century Modernists: Picasso, Matisse, Calder and Others” (2006)
• “Constructing New Berlin” (2007)
• “Robert Wilson: VOOM Portraits” (2008)
• “Russian Dreams” (2008-2009).

A Cuban-American painter Rodriguez paints whimsical portraits with comically large heads. It’s excellent way of presenting human comedy through big heads of subjects. The Bass Museum’s permanent collection is interesting for people as well. Visitors also enjoy a late 15th Century unique piece “The Corporation of Virgin” and “The Holy Family”. When you walk up a ramp connection to the museum’s first and second floors you will notice the marvelous 16th century Flemish tapestries.

Note: Group tours available. Metered parking is available for $1 per hour.

Ticket Price & Discount:
Cost with Go Miami Card: FREE
Cost without the card: Adult $8.00, Child $6.00

Operation Hours:
Tuesday-Saturday, 10:00 am-5:00 pm;
Sunday, 11:00 am-5:00 pm.
Closed on Mondays. May be closed major U.S. holidays.

Public Transportation:
By Bus: Take Bus no.123 South Beach Local. One block west of Collins Avenue (In Collins Park).

Bass Museum of Art
2121 Park Avenue
Miami Beach, FL
305-673-7530
www.bassmuseum.org