The Bass Museum

Overview

The Bass Museum is a contemporary art museum in a gorgeous 1930s Art Deco building on South Beach, with rotating exhibitions and a striking 2017 expansion by architect Arata Isozaki.

Highlights

• Art Deco Setting: Exhibitions displayed in a beautiful Streamline Moderne building.
• Rotating Shows: Ambitious temporary exhibitions featuring international contemporary art.
• Sculpture Garden: Outdoor works and a new education wing in the expansion.

History

Founded in 1964 from the collection of Miami Beach residents John and Johanna Bass. The museum underwent a major $12 million expansion completed in 2017.

Visitor Tips

• Lincoln Road: Steps from Lincoln Road Mall, making an easy combined visit.
• Check Exhibitions: Exhibition quality varies — check what's showing.
• Duration: 1 hour.