Guide to Art Museums in America

America is more than just the land of Hollywood and hotdogs. It is a diverse culture that features an extensive range of art museums and galleries. There is something for everyone, be it renaissance art or natural history. Art enthusiasts from all over the world have visited this country to get a first-hand experience of the art pieces that it has to offer.

Some of the country’s most famous galleries and museums are no doubt found in the city of New York. The Guggenheim Museum, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Museum of Modern Art, Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian and American Museum of Natural History are just some of the famous museums in the city. They are landmarks and are visited by millions of people every year. For contemporary and cartoon art lovers, there are the New Museum of Contemporary Art and the Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art. NYC is not the only place for art lovers. There are many other cities like Albany, Buffalo, Long Island City, etc. that have wonderful art museums and galleries.

The state of Arizona also boasts famous museums. The phoenix art museums and Heard Museum are located in the city of Phoenix. The former hosts many events and activities. They screen thought-provoking art films as well as films that are related to the Museum’s collections or special exhibitions. Most screenings are introduced by topic experts and a discussion is held and lead by them later on.

California is another place to visit for those who are art lovers and enthusiasts. The Paley Center for Media is located in Beverly Hills. The Paley Center's permanent media collection contains nearly 150,000 television and radio programs and advertisements, available both in New York and Los Angeles. The online database offers synopses, along with production credits for the programs. In Los Angeles, you can also check out places like the Craft and Folk Art Museum, Museum of Contemporary Art, Museum of Neon Art among many others.

Many of the museums have an online presence. You can find out more about them and even an Art Museum Guide to help you find the ones that would interest you the most. The three states mentioned above are not the only ones who have famous art museums and galleries. There are many others in different parts of the country that are worth visiting.