Bass Museum of Art

The Bass Museum of Art in the heart of the historic Art Deco District offers an overview of major European paintings, sculpture and textiles, plus temporary exhibitions of contemporary, cutting-edge art from around the world. Monumental nineteenth-century tapestries as well as stunning altarpieces are some of the signature pieces of its permanent collection, spanning more than 500 years and four continents. Past exhibits include: “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), and “Russian Dreams” (2008–2009).

The museum’s original 1930 Art Deco building was expanded in 2002 by renowned architect Arata Isozaki and now boasts a media center, terrace, and beautiful museum shop. Educational programs, film series, lectures, and live performances complement the works on view in its five galleries.