About
The Bass Museum of Art is a contemporary art museum at 2100 Collins Avenue, in Miami Beach, Florida. It is also known simply as The Bass, and it is a natural stop for visitors who want to see contemporary art while spending time in one of the city's best-known districts.
What to expect
The museum presents rotating exhibitions alongside a permanent collection, so a visit can look quite different from one trip to the next. Its programming is described as innovative, and it places an emphasis on engaging the local community, which gives the building a lively, public feel rather than a formal one.
Making the most of a visit
- Check what exhibitions are on before you go, since the displays change.
- Allow time for both the rotating shows and the permanent collection.
- Call ahead on +1-305-673-7530 for current information about visiting.
The area around it
Collins Avenue runs through the heart of Miami Beach, so the museum is easy to combine with a walk along the beachfront, a meal, or a browse of the nearby shops and hotels. For many visitors, it makes a good half-day or afternoon within a longer stay in the city.