6 of the Best Art Museums in Miami

While many consider New York, London, and Paris to be the centers of the art world, Miami has been making a name for itself as a destination for contemporary art. There are, of course, Art Basel and Design Miami (along with many other fairs), which take over the city each December, but Miami is also home to an array of permanent institutions that are major players in the industry. From top museums to world-class private collections, here are six of the best art destinations to visit the next time you head south.

Institute of Contemporary Art, MiamiTemporarily housed in the iconic Moore Building in the Design District, ICA Miami is set to open the doors to its permanent space in the same neighborhood by the end of 2017. icamiami.org

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Rubell Family CollectionThough founded in New York in 1964, the Rubell Family Collection relocated to Miami in 1993. It's now one of the largest privately owned contemporary art collections. rfc.museum

Pérez Art Museum MiamiThe waterfront home of PAMM, designed by Herzog & de Meuron, debuted in 2013 just in time for Art Basel. “We have a very young collection, and the architecture is a response to a young institution’s needs,” chief curator Tobias Ostrander told AD when it opened. pamm.org

de la Cruz CollectionIn sharing their collection with the public, Carlos and Rosa de la Cruz aim to provide education in the visual arts, offering workshops, travel programs, scholarships, and more. delacruzcollection.org

The Margulies Collection at the WarehouseHead to the trendy Wynwood Arts District to visit this nonprofit institution helmed by collector Martin Z. Margulies. margulieswarehouse.com

The BassFounded in 1964, the Bass is located inside a 1930s Art Deco building that was once home to the Miami Beach Public Library. thebass.org