As an art history major, former auction house employee, and having worked at 5 different museums, I have big opinions when it comes to museums! Here are some of my absolute favorites around the world
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East Coast
West Coast
Europe
Bucketlist
East Coast
I had my first job out of college here and grew up going here- the East Wing is my favorite, especially since it was recently renovated
National Gallery of Art
my favorite weekend night in NYC- it's open late so go walk the museum and then get a drink on the top floor!
Whitney Museum of American Art
probably my favorite museum in the world. it's a converted factory and has so many incredible pieces
Dia:Beacon
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incredible collection of contemporary Italian art just outside of NYC
Magazzino Italian Art
truly out of this world- unbeliveably beautiful grounds and the architecture is insane- not to mention how much incredible art they have in the collection! make sure to get a snack at the outdoor cafe (they sometimes have music too!)
Glenstone
perfect escape from NYC in the summer or fall- large scale outdoor art
Storm King Art Center
one of the first museums I remember loving! beautiful space and amazing collection. become a member if you live in DC- they have lots of fun programming
The Phillips Collection
new DC museum housed in an old public school. the curation is incredible
DC - Rubell Museum
my favorite contemporary museum in DC- they've had so many memorable exhibitions over the years
Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden | Smithsonian
my college museum! definitely go if you're in Maine, it's a little over an hour from Portland. can't say enough good things. beautiful building and the collection is so good. also as a student, professors find so many ways to incorporate the museum i...
Colby College Museum of Art
a tried and true classic. always great exhibitions and of course the permanent collection is worth visiting over and over again
MoMA: The Museum of Modern Art, New York City
West Coast
Ellsworth Kelly galleries are to die for
SFMOMA
amazingly curated and right in downtown Santa Fe. Don't forget to go to the gift shop!! I have way too many prints from there
The Georgia O'Keeffe Museum
Europe
right on the Thames, they always have super cool exhibtions
Tate Modern
I was mind blown when I first visited here in 2013- the architecture and the exhibitions they have!
Centre Pompidou
trust me- go see Guernica in person
Museo Reina Sofia
Bucketlist
in Denmark, architecture looks as cool as the art!
Louisiana Museum of Modern Art
in Bentonville Arkansas, beautiful building and incredible art that I'm dying to take a trip to
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art
I've only seen teamLab pieces one at a time and would love to see a bunch in one place!
teamLab Borderless TOKYO
planning on finally going this summer!
Fondazione Prada
have been dying to go here- finally going when I go to Paris this year!
