From its humble beginnings with merely three classrooms in 1950, to it's current day standing as one of the most prominent general art museums in Miami, the Lowe Art Museum has established commendable success in promoting awareness about art, while also allowing enthusiasts the opportunity to view some of the most noteworthy works by the masters and renowned contemporary artists.
Today, the museum is home to a number of reputed collections which range from Greco-Roman Antiquities, Renaissance and Baroque Art, Latin and Ancient American Art, to African, Asian and Photographic series. Some of the most acclaimed acquisitions that the museum boasts of include a prolific series of Native American Art which has more than 2,000 works detailing the development of Art in the America's through the early 19th and 20th Centuries, while also the renowned Asian collection which is comprised of Chinese, Korean and Japanese ceramics, paintings and sculptures donated by Stephen Junkunc III.
The Museum also organizes a number of rotating exhibitions from time to time, which focus on up-and-coming contemporary artists, while also juried exhibitions featuring works by students and candidates for the Masters of Fine Arts program. Art aficionados can also gain further insights about the museum's treasure trove of art information through docent-guided tours, which allow them to critique and finely examine the museum's inventory of over 16,000 exhibits and further expand their savoir faire.
Young minds can also embark on their first foray into the world of art with the Beaux Arts Programs, which include classes in drawing, painting and ceramics and also interactive workshops. At the end of your visit, don't forget to stop by at the Gift Shop, which offers art-themed literature, jewelry and other museum-related curios, which make excellent souvenirs and thoughtful gift ideas.
The Lowe Art Museum welcomes visitors from 10 am to 5 pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 12 pm to 7 pm on Thursday and 12 pm to 5 pm on Sunday. Admission is priced at about $7 per person, with special discounts for students and senior citizens.
For further information, you can refer to the website http://www6.miami.edu/lowe/index.htm, or call the Lowe Art Museum at (305) 284-3535.
The Lowe Art Museum
University of Miami
1301 Stanford Drive
Coral Gables, Florida 33124-6310
