Top 10 Most Visited Art Museums in the United States

The best art museums in the United States are the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art; but, what distinguishes these two institutions from others? The best museums in the country each have a secret that are discussed in this article. Continue reading to get further knowledge. It's possible that the level of popularity of some of these locations may surprise you. Continue reading to find out the reasons for this.

1. Metropolitan Museum of Art

• Visitors Annually: 1,958,000  (2021)

• City: New York

• Collection Size: 2 million

• Director: Max Hollein

The Metropolitan Museum of Art is the most prominent art museum in the United States. Last year, the museum's Fifth Avenue site attracted over two million visitors. In New York City is situated the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The main edifice of the Met faces Fifth Avenue. The original Met building was built by Bauhaus architect Marcel Breuer and finished in 1870. Since more than a century ago, the museum has been a favorite destination for art enthusiasts. The permanent collection of the Met is unparalleled.

2. National Gallery of Art

Visitors Annually: 1,704,606

City: Washington, D.C

Collection Size: 75000

Director: Kaywin Feldman

The National Gallery of Art is one of the most popular art museums in the world. It has a wide range of works by well-known artists from all over the world. Its first group of works is made up of paintings by Leonardo da Vinci. The painting is the most well-known piece in the gallery, and it is the only da Vinci that is always on display in the United States. If you want to see some modern art, you should go to this show.

3. Museum of Modern Art

• Visitors Annually: 1,160,686

• City: New York

• Collection Size: 150,000

• Director: Glenn D. Lowry

Also situated in New York, the Museum of Fine Arts has an extraordinary collection of American and decorative arts. The Museum of Modern Art, which opened nine days after the Wall Street Crash, has the world's biggest collection of modern art. Abby Aldrich Rockefeller, wife of John D. Rockefeller, created the museum. There are almost 150,000 works of art on show in the museum, including Vincent Van Gogh's "Starry Night." The museum also has a large collection of modern American and European photos.

4. Frederik Meijer Gardens

Visitors Annually: 620,621

City: Los Angeles

Collection Size: 300

Owner: West Michigan Horticultural Society

The sculpture park and floral garden on 158 acres is home to more than thirty internationally known artists. Exhibits throughout the park display the works of foreign artists. Its sculpture park draws international tourists. It has drawn more than 195,500 visitors in the last year. Art Newspaper has recognized Meijer Gardens as one of the most popular art exhibits in the globe, making it one of the most popular art museums in the United States. Visiting the garden is an excellent approach to learn more about the arts and the surrounding world.

5. LA County Museum of Art

• Visitors Annually: 550,000

• City: Michigan

• Architect: William Pereira

• Director: Michael Govan

The permanent art holdings of LACMA include a vast variety of works by ancient Greek and Roman painters, as well as modern pieces by American and European artists. It also has a vast collection of photographs. Additionally, several films are presented at LACMA. Even a whole pavilion is dedicated to Japanese art from antiquity to the twentieth century.

6. Getty Center

• Visitors Annually: 508,449

• City: Los Angeles

• Established in: 1997

• Director: Michael Brand

The Getty Center is situated in Los Angeles, California. Due to its enormous collection of pre- and post-twentieth-century European art, it is a popular destination. In addition to its permanent collection, the Getty hosts several exhibits and activities for a diverse audience. The permanent collection includes works of art from different ages and nationalities, as well as breathtaking vistas of Los Angeles. Don't forget to spend some time exploring Getty's vast collection.

7. Museum of Fine Arts Houston

• Visitors Annually: 495,530

• City: Houston

• Established in: 1900

• Director: Gary Tinterow

The Institute of Fine Arts It is a world-renowned museum situated in the heart of Houston's Museum District. The collection encompasses everything from ancient art to contemporary wonders. The museum's collection ranges from the French Impressionists through modern American painters. Additionally, the museum has a substantial collection of works by Spanish and Latin American artists.

8. Whitney Museum

• Visitors Annually: 492,500

• City: New York

• Established in: 1930

• Director: Adam D. Weinberg

The Whitney Museum is one of the city's eighty art institutions and a significant New York City destination. Its modern facilities and exhibits are becoming more popular among both tourists and New Yorkers. Since its opening in 2015, it has played a pivotal role in the city's attempts to rehabilitate the Meatpacking District, a neighborhood on the Hudson River that has become one of the city's most frequented areas. This area has been revitalized by the High Line's popularity.

9. Museum of Fine Arts

Visitors Annually: 477,427

City: Boston

Established in: 1870

Director: Matthew Teitelbaum

The MFA also houses some of the country's finest collections of modern art. The art collections in the Museum of Fine Arts are impressively diversified. In addition to paintings, the MFA also features an array of sculptures and photographs. Beginning in the mid-1600s, the MFA's encyclopedic collection of works on paper is regarded as one of the finest in the world.

10. American Museum of Natural History

• Location: 200 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024 United States

• Visitors: 4 million (yearly)

• Type: Natural history

• Director: Lisa Gugenheim
  
  
  
  

AMNH is on the Upper West Side of Manhattan in New York City. The museum complex comprises 26 interconnected buildings housing 45 permanent exhibition halls. AMNH has a full-time scientific staff of 225, sponsors over 120 special field expeditions each year, and averages about five million visits annually.




Since its founding in 1869, the Museum has advanced its global mission to discover, interpret, and disseminate information about human cultures, the natural world, and the universe. The Museum is renowned for its exhibitions and scientific collections, which serve as a field guide to the entire planet.