Lowe Art Museum

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Lowe Art Museum

8.9
1301 Stanford Dr, Miami, FL 33146, USA
OpenUntil 4:00 PM·Paid Admission·$

South Florida's premier university art museum spanning 5,000 years of human creativity on the University of Miami campus

MuseumPaid AdmissionIndoorCoral GablesTravelers' Choice Award 2026

About Lowe Art Museum

The Lowe Art Museum, located on the University of Miami campus in Coral Gables, is South Florida's leading general art museum with a collection that spans over 5,000 years of human creativity. Founded in 1950, the Lowe has grown from three classrooms into a major cultural institution serving both the university community and Greater Miami's residents and visitors.

Its diverse holdings encompass ancient artifacts, Old Masters, American art, and contemporary works, including a celebrated studio glass collection housed in the Palley Pavilion. The museum hosts regular expert-led tours, family art workshops, artist lectures, and bilingual programming in Spanish.

Free admission (with advance ticket reservation required) makes it an accessible destination for all. Open Wednesday through Saturday, 10 AM to 4 PM, the Lowe offers wheelchair-accessible facilities, on-site parking, and a welcoming environment for families, students, and art lovers alike.

Highlights

Art Enthusiast
First-Time Visitor
Free Things to Do
Free Parking
Service Animals Welcome
Air Conditioned
Paid Parking

Admission & Visit Info

Admission

Paid Admission

$

Price

Free admission; advance ticket reservation required via lowe.miami.edu

Duration

1–2 hours

Age

All Ages

Best Season

Year-round

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Verified
8.9
/10
Experience
9.0

Value for Money
10.0

Facilities
8.0

Crowd Management
8.0

Accessibility
9.0

Score derived from 400+ public reviews

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The Lowe Art Museum is open year-round, making it an ideal rainy-day or midweek cultural outing in Miami's variable weather. Miami's dry season from October through April brings the highest tourist activity, though the museum's indoor setting keeps it comfortable regardless of season. University holidays and school breaks can bring increased student and family attendance.

OpenUntil 4:00 PM

MonHours vary
TueHours vary
Wed10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thu10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Fri10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sat10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
SunHours vary

Reviews

Highly positive, with visitors praising the diverse collection and free admission. A small number of reviews cite staff interactions and parking logistics as areas for improvement.

ExhibitsEducational ValueFamily-Friendly

The Experience

Attraction Type

parking

Free ParkingPaid Parking

accessibility

Service Animals WelcomeWheelchair AccessibleAccessible RestroomsStroller-Friendly

environment

Air ConditionedIndoor

access

Multilingual StaffGroup Tours AvailableGuided ToursSelf-Guided ToursAdvance Booking Required

policies

Member DiscountsFree Admission Days

facilities

Restrooms

family

Kid-FriendlyEducational ProgramsInteractive Exhibits

Ticket Types

Free Admission

What Visitors Are Saying

What people love

Exhibits: Visitors consistently praise the breadth of the collection, from ancient artifacts to contemporary glass works, and appreciate the quality of art rarely found elsewhere in Miami.
Educational Value: Reviewers highlight the museum's expert-led tours, educational programs, and its role as a teaching museum connected to the University of Miami.
Family-Friendly: Guests commend the museum's welcoming environment for families and children, including hands-on workshops and accessible programming.
Value: The free admission model — highlighted by multiple reviewers — is seen as exceptional value for the quality of art on display.

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