Birmingham Museum of Art

Birmingham Museum of Art is an art museum located in Birmingham, Alabama, with a regional reputation for the size and breadth of its collections. Its holdings number more than 25,000 works and include significant holdings from Asia, Europe, the Americas and Africa.

Galleries present Asian, European and American art alongside modern and contemporary works and decorative arts. The museum also hosts temporary exhibitions and educational programming aimed at a wide public.

The institution developed through municipal support and private donations to become a major cultural venue in the region. The building and galleries are located in Birmingham’s cultural district, north of the city centre and accessible by local transport and parking.

• Collection size: Holds a collection of more than 25,000 works, making it one of the largest art museums in the southeastern United States.
• Admission policy: General admission to the museum's permanent collection is free; fees may apply for special exhibitions and events.

What to See #

• Asian art collection: Houses a substantial Asian art collection covering ceramics, bronzes, sculpture and textiles from multiple regions and periods, presented in dedicated galleries.
• European and American galleries: European and American galleries display painting, works on paper and decorative arts spanning historic to modern periods and form the core of the museum's permanent display.
• Modern and contemporary art: Contemporary and modern art installations and rotating special exhibitions provide changing displays alongside the permanent collections.