Lowe Art Museum
Museum University museum with diverse global art collections
University of Miami’s Lowe Art Museum in Coral Gables holds collections from pre-Columbian, African, Asian and European art; visitors explore permanent collections, special exhibitions and campus educational programs.
The Lowe Art Museum is the art museum of the University of Miami, located on the Coral Gables campus in Florida. The museum’s holdings span global art traditions, showing works from ancient through contemporary periods and including art from the Americas, Europe, Africa and Asia.
Galleries present permanent collection highlights alongside temporary and travelling exhibitions; the museum also runs educational programs for the university and the wider public. Collections include paintings, sculpture, decorative arts and objects across multiple cultures.
The museum was established in the mid-20th century and has developed as the university’s principal art institution, expanding its collections and programming over decades. It functions as both a teaching museum and a public cultural venue.
The Lowe is sited within the University of Miami campus in Coral Gables, a suburban municipality just southwest of central Miami.
- University museum: Located on the University of Miami campus in Coral Gables, the museum serves both the university and the public with exhibitions and educational programming.
How to Get to Lowe Art Museum #
The Lowe is on the University of Miami campus in Coral Gables. From downtown Miami use bus routes or Metrorail to the University station and a short bus or rideshare to campus; on-campus parking is available.
Tips for Visiting Lowe Art Museum #
- Check the museum's schedule for rotating exhibits-its university affiliation means collections rotate.
- Parking is available on campus, but public transit from Metrorail's University stations is often faster.
- Look for the Latin inscriptions and donor plaques-these reveal the museum's university provenance.
Best Time to Visit Lowe Art Museum #
Visit during the academic year when exhibitions and events are most active; avoid major university holidays.
Weather & Climate near Lowe Art Museum #
Lowe Art Museum's climate is classified as Tropical Monsoon - Tropical Monsoon climate with hot summers (peaking in August) and mild winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 16°C to 32°C. Abundant rainfall (1483 mm/year), wettest in June.
January
January is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm).
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February
February is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm).
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March
March is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm).
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April
April is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 20°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm).
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May
May is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 22°C. Significant rainfall (154 mm).
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June
June is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 24°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (244 mm).
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July
July is hot with highs of 32°C and lows of 25°C. Significant rainfall (157 mm).
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August
August is the hottest month with highs of 32°C and lows of 25°C. Heavy rain (201 mm).
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September
September is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 24°C. Heavy rain (209 mm).
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October
October is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 22°C. Significant rainfall (154 mm).
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November
November is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 20°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm).
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December
December is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 17°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm).
