Miami Beach - Bass Museum of Art

This two-story, marbled museum features a permanent collection of Old Master paintings, sculpture, numerous tapestries, pieces of contemporary art and finally, architecture displays. The regularly scheduled temporary exhibits showcase modern artworks.

It was built of coral limestone in 1930 to the design of Russell T. Pancoast. The style is reminiscent of Mayan architecture and has fine reliefs by Gustav Bohland. The pictures by both old and modern masters include works by Rubens and some of the Impressionists.