The Patricia and Phillip Frost Art Museum was founded in 1977 under the name The Art Museum at Florida International University, showcasing important collections of Latin American art and 20th-century contemporary artworks. Since 2003, it has operated under its current name, located at FIU's Modesto A. Maidique campus.

The American Alliance of Museums-accredited museum has been named as Miami's best art museum several times by both the Miami New Times and the South Florida Times, open to the public for free Tuesdays through Sundays during the afternoon hours. A permanent collection of more than 6,000 items is displayed throughout exhibits in the museum, with a focus on Haitian paintings, modern sculptures, American printmaking, and Pre-Columbian artifacts.

The Patricia and Phillip Frost Art Museum, 10975 SW 17th St, Miami, FL 33199, Phone: 305-348-2890

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