It’s easy to appreciate the many museums across the United States that house all manner of art, from sculptures to paintings to historic artifacts, but when the architecture of the museum itself becomes the art, it is all the more gratifying. The architecture of these twenty-five museums scattered across the United States reflect the artistic themes of the collections they house. Award-winning architects have left their marks in these bold and visionary buildings that have timeless appeal.

The Getty in Los Angeles

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Crystal Bridges Museum of Art in Bentonville

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