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1. Colby College Museum of Art ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Hood Museum of Art ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. University of Arizona Museum of Art (UAMA)

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4. Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) Museum

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5. Michael C. Carlos Museum

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6. Princeton University Art Museum

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7. Rose Art Museum

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8. Blanton Museum of Art

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9. Bowdoin College Museum of Art

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10. Hammer Museum

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11. Harvard Art Museums

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12. Howard University Gallery of Art

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13. Mead Art Museum

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14. Allen Memorial Art Museum

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15. Benton Museum of Art at Pomona College

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16. Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive

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17. Smith College Museum of Art

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18. Spencer Museum of Art

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19. The Wolfsonian-FIU

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20. University of Alaska Museum of the North

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21. University of Mississippi Museum

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22. Williams College Museum of Art

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23. Yale University Art Gallery

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24. Ackland Art Museum

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

When it comes to museums, America certainly packs a punch, with thousands of institutions filled with a wealth of incredible artworks. According to statistics, there are more than 35,000 museums in the United States, filled with countless works of priceless art, historical artifacts, and natural marvels. From ancient art and African sculpture to priceless prints and modern photography, these museums are houses of history that aim to preserve, interpret, and educate the public.

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