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1. Colby College Museum of Art ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Colby College Museum of Art
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2. Hood Museum of Art ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Hood Museum of Art
© Hood Museum of Art

3. University of Arizona Museum of Art (UAMA)

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University of Arizona Museum of Art (UAMA)
© University of Arizona Museum of Art (UAMA)

4. Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) Museum

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Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) Museum
© Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) Museum

5. Michael C. Carlos Museum

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Michael C. Carlos Museum
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6. Princeton University Art Museum

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Princeton University Art Museum
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7. Rose Art Museum

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Rose Art Museum
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8. Blanton Museum of Art

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Blanton Museum of Art
© Blanton Museum of Art

9. Bowdoin College Museum of Art

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Bowdoin College Museum of Art
© Bowdoin College Museum of Art

10. Hammer Museum

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Hammer Museum
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11. Harvard Art Museums

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Harvard Art Museums
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12. Howard University Gallery of Art

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Howard University Gallery of Art
© Howard University Gallery of Art

13. Mead Art Museum

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Mead Art Museum
© Mead Art Museum

14. Allen Memorial Art Museum

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Allen Memorial Art Museum
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15. Benton Museum of Art at Pomona College

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Benton Museum of Art at Pomona College
© Benton Museum of Art at Pomona College

16. Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive

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Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive
© Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive

17. Smith College Museum of Art

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Smith College Museum of Art
© Smith College Museum of Art

18. Spencer Museum of Art

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Spencer Museum of Art
© Spencer Museum of Art

19. The Wolfsonian-FIU

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20. University of Alaska Museum of the North

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University of Alaska Museum of the North
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21. University of Mississippi Museum

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University of Mississippi Museum
© University of Mississippi Museum

22. Williams College Museum of Art

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Williams College Museum of Art
© Williams College Museum of Art

23. Yale University Art Gallery

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Yale University Art Gallery
© Yale University Art Gallery

24. Ackland Art Museum

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Ackland Art Museum
© Ackland Art Museum

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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