Cleveland Museum of Art 🇺🇸

Located in Cleveland, Ohio's Wade Park District of University Circle, the Cleveland Museum of Art (CMA) is an internationally renowned institution housing over 61,000 works of art from across the globe. The museum offers free general admission, giving you access to one of the most visited art institutions in the world.

Originally opened in 1916 with a neoclassical Beaux-Arts building, the museum expanded into a massive 592,000-square-foot complex featuring a soaring glass-covered atrium courtyard designed by Rafael Viñoly. Inside, you can explore 16 diverse departments, including internationally recognized holdings of Asian and Egyptian art, medieval items, and sub-Saharan African art.

Highlights include a damaged yet unique 1970 casting of Auguste Rodin's The Thinker on the main staircase, the ancient bronze statue attributed to Praxiteles (Apollo the Python-Slayer), and masterpieces by iconic artists such as Monet, Picasso, Botticelli, Caravaggio, and Vincent van Gogh. Additionally, the Mandel Armor Court features 16th-century Italian horse-and-knight jousting armor, while the outdoor Wade Park Fine Arts Garden displays monumental sculptures like Chester Beach's Fountain of the Waters around the scenic Wade Lagoon.

What to see at Cleveland Museum of Art

• Substantial, internationally renowned collections of Asian and Egyptian art
• Auguste Rodin's unique 1970-damaged bronze casting of The Thinker
• The Mandel Armor Court, featuring a 114-pound full set of 16th-century Italian armor for a knight and horse
• Masterpieces by world-famous artists like Monet, Picasso, van Gogh, Botticelli, and Caravaggio
• Outdoor sculptures in Wade Park, including Chester Beach's Fountain of the Waters and a sundial by Frank Jirouch

Visiting tips

Check out the outdoor Wade Park Fine Arts Garden to view historic sculptures around the lagoon before headlining inside to enjoy free general admission.

How long: 2-3 hours · Best time: Morning

How to get there & what’s nearby

Cleveland Museum of Art is easy to reach on Cleveland’s public transport. For where to stay, the weather and full itineraries, see our Cleveland travel guide.