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Contains museums located in the United States that are dedicated to contemporary art primarily created during the post-World War II period to the present.

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Resources in This Category

• Asheville Art Museum

  http://www.ashevilleart.org/
  North Carolina museum exhibiting 20th century American art.

• ASU Art Museum

  http://asuartmuseum.asu.edu/
  Presents details of the collection, an events schedule, education programs, hours, and directions to its location in Tempe, Arizona.

• Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art

  http://www.bmoca.org/
  Colorado museum presenting art by local, national and international artists. Contains details of exhibitions, events, lectures and workshops, memberships, hours, and admission rates.

• Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis

  http://camstl.org/
  St. Louis, Missouri non-collecting museum featuring changing exhibitions.

• Henry Art Gallery

  http://www.henryart.org/
  Contemporary art center features innovative programming, public education, diverse film and lecture series and exhibitions. Located in Seattle, Washington.

• Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden

  http://hirshhorn.si.edu/
  Showcases modern and contemporary art and sculpture. Located in Washington, DC.

• Holter Museum of Art

  http://www.holtermuseum.org/
  Contemporary art museum in Helena, MT featuring exhibitions of work by internationally known artists.

• Hui Noeau Visual Arts Center

  http://www.huinoeau.com/
  Historic house with changing exhibits. Programs, calendar and exhibition information. Located in Makawao, Hawaii.

• Indianapolis Museum of Contemporary Art

  http://www.indymoca.org/
  Includes events, membership levels, volunteer application and contact information. Located in Indiana.

• John Michael Kohler Arts Center

  http://www.jmkac.org/
  Visual and performing arts complex exhibiting contemporary American art. Located in Sheboygan, Wisconsin.

• Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art

  http://www.kemperart.org/
  Kansas City, Missouri museum with a permanent collection of contemporary art which includes works by Jasper Johns, David Hockney and Willem de Kooning.

• Leanin' Tree Museum of Western Art

  http://www.leanintreemuseum.com/
  Housed in the corporate headquarters of Leanin' Tree, this Boulder, Colorado museum exhibits contemporary American Western paintings and bronze sculpture. Includes hours, map and directions.

• Madison Museum of Contemporary Art

  http://www.mmoca.org/
  Wisconsin museum featuring modern and contemporary art. Exhibits have included works by Claes Oldenburg, Robert Frank, and Martin Kersels.

• Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland

  http://www.mocacleveland.org/
  News, exhibition guide, calendar, volunteer and membership information, and teacher's resources. Cleveland, Ohio.

• Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia

  http://www.mocaga.org/
  Atlanta-based museum featuring works by Georgia artists in painting, print, sculpture and photography.

• Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago

  http://www.mcachicago.org/
  Offers exhibitions of painting, sculpture, video, film and performance created since 1945.

• Museum of Glass

  http://www.museumofglass.org/
  Tacoma, Washington, museum of international contemporary art and glass.

• National Museum of Women in the Arts

  http://www.nmwa.org/
  Only museum in the world dedicated exclusively to the exhibition, preservation, and acquisition of works by women artists of all nationalities and periods. Located in Washington, DC.

• Newport Art Museum

  http://www.newportartmuseum.org/
  Collects, preserves, and exhibits historic and contemporary artwork with an emphasis on the heritage of Newport, Rhode Island. Includes visitor information, a calendar of events, programs, membership details and a location map.

• Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art

  http://www.smoca.org/
  Devoted to art, architecture and design, presenting educational programs and special events for adults and families, including lectures, docent-led tours, workshops and classes. Located in Arizona.

• Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art

  http://www.secca.org/
  Information on exhibitions, education programs, and children's classes. Located in Winston-Salem, NC.

• The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum

  http://www.aldrichart.org/
  Information on current, past and future exhibits, education, cultural programs, museum facts, publications, special events and membership. Located in Ridgefield, Connecticut, United States.

• The Contemporary Arts Center Cincinnati

  http://www.contemporaryartscenter.org/
  Museum dedicated to modern and contemporary art. Focuses on recent developments in painting, sculpture, photography, architecture, performance art and new media. Located in Ohio.

• The Pasarya Museum of Art

  http://www.pasaryamuseum.org/
  Features collection of twelve rooms, twelve series exhibition journey. Includes virtual tour, membership levels and contact information. Located in Atlanta, Georgia.

• Walker Art Center

  http://www.walkerart.org/
  Minneapolis, Minnesota arts center which features contemporary visual and performing arts exhibits and programs.

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