A gem in the USA’s cultural crown, the MIA has some 80,000 objects in its permanent collection, spanning 5,000 years of world history. Its Asian art collection in particular is thought to be one of the best in the country. The Institute doesn’t charge an entrance fee, except for special exhibitions, so you can take your time to explore and even come back a few times—you’ll certainly never run out of wonders to see.
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Soak Up the Culture at the MIA
A gem in the USA’s cultural crown, the MIA has some 80,000 objects in its permanent collection, spanning 5,000 years of world history. Its Asian art collection in particular is thought to be one of the best in the country. The Institute doesn’t charge an entrance fee, except for special exhibitions, so you can take your time to explore and even come back a few times—you’ll certainly never run out of wonders to see.
