Discover art year-round in Greater Miami & Miami Beach, thanks to top-tier art collectors who are serious about art and culture and love sharing their passion. Outside of their impressive private collections, many of them are credited with shaping the destination into an esteemed global art city.

Instead of keeping their vast collections to themselves, Miami’s art trailblazers showcase their private collections at namesake galleries and museums for the public to enjoy. Take an enriching art crawl through these top private art collections in Miami.

Geometric Abstract Art Takes Shape

The Juan Carlos Maldonado Collection (JCMC), located in the Miami Design District, showcases Venezuelan entrepreneur Juan Carlos Maldonado’s ever-evolving collection of geometric abstract art. Originally, the focus of the collection was on modern geometric abstraction from Latin America, but visitors can now gaze at modern and contemporary styles by artists spanning North America, Europe, Japan and beyond. Visitors can also check out Ye’kwana artifacts that were meticulously assembled by renowned anthropologist Charles Brewer-Carías. JCMC offers rich public programming and new exhibits throughout the year. The gallery reopens with a new exhibition called “Secret Affinities/Aesthetics of Two Worlds,” featuring indigenous pieces, from Nov. 22, 2024 to Sep. 21, 2025.

Silver balls in Kusama's Infinity Mirrored Room at The Rubell Museum — Experience Yayoi Kusama's Infinity Mirrored Room - Let's Survive Forever at the Rubell Museum

Explore The Works Of Renowned Artists

Credited with their efforts to attract Art Basel to Miami, longtime Miami residents and avid art collectors Don and Mera Rubell now shine a spotlight on their extensive private contemporary art collection at the Rubell Museum in the burgeoning Allapattah neighborhood. The couple’s massive collection (an estimated 7,700 pieces by more than 1,000 artists), which they began acquiring in 1965, encompasses paintings, sculptures, photography, video and more. It includes works by standout artists such as Jean-Michel Basquiat, Keith Haring, Jeff Koons, Cindy Sherman, Kara Walker and many more, which are displayed in themed exhibitions each year. The museum is also home to two Instagram-worthy infinity mirror rooms by Japanese contemporary artist Yayoi Kusama. On December 2, 2024, the museum will present new works by artist-in-residence Vanessa Raw along with recent acquisitions by Omari Douglin, Cajsa von Zeipel and Michelle Uckotter.

Hanging teeth sculpture by Ernesto Neto, É ô Bicho! — Discover unique pieces at The Margulies Collection at the Warehouse

Enjoy Next Level Art Peeping

Located in a sprawling 50,000-square-foot warehouse in Wynwood that’s been transformed into a showpiece gallery, The Margulies Collection At The Warehouse houses the extraordinary collection of Miami-based art collector Martin Z. Margulies. The retired real estate developer is one of the major players who helped put Miami on the international art map. From October through April, art lovers can explore seasonal exhibitions from Margulies’ collection, including a large selection of photography, sculptures, video and site-specific installations, along with regular new exhibitions and educational programs. Mainstays include works by Roy Lichtenstein, Olafur Eliasson, Anselm Kiefer and more.

Discover Local and Global Greats

Longtime Miami artist and art dealer Fredric Snitzer’s namesake gallery, Fredric Snitzer Gallery, is a contemporary art gem in Downtown Miami. Visitors can peruse two indoor galleries to view an array of different mediums, including paintings, photography, drawings and more from a range of artists, then meander through the outdoor sculpture garden. An early backer of contemporary Latin American and Cuban artists in the 1980s and 90s, Snitzer continues to highlight avant-garde Cuban artists along with emerging and established artists on a local and global scale. Expect a strong revolving exhibition schedule every year. The gallery is free and open to the public.

Explore Craig Robins’ Vast Collection of Contemporary Art

The name Craig Robins is synonymous with art, cutting-edge design and architecture in Miami. While the prominent real estate developer is known for his role in creating transformative projects, including the revitalization of South Beach, Lincoln Road and the Miami Design District, he’s also an avid art collector with a private collection of more than 1,500 pieces of contemporary art. During Miami Art Week, part of his collection will be rehung at his Dacra headquarters in the Miami Design District. Along with recent acquisitions by Jill Mulleady, Mario Ayala, Karon Davis, Bony Ramirez and Alteronce Gumby, art enthusiasts can gaze at works by German artists Kai Althoff and Jana Euler. Robins’ collection is open year-round by appointment only.

Art’s Heavy-Hitters On-Display

Another longtime champion of the arts in Miami, real estate developer, investor and restaurateur John Marquez founded Marquez Art Projects (MAP) in Allapattah, where he now highlights his prized collection. Marquez began collecting art by famous artists, like Banksy and Kaws, more than a decade ago and has now amassed works by more than 1,000 global artists, with a focus on emerging and Miami-based talent. Expect to see a long list of art’s heavy hitters, including painter Harold Ancart, George Condo, Rashid Johnson, Emily Mae Smith and Lauren Quin, among many others. Visiting Marquez Art Projects is free, but you must make an appointment.

Geometric sculpture entrance of the ICA — Don't miss the Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami

Free Admission To World-Class Art

Tucked away in the Miami Design District, the Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami (ICA) is worthy of an hour or two exploring one of the best art collections in Miami. Roam its three floors to see various galleries featuring contemporary art from the 1950s to today. The museum’s private collection is rotated in and out every six to nine months, often to coincide with special exhibitions. Admission is free.

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