Places to visit in Cleveland – The Cleveland Museum of Art

The Cleveland Museum of Art

“for the benefit of all people, forever.”

The Cleveland Museum of Art (CMA) is a cherished part of our city. Filled with treasures and priceless art, there is something new to see every visit. With over 61,000 pieces of art, the CMA is 4th affluent most museum in America. Let’s discover what makes this museum special.

Egyptian Art

The first CMA collection acquired, in 1913, was Ancient Egyptian. Beautiful colors, jewelry, and reliefs are absolute wonders to behold! Highlights of this extensive compilation include – 

• The Coffin of Bakenmut, c. 1000-900 BC
• Mentuemhat in Ecclesiastical Dress, c 667-647 BC
• Statuette of Osiris, 664-525 BC

Armor Court

Possibly the most visually captivating exhibit in the museum, go back in time to the Armor Court.

View swords, coats of armor, and a set of 8 tapestries based on Virgil’s legendary poem, The Aeneid. Check out – 

• Rider and Horse
• Chain Mail Armor

Decorative Art and Design

Spread throughout the Cleveland Museum of Art are significant American works. European furnishings, precious metals, and pottery completely dazzle. Enjoy Limoge enamel work, colorful Italian tin-glazed pottery, and German and French silver and ceramic creations. Some standouts are – 

• Lapis Lazuli Faberge Easter Egg
• Titans, Support for a Vase by Rodin
• Tiffany’s Hinds House Window  

Noteworthy Artists

Take in breathtaking works of art by –

• Sandro Botticelli – Virgin and Child with the Young Saint John the Baptist
• Henri-Emile-Benoit Matisse – Interior with an Etruscan Vase
• Salvador Dali – The Dream
• Pierre-Auguste Renoir – The Apple Seller
• Oscar-Claude Monet – Water Lilies
• Vincent Van Gogh – Adeline Ravoux
• Andy Warhol – Marilyn x 100
• Jackson Pollock – Number 5

 Make a day of it at the Cleveland Museum of Art. Relax in the Atrium. Have brunch, lunch, or dinner at the museum’s fine dining restaurant, Provenance. Try the crab cake Benedict, stuffed cabbage, and Ohio City gnocchi. A new experience every time, the CMA is a great place to visit in Cleveland