See the evolution of American painting, sculpture, photography and glass art over the past century. Alongside well-curated temporary exhibitions, the permanent collection is especially strong in modern painting and sculpture, with works by Henry Moore, Ed Ruscha, Mark di Suvero and other heavy hitters. There’s also stunning glass art by Dale Chihuly and William Morris and a collection of pre-Columbian figurines.
The museum recently renovated an iconic 1961 mid-century modern bank building into its Architecture and Design Center , at the southern edge of downtown. Designed to pay tribute to the region's signature style, it opened in late 2014 and is the first free-standing architecture and design museum housed in a modern building.
