Birmingham Museum of Art

Description

The Birmingham Museum of Art has one of the finest collections in the Southeast. More than 24,000 objects represent a rich panorama of cultures, including Asian, European, American, African, Pre-Columbian and Native American. Highlights include the museum’ s collection of Asian art, considered the finest and most comprehensive in the Southeast, and its collection of Vietnamese ceramics, one of the finest in the world; a remarkable Kress collection of Renaissance and Baroque paintings, sculpture, and decorative arts from the late 13th century to the 1750s; the collection of 18th century European decorative arts, which includes superior examples of English ceramics and French furniture; and the museum’ s world-renowned collection of Wedgwood, the largest outside of England. Excellent on site café. Sensory-friendly attraction. BMA is Kulture City certified. This means that they are sensory inclusive, which allows our guests with sensory needs to feel welcome and secure at the Museum. They offer sensory bags, quiet areas and headphone zones if needed.