Not every art institution could, or should, be everything to everyone. Tucked away in big cities, leafy suburbs and college towns, some of America’s most beloved museums offer intimate and surprising experiences at a scale that doesn’t overwhelm visitors. Their buildings and campuses are unique manifestations of alternative ideas (generally, to be sure, propounded by the super wealthy) of how to present and experience art.
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