The Lowe’s permanent collection of 19,000 objects spans 5,000 years of world art and culture. Exciting temporary exhibitions feature a vast array of genres, time periods, and artists, making the Lowe a critical resource for learning and enrichment in South Florida. From its origins in three classrooms in 1950, the history of the Lowe Art Museum reflects an unswerving commitment to fulfill its mission to serve the University of Miami as a teaching resource, and the residents of and visitors to greater Miami as its major general art museum.