Frost Art Museum, Art museum at Florida International University, United States.
The Frost Art Museum is a 46,000-square-foot building designed by Yann Weymouth of HOK, opened in 2008 on Florida International University's Modesto A. Maidique campus. Its curved facade of light grey stone panels carries the name in black capitals above a dark glass entrance under a white canopy. Inside, a three-story glass atrium with a suspended staircase leads to nine galleries on the upper floors.
Founded in 1977 as The Art Museum at Florida International University, it was renamed for Patricia and Phillip Frost in 2003. In 2008 it moved from an administrative building of under 7,000 square feet into a 46,000-square-foot building designed by Yann Weymouth of HOK. The Metropolitan Museum and Art Center Collection was donated in 1989 when that Coral Gables museum closed.
The museum celebrates artistic voices from Latin America and the Caribbean, making their work visible to diverse audiences. Visitors encounter contemporary and historical pieces that reflect the cultural connections between these regions.
The museum is located near the 107 Avenue entrance of the Modesto A. Maidique Campus and is easy to find. Admission is free and educational programs are available for school groups.
A notable collection of about 2,300 objects was added in 1989 through a donation from the Metropolitan Museum and Art Center. These works, including sculptures, photographs, and American prints, significantly enriched the institution.
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