The Lowe Art Museum, on the University of Miami campus in Coral Gables, is a useful stop for visitors who want a quieter art collection away from Miami's bigger-name museums. Its holdings range from Greco-Roman antiquities and European painting to Asian, Latin American, African, and Native American works.
The museum is compact enough for an unhurried hour or two. It pairs naturally with Coral Gables and the nearby university area rather than with a beach day.