Museos sin colección

Los museos sin colección, aunque muchos los consideran una idea nueva, llevan existiendo mucho tiempo. Los Kunsthalle, como se conocen en las áreas de habla alemana, son facilidades donde se montan exhibiciones temporeras organizadas por los Kunstverein, una asociación de artistas y coleccionistas de la región. La diferencia entre los de aquella época y los museos actuales es el énfasis en la programación educativa de dichas instituciones. Actualmente, los museos sin colección pueden utilizar el dinero que usualmente iría hacia la conservación, restauración y adquisición de piezas para la colección, hacia otras áreas de importancia en la misión del museo, privilegiando a la educativa.

MOCAD - Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit, Chicago, IL

"The mission of the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit is to present art at the forefront of contemporary culture. As a non-collecting institution, MOCAD is responsive to the cultural content of our time, fueling crucial dialogue, collaboration, and public engagement."

CAMH - Contemporary Arts Museum Houston, TX

"The Contemporary Arts Museum Houston is an idea and a place shaped by the present moment. The Museum exemplifies the dynamic relationship between contemporary art and contemporary society through its exhibitions, public and educational programs, and publications."

Contemporary Art Museum St Louis, MO

"The Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis is one of the leading voices in the world of contemporary art. The Contemporary is dedicated to exhibiting the visual arts and artists of our time and to producing nationally recognized education programs. As a non-collecting institution, the Contemporary focuses its efforts on showing six to eight exhibitions a year, featuring local, national and international, well-known and “newly established” artists from diverse backgrounds, working in all types of media."

Brattleboro Museum and Art Center, Brattleboro, VT

"The Brattleboro Museum & Art Center presents the art of our time in a way that entertains, educates, and enlightens audiences of all ages. A private, non-profit organization founded in 1972, BMAC is a non-collecting museum which produces changing exhibitions of current art."

The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum, Austin, TX

"...Be an innovative, non-collecting institution that collaborates to provide dynamic accessible interpretations of Texas history."

Contemporary Jewish Museum, San Francisco, CA

"As a non-collecting museum, one of the Museum's goals is to provide new and timely perspectives on Jewish culture, history, art, and ideas. Each year, Museum curators will select a series of projects that reflect new trends in contemporary art and media, providing a forum for the Museum to respond to the latest developments in today's rapidly changing world."

William F. Eisner American Museum of Advertising and Design, Milwaukee, WI

"The Eisner Museum is a non-collecting museum. However, under the discretion of the Curator, some items may be accepted."

San Monica Museum of Art, Los Angeles, CA

"Santa Monica Museum of Art is a risk-taking, noncollecting museum, whose exhibitions and programs reveal the vibrant, untold stories and pivotal moments in the history of contemporary art and culture. "

The Renaissance Society, Chicago, IL

"Founded in 1915, The Society's mission is to encourage the growth and understanding of contemporary art through exhibitions, publications, and events. The Society presents art seldom seen in the midwest, giving the public opportunities to investigate the most recent developments in contemporary art."

Contemporary Arts Center, Cincinnati, OH

"The CAC is a non-collecting institution that focuses on new developments in painting, sculpture, photography, architecture, performance art and new media. We remain committed to showcasing contemporary art and artists relevant to diverse audience, and developing programming that examines and reflects the importance of the art we exhibit."