10 must-see works at the Cleveland Museum of Art
Quick answer
The Cleveland Museum of Art's must-see works are Caravaggio's Crucifixion of St Andrew, Van Gogh's Large Plane Trees, Picasso's La Vie, the Turner, the Armor Court, the Guelph Treasure, Rodin's The Thinker and the Egyptian galleries. Admission to the collection is always free.
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The 10 key works
Works change galleries. Pick up the day's floor plan at the entrance.
- 1
European art
The Crucifixion of St Andrew — Caravaggio (c. 1607)
Dramatic chiaroscuro in one of few Caravaggios in the United States.
- 2
European art
The Large Plane Trees — Vincent van Gogh (1889)
Vibrant brushwork and a scene of workers in Saint-Rémy.
- 3
20th-century art
La Vie — Pablo Picasso (1903)
A major Blue Period work, rich in symbolism.
- 4
European art
The Burning of the Houses of Lords and Commons — J. M. W. Turner (1835)
Fire, smoke and water in a Turner sky.
- 5
Impressionists
Water Lilies — Claude Monet
A view of the Giverny pond.
- 6
Armor galleries
The Armor Court
Armor for knights and horses, a family favourite.
- 7
Medieval art
The Guelph Treasure
Medieval reliquaries in gold and enamel.
- 8
Outside
The Thinker — Auguste Rodin
The sculpture that greets visitors in front of the museum.
- 9
Ancient Egypt
The Egyptian galleries
Mummies, sarcophagi and reliefs from a great collection.
- 10
Atrium
The glass atrium
The central space of the museum, ideal for orientation.
How to see them
Start with European art, continue to the 20th century and leave the armor and medieval art for the end. With AnyArt you can point your camera at any work to hear its story.
Frequently asked questions
What famous works are here?
Caravaggio, Van Gogh, Picasso, Turner, Monet and the Guelph Treasure, among others.
Is The Thinker here?
Yes, there is a Rodin sculpture in front of the museum.
What is best for families?
The Armor Court and Ancient Egypt.
Do I pay to see the works?
No: the permanent collection is free.